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ND Paper to restart paper machine at Biron mill in Wisconsin
The company’s PM 25, which produces recycled containerboard and kraft paper, will start up after being idled for nearly a year.
DS Smith finds sustainability remains consumer priority
Subsidiary of International Paper says its study shows most American household consumers want “sustainable, intelligent packaging.”
BVSE announces April conference details
Paper recycling organization will convene April 1 in Bonn, Germany.
Cascades looks to mitigate tariff risk
During a Feb. 20 earnings call, CEO Hugues Simon said the company is implementing “a variety of initiatives” to mitigate its tariff risk, including raw material sourcing and reallocating production.
Hood Container joins P+PB program
Atlanta-based containerboard and kraft paper maker has joined the Paper and Packaging Board’s Box to Nature recycling collection program.
Year begins with notable paper, packaging closures
International Paper and Greif are just two paper and packaging companies to announce facility closures already this year, and some analysts anticipate more shutdowns on the horizon.
Europe’s paper and board industry rebounds in 2024
Trade group CEPI says paper and board production in its region grew by 5.2 percent last year after a “difficult” 2023.
International Paper announces facility closures
The company will close four sites by the end of April, including a containerboard mill and a recycling facility.
Smurfit Westrock highlights ‘strong’ results 6 months postmerger
The company posts $7.5 billion in net sales in the fourth quarter of 2024; emphasizes “value over volume” approach.
PCA earnings rise in 2024
Paper and board producer’s net income surpasses $800 million in 2024 as company ships record amount of packaging board.