Pulp & Paper Industry News and Insights

Mercer Torgau plans to reduce about 350 positions by Q2 2027 as it restructures operations amid high fiber and energy costs.

Mercer posted a $76 million Q2 loss as higher fiber costs and a $29 million inventory impairment weighed on results.

Interfor expects a US$76 million non-cash charge tied to preliminary U.S. lumber duty rates of 25.18%.

Interfor posted C$1 million in Q2 earnings as higher lumber prices and lower costs lifted adjusted EBITDA to C$92.3 million.

U.S. boxboard production rose 2% in Q2 2026, while the industry operating rate edged down 0.6 points to 88.8%.

Industry operating rate surges to 95% for the quarter 

Oregon’s first packaging EPR trial raises questions about producer obligations, interstate commerce and recycling systems.

FPInnovations shows how data reconciliation improves lime kiln efficiency, reduces energy costs and lowers CO₂ emissions in pulp mills.

ResourceWise examines how traceability, regulation and closed-loop fiber systems are reshaping competitiveness in fiber-based packaging.

FSC Canada was pleased to attend the BC Community Forest Association Annual General Meeting, held in Vernon, BC, in early June.

On June 4, FSC Canada participated in the Fédération des Producteurs Forestiers du Québec (FPFQ) Annual Assembly, ...

FSC Canada was proud to be part of Toronto Climate Week again in 2026, ...

AFT upgrades pulping and screening at Papiro Sarda’s Italian mill, increasing capacity and improving recycled paper quality.

Maintech targets dryer section deposits to improve paper machine runnability, drying efficiency and fabric life.

Toscotec to complete cogeneration plant upgrade at Cartiera del Vignaletto in Italy 

Kadant's AccuChange™ blade holder reduces blade change time from up to eight hours to less than one hour in adhesive-heavy applications.

Smurfit Westrock highlights how safety, employee engagement and continuous improvement drive performance at its Kennesaw sheet plant.

The process error that destroyed a white liquor storage tank: The MOXY (Modified Oxidation of White Liquor), ...