Paper Recycling

DS Smith and BSH Launch Plastic-Free Packaging for Home Appliances

Faster assembly times on packaging lines further contribute to cost savings.

AF&PA: U.S. Packaging Paper Shipments Rise; Printing Paper Falls in March 2026

Shipments declined 7% year-on-year in March, while inventories edged down 1% from February 2026 levels.

Mid America Paper Recycling Celebrates 100 Years of Continuous Operation

The recognition highlights the company’s enduring role in supporting the paper packaging and recycling industry.

BIR Gothenburg 2026: Paper Division Tackles Trade and Regulatory Challenges

Industry giant Maersk Line will provide insights into the ongoing Gulf crisis and its impact on global logistics.

International Paper to Acquire NORPAC, Expands U.S. Containerboard Capacity

He emphasized the benefits of NORPAC’s strong customer base and operational capabilities.

AF&PA Vows Further Action After Court Rejects Challenge to Oregon Recycling Law

The lawsuit challenges the state’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework under the RMA, which came into effect on July 1, 2025.

McKinsey Shares Key Approaches for Packaging Firms to Boost Competitiveness

The report highlights that industry growth is now tracking at or below GDP levels, with weak demand and inflationary pressures compressing margins.

Pulp & Paper Market Boom: New Report Predicts $438.8B by 2033

Meanwhile, the tissue and hygiene segment remains a stable pillar of the market.

DS Smith, ELVIAL Launch High-Efficiency Fanfold Packaging Solution

The design offers natural cushioning, eliminating the need for additional filling materials and ensuring safe transportation for both domestic and international shipments.

AF&PA Reports Mixed Trends in U.S. Paper Market

Total inventories registered a notable increase of 7% compared to February 2025, indicating improved supply levels.

International Paper Expands U.S. Footprint with $225M Rankin County Packaging Plant

The new facility is designed to enhance cost efficiency, improve product quality, and strengthen service capabilities across the Mid-South region.

International Paper's DS Smith Integration Advances Amid Wells Fargo Price Target Cut to $38

Cellulose fibers segment adds stability, serving hygiene and specialty applications.

U.S. Paper Recycling Industry Set to Expand at 3.0% CAGR on Strong Domestic Fiber Demand

Sustainability is increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, manufacturing practices, and material sourcing across the paper value chain.

Smurfit Westrock Bolsters Ecuador Operations Through Cartomanabí Acquisition

Founded in 2020, Cartomanabí operates a corrugated packaging facility with an annual production capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes.

Europe’s Paper Mills Send 7,000 Tonnes of Waste to Landfill — Now UPM Has a Fix

Heiner Schütte, Senior Sourcing Manager at UPM, told Andritz that the collaboration represented a step-change in how the company manages its waste streams.

International Paper Reshapes Portfolio With Plant Closure And Regional Split

The trade off is higher execution risk as the company manages separation, restructuring and new investment projects at the same time.

Ahlstrom to close pulp mill, 2 paper machines in Mosinee

The Mosinee mill makes specialty base papers for markets such as building and construction, food packaging and tape.

Rumford paper mill owners face lawsuit after employee falls 85 feet down chimney

Last year, ND Paper was forced to pay more than $20,000 after federal inspectors cited four workplace safety violations

CEPI Data Shows 1.5% Drop in Europe’s Paper Output in 2025

Although the EU trade surplus narrowed 4.4%, it remains positive.

AF&PA Data Shows Drop in U.S. Printing Paper Shipments

Inventories edged 3% higher from December levels, suggesting slower off-take at the start of the year.

Smurfit Westrock Projects Strong EBITDA Growth Through 2030

The long-term net debt-to-EBITDA target remains below 2.0x.

Smurfit Westrock Q4 2025 Profit Jumps; Board Approves Higher Dividend

The company previously announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, reflecting a 5% increase.

Smurfit Westrock to Idle Quebec Paper Machine

As a result of the closures, the company expects a limited workforce reduction, impacting approximately 30 employees at La Tuque and around 60 employees at Pointe-aux-Trembles.

Graphic Packaging Sees 2025 Earnings Decline Amid Rising Costs

Adjusted net income for the year declined to $539 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, compared with $759 million, or $2.49 per diluted share previously.

AF&PA Reports Decline in 2025 Containerboard, Boxboard Output

Production of semichemical medium and recycled linerboard remained relatively stable, showing modest declines of 1% and 2% respectively.