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International Paper Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

MEMPHIS, Tenn.,July 24, 2024 - International Paper (NYSE: IP) today reported second quarter 2024 financial results.

Sofidel to Acquire Clearwater Paper's Tissue Business, Expanding North American Footprint

Sofidel, a global leader in paper manufacturing known for its Regina brand, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Clearwater Paper Corporation’s Tissue Business (CLW Tissue), marking a significant step in Sofidel's growth strategy in North America.

UPM Raflatac Expands Graphics Portfolio with Grafityp Acquisition

UPM Raflatac has significantly expanded its presence in the graphics solutions market through the acquisition of Grafityp, a well-established Belgian company specializing in self-adhesive graphics solutions.

Saica Group Expands into Poland with Acquisition of Schumacher Packaging Subsidiary

Spanish paper solutions provider Saica Group has reached an agreement to purchase the Polish subsidiary of German packaging giant Schumacher Packaging.

Billerud's Interim report January–June 2024

Back to growth, improved profitability and solid cash generation

AF&PA Releases June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

Port Hawkesbury Paper’s Screen Room Modernization Utilizes Innovative Technology and Saves Energy

Port Hawkesbury Paper implemented a comprehensive energy savings initiative when Stern Partners took ownership of the mill in 2012.

Forest Products Association of Canada Announces Winners of 2024 Green Dream Internship Program

Summer 2024 will be one to remember for five students selected as winners of Forest Products Association of Canada’s (FPAC) Green Dream Internship Program.

Forest Products Association of Canada Responds to Canada Green Buildings Strategy

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes the release of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS), recognizing it as a positive step towards a sustainable future for Canada’s built environment.

Flexim: the innovation in non-intrusive ultrasonic measurement

In the pulp and paper industry, manufacturing processes are complex and require careful management of energy resources.

High Wood Costs in British Columbia Have Resulted in Mill Closures and Reduced Industry Investments

For approximately thirty years, British Columbia (BC) has had the most affordable sawlog costs in North America. However, starting in 2018, there has been a decrease in timber supply, a decline in log quality, and a significant increase in wood raw-material prices.

Revisiting EPR for IC&I

Last year the Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC) asked if we were putting the cart before the horse when it came to considering a regulated Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) approach for recycling packaging in the non-residential sector, commonly known as the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional or IC&I sector.

Runtech Systems delivers a RunEco Vacuum System to Hinojosa Paper Alquería, Spain

The delivery includes an EP600 Turbo Blower, an industrial blower and EcoSep and EcoDrop water separation. This additional capacity ensures sufficient vacuum for the production increase of PM1.

‘Future(s) unfolding’ – Voith takes the next step towards the autonomous paper mill

Voith is developing an integrated system for intelligent, automated paper production in order to save resources and relieve operators.

The new Sheeter CL165

We are proud to announce that Pasaban S.A. has designed a new Sheeter that is available in our showroom today and is aimed primarily at printers, packagers and converters.

The Power of Predictive Maintenance: How Ahlstrom Achieves Success Through Innovation

Warren DeBay, Maintenance Reliability Engineer at Ahlstrom’s Rhinelander plant, was honored with the prestigious "Innovator of the Year Award" by KCF Technologies during their Manufacturing the Future event.

Optimized LC pulping system for recycled paper: Voith's BluePulp LC enables significant resource savings

Voith, a leading full-line supplier in the paper industry, presents its optimized LC (low-consistency) pulping system for recycled paper.

New IntensaPump from Voith reduces maintenance costs and energy demand in stock preparation

Contaminant-loaden stock flows in pulping systems for recovered paper can only be conveyed reliably and largely blockage-free with a special pump.

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Canfor Announces Leadership Transition

John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Corporation's Board of Directors, announced that Don Kayne, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year after 46 years with the company.