Lindenmeyr Munroe announced plans to expand operations into the Florida market with a Tampa-based distribution facility.

Buckman recently unveiled with an opening ceremony its new, state-of-the art chemical R&D pilot plant facility on the campus of its global headquarters in Memphis. The new R&D pilot plant is named in honor of Robert H. (Bob) Buckman, who served in the past as both CEO and Chairman of the Board, to recognize his leadership through the 1980s and 1990s, and his nationally recognized expertise on “knowledge sharing.”

Seaman Paper Company, a fourth-generation, family-owned global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions with operations in the U.S., Asia, and Europe, has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.

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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS releasing final rules for the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits.

Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $448.8 million in November 2024. These orders for metalworking machinery increased 16.8% from October 2024 and 12.4% from November 2023. Year-to-date orders reached $4.18 billion, a decline of 5.7% compared to the first 11 months of 2023.

SCA announced that it will increase the price on NBSK pulp (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) in Europe by USD 50 per tonne, which sets the new price at USD 1,530 per metric ton.

The global packaging market size is estimated to grow by USD 297.6 billion from 2025 to 2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period.

Metsä Tissue has announced an investment and capacity plan for its tissue mill in Kreuzau, Germany, to ensure long-term competitiveness and future profitable growth.

Bellmer has modernised Emami Paper Mills‘ board machine at the Balasore mill in Odisha, India.

Spanish design and manufacturing in packaging continue to shine internationally for their quality, innovation, sustainability, and creativity. With ten awards at the WorldStar Awards 2025, the world’s most prestigious packaging competition, Spain once again ranks among the top ten countries with the most accolades in this contest that recognised a total of 260 projects from 35 countries.

The global packaging waste crisis is a growing challenge, with projections indicating a significant increase in waste generation in the coming years. In response to this escalating issue, the European Union has introduced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

Force Control introduces the Magnashear® electric coupler brake which feature oil shear technology to provide precise stopping and repeatable positioning, in a compact footprint. They are ideal for demanding applications where the motor is reversed each cycle or there are frequent start/stop cycles.

Smurfit Westrock has produced a 100% paper-based alternative to the polyethylene stretch wrap which is commonly used to stabilise pallet loads in transportation.

Smurfit Westrock’s innovative new paper pallet wrap is helping companies to make their supply chains significantly more sustainable.

Klabin has achieved significant results in a study on the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) generated throughout the life cycle of its fluff pulp, compared to the same product manufactured in the United States. According to the results, PineFluff® has a carbon footprint that is 62% lower, and PineFluff eXcel® has a footprint that is 64% lower, compared to fluff pulp produced in the Southeastern United States and available at the Port of Savannah, Georgia.

Arctic Paper Kostrzyn, known for producing high-quality uncoated, wood-free offset paper and graphic paper, has received the prestigious EU Ecolabel certification for its entire product range. This recognition confirms the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable production practices, as the EU Ecolabel is awarded to products that demonstrate a reduced environmental impact throughout their lifecycle, from raw material sourcing to manufacturing.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is investing $224.2 million in Port Hawkesbury Paper Wind Ltd.’s large-scale wind energy project, the Goose Harbour Lake Wind Farm.

Kadant Black Clawson, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced the promotion of Kenny Leathers to president. In this capacity, Leathers is responsible for the company's operations in Lebanon, Ohio, which include sales and marketing, R&D, manufacturing, and customer service.

Huhtamaki has appointed Ralf K. Wunderlich (58) as President and CEO effective on January 15, 2025 when the company's current President and CEO Charles Héaulmé steps down.

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