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Sonoco announced it is implementing a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning March 1, 2021.

Smurfit Kappa has launched a new range of eBottle packaging solutions for the rapidly growing online beverage and liquids market. The new portfolio includes a variety of sustainable solutions for single and multi-pack products, including the Rollor bottle pack, BiPack, and Pop-up insert.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. and Norbord Inc. have completed the previously announced transaction, whereby West Fraser has acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Norbord.

SCA's investments in Östrand pulp mill, in addition to the ongoing investments in pulp production at the Ortviken industrial site, will more than double the volume of pulp to be shipped from the Sundsvall region.

UPM has established a Green Finance Framework as part of its aim to create a future beyond fossils. This accelerates the company's commitment to green values and ensures a high environmental standard across all operations.

A massive inferno destroyed a New Jersey paper recycling plant early Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, sparking several explosions inside the warehouse as it collapsed in on itself.

The plan is to break ground this spring with a completion date in the fourth quarter of 2021. The expansion will house new box converting equipment, which will provide additional production capabilities. Final approval is pending upon notification of a tax abatement.

This achievement indicates that Sappi Southern Africa's forest management practices meet the requirements for sustainable forest management set out in the PEFC-endorsed standard for South Africa, SAFAS (Sustainable African Forest Assurance Scheme).

Domtar Corporation announced that John D. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer, has contracted the Covid-19 and is taking a temporary medical leave of absence.

Stora Enso has decided to permanently close its US-based Virdia operations during 2021. Virdia was acquired in 2014 and has focused on conversion of cellulosic biomass from sugar cane bagasse into refined sugars.

The project began in May 2019 following a decision to invest EUR 350 million, and it was completed within the budget frame.

BillerudKorsnäs will invest in a new recovery boiler at the Frövi mill in Sweden. The total investment is estimated to SEK 2.6 billion ($313 million) and the new recovery boiler is planned to be in operation at the end of 2023.

Solenis will increase prices by 5 to 20 percent on all sizing product lines across the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, effective immediately or as customer contracts allow.

On the page, it noted, "On January 13, Norman Bullard was sadly taken from his wife Danielle and four children Na'Riyah Bullard, Danijah Patillo, Carter Bullard and Carson Bullard in a tragic workplace accident. Norman was employed by Twin Rivers Paper Company (an Atlas Holdings Company and Blue Wolf family of portfolio companies) at the Pine Bluff, AR plant. Norman's coworkers remember him as a genuinely great guy who was always there to put a smile on everyone's face."

Paperitalo Publications has learned that at least 17 of WestRock's mills and facilities have been affected by the ransomware attack. One major mill is reportedly expected to be down for a least two more days.

Effective immediately, Wade Brewer has been promoted to the position of Director of Manufacturing.

Packaging converter leads in U.S. corrugated digital print capacity with additional multimillion-dollar investment.

Verso Corporation announced the appointment of Randy J. Nebel as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Nebel has served as interim President and Chief Executive Officer since October 2020 and has been a member of Verso's Board of Directors since November 2019.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) Air Quality Division is taking escalated enforcement against Graphic Packaging, according to a news release Wednesday.

Kruger Products announced the installation of new equipment - a "facial converting line" - is expected to be complete by the first three months of 2022.

In transportation month last year, we talked about electric trucks. We are still talking about electric trucks today and for years to come.

Norbord will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite Index prior to the open of trading on February 3, 2021.

U.S. Kimberly-Clark brand, Huggies®, is proud to announce its debut appearance in the big game on February 7, with a new commercial welcoming newborn babies to the world. The 30-second spot airing in the second quarter is planning to feature babies born that very day, a first for both the company and the broadcast itself.

Amcor is applying a three-pronged approach to creating a responsible, more sustainable packaging system.

Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc (SWM) said it has reached agreement to buy Manchester-based wound care Scapa Group in a £403m deal.