Paper Recycling

Smurfit Westrock Commits €600 Million to French Packaging Operations

The company highlighted that it has already invested more than €500 million in France over the past five years.

AF&PA Reports Lower U.S. Paper Production in 2025

According to the survey report, U.S. paper and paperboard production recorded a decline of 3.7% year-over-year to 66.3 million tons in 2025.

BIR: Freight Volatility Threatens Recovered Paper Profitability

The market sentiment continues to remain affected by weak industrial demand in Europe and North America, particularly from the packaging and graphic paper sectors.

International Paper Starts $225M Mississippi Packaging Plant

The facility is designed to enhance manufacturing efficiency, improve product quality, and strengthen service reliability across key packaging markets.

Stora Enso to Shut Skutskar Softwood Pulp Line on Weak Demand

The profitability decline is anticipated to persist, thus making the operation of the fiberline unsustainable.

Smurfit Westrock Shares to be Delisted from London Stock Exchange in June

The delisting is expected to take effect at 8:00 a.m. UK time on June 22, 2026, making June 19 the final day of trading for Smurfit Westrock shares in London.

International Paper Acquires Delmarva Packaging Facility

He also mentioned they're excited to welcome Dover’s team and make the transition smooth for customers as they bring the facility on board.

Smurfit Westrock Moves Ahead with Birmingham Closure Review

The consultation, set to begin on May 15 and run for six weeks, will determine the future of the site.

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.