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The Board of Directors of UPM-Kymmene Corporation has approved a demerger plan concerning the separation of the Plywood business into a new listed company

The Navigator Company strengthens its presence in France with the launch of Mr. Propre* paper towels

Laura Lundell appointed as SVP, Strategy of Metsä Fibre

UPM and Sappi’s planned graphic paper Joint Venture proceeds to phase II of EU merger control

Stora Enso launches Trayforma Brown and reduces basis weight across the Trayforma range

Following member dialogue – Södra’s board revises profit distribution proposal and opens up trading below nominal value for issued contributed capital

CIDPEX 2026 concludes successfully in Nanjing as 2027 edition already scheduled

Valmet to start change negotiations regarding temporary layoffs in Finland

Fibre Excellence has been placed in administration with a six-month observation period; next hearing on 17 June

AMERICAS

Mondi opens new paper bags plant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to support growing eCommerce and industrial customer demand

Global regulatory reset on packaging to accelerate sustainability and operational change, says GlobalData

Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces Comprehensive Strategic Alternatives Review to Maximize Shareholder Value

Automation is becoming the operating system of modern industry

International Paper to acquire North Pacific Paper Company

Kimberly-Clark Announces Post-Closing Organizational Structure and Identifies Key Leadership

Kimberly-Clark Statement on Ontario, California Fire at Distribution Center Operated by NFI Industries

The emtec Electronic Team showcases its smart measurement technologies at TappiCon 2026

ASIA

CIDPEX 2026 concludes successfully in Nanjing as 2027 edition already scheduled

Global expansion: Feltest welcomes new strategic partners in Indonesia and Japan

Solenis Breaks Ground on New 60,000-Tonne Production Facility in Beihai, Guangxi

Global regulatory reset on packaging to accelerate sustainability and operational change, says GlobalData

Automation is becoming the operating system of modern industry

Mondi expands paper bags business in Southeast Asia through new joint venture

Kimberly-Clark Announces Post-Closing Organizational Structure and Identifies Key Leadership

Valmet to deliver the sixth new chipping line to ITC Limited in India to meet increased capacity needs

EUROPE

The Board of Directors of UPM-Kymmene Corporation has approved a demerger plan concerning the separation of the Plywood business into a new listed company

The Navigator Company strengthens its presence in France with the launch of Mr. Propre* paper towels

Laura Lundell appointed as SVP, Strategy of Metsä Fibre

UPM and Sappi’s planned graphic paper Joint Venture proceeds to phase II of EU merger control

Stora Enso launches Trayforma Brown and reduces basis weight across the Trayforma range

Following member dialogue – Södra’s board revises profit distribution proposal and opens up trading below nominal value for issued contributed capital

Valmet to start change negotiations regarding temporary layoffs in Finland

Fibre Excellence has been placed in administration with a six-month observation period; next hearing on 17 June

AFRICA

General Emballage selects ANDRITZ to supply Africa’s largest paper machine

Automation is becoming the operating system of modern industry

Kimberly-Clark Announces Post-Closing Organizational Structure and Identifies Key Leadership

Valmet launches IQ Virtual Sensor, enabling real‑time strength optimization and unlocking significant fiber and starch saving

Mondi reveals how purpose-built corrugated packaging can drastically reduce food waste

UPM and Paramelt introduce bio-based food packaging concept

Broke per reel change reduced by more than 50% with IBS Paper Tapes

BIR World Recycling Convention 2026 in Gothenburg: bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before!

MIDDLE EAST

ABB selected by Flex Asepto Egypt for advanced packaging production facility

Automation is becoming the operating system of modern industry

Kimberly-Clark Announces Post-Closing Organizational Structure and Identifies Key Leadership

Faderco: A new milestone for Algerian industry

Valmet launches IQ Virtual Sensor, enabling real‑time strength optimization and unlocking significant fiber and starch saving

Mondi reveals how purpose-built corrugated packaging can drastically reduce food waste

UPM and Paramelt introduce bio-based food packaging concept

Broke per reel change reduced by more than 50% with IBS Paper Tapes