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Clearwater Paper suspends Idaho operations due to natural gas pipeline incident

Clearwater Paper Corporation, a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, today reported that it temporarily suspended certain manufacturing operations at its Lewiston, Idaho facility. An incident impacting the regional natural gas system has resulted in the disruption of natural gas deliveries to the mill and the surrounding areas. “We are focused on […]

Metsä Board commences change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs in Finland

Metsa Board, part of Metsa Group, will initiate change negotiations on possible temporary layoffs for its paperboard and BCTMP mills in Finland. The negotiations involve a total of approximately 1,100 employees at the Joutseno, Kaskinen, Kemi, Kyro, Tampere, Simpele and Äänekoski mills. The possible layoffs would last a maximum of 90 days and could be […]

The environmental impact assessment procedure for Kaskinen paperboard mill project completed

The South Ostrobothnia Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment issued its statement on the EIA report for the Kaskinen paperboard mill of Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, on 22 September 2023. This concludes the mill project’s environmental impact assessment procedure. The results of the impact assessment will be considered in the ongoing […]

European Commission extends anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Chinese coated fine paper imports

The European Commission (EC) has extended two punitive duties on imports of certain coated fine paper (CFP) from China, following conclusions in expiry reviews made on August 21. In the European Union (EU), Chinese exporters have been subject to anti-dumping duties of 8-35.1% and countervailing duties of 4-12% since May 2011. The product in question is CFP […]

Rayonier Advanced Materials reports Q2 net loss of $17 million

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM) reported a net loss of $17 million, or $(0.26) per diluted share, for the quarter ended July 1, 2023, compared to a net loss of $23 million, or $(0.36) per diluted share, for the prior year quarter. Loss from continuing operations for the quarter ended July 1, 2023 was $16 million, or $(0.24) per diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations […]

Graphic Packaging to acquire Bell Incorporated

Graphic Packaging Holding Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bell Incorporated, a well-capitalized U.S. packaging provider. The proposed acquisition is expected to add approximately $200 million in sales, $30 million in Adjusted EBITDA and will support strategic priorities of increasing integration rates and expanding customers and categories. Annual synergies of approximately $10 […]

Clearwater Paper Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) reported financial results for the second quarter 2023. “We had a stronger than expected second quarter, with solid operational performance and lower than expected costs for key inputs such as pulp, energy, and transportation. Tissue demand remained strong, while paperboard was soft as consumer spending slowed and customers continued to manage […]

Paper One Show will be held in Expo Center Sharjah, UAE, in April 2024

Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition since 2007, is dedicated to all kinds of paper and paper manufacturing, paper jumbo rolls, finished products, printing, writing, tissue, and hygienic paper, converters, cartons, paperboard, and more. Whether your interest is in paper, tissue, cardboard, corrugated materials, converters, printing, packaging, raw materials, or machinery, Paper One […]

Paper Arabia 2023 is back

Paper Arabia, the very first comprehensive exhibition for paper industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is making a strong come back this May 2023, in the backdrop of the growth context and robust prospects for the industry across the globe, and particularly the region. For Paper Arabia 2023, the Middle East’s […]

Nippon Paper to discontinue its graphic paper business in Australia

Nippon Paper announces that its Australian consolidated subsidiary Paper Australia Pty Ltd (Opal) will withdraw from the graphic paper business. Opal manufactures and sells paperboard, kraft paper, graphic paper, corrugated board, and folding cartons in Australia and New Zealand. Opal’s Maryvale Mill in Victoria, Australia (MV Mill), one of Opal’s manufacturing sites, manufactures and sells […]