Paper Recycling
Faster assembly times on packaging lines further contribute to cost savings.
Shipments declined 7% year-on-year in March, while inventories edged down 1% from February 2026 levels.
The recognition highlights the company’s enduring role in supporting the paper packaging and recycling industry.
Industry giant Maersk Line will provide insights into the ongoing Gulf crisis and its impact on global logistics.
He emphasized the benefits of NORPAC’s strong customer base and operational capabilities.
The lawsuit challenges the state’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework under the RMA, which came into effect on July 1, 2025.
The report highlights that industry growth is now tracking at or below GDP levels, with weak demand and inflationary pressures compressing margins.
Meanwhile, the tissue and hygiene segment remains a stable pillar of the market.
The design offers natural cushioning, eliminating the need for additional filling materials and ensuring safe transportation for both domestic and international shipments.
Total inventories registered a notable increase of 7% compared to February 2025, indicating improved supply levels.
The new facility is designed to enhance cost efficiency, improve product quality, and strengthen service capabilities across the Mid-South region.
Cellulose fibers segment adds stability, serving hygiene and specialty applications.
Sustainability is increasingly shaping purchasing decisions, manufacturing practices, and material sourcing across the paper value chain.
Founded in 2020, Cartomanabí operates a corrugated packaging facility with an annual production capacity exceeding 50,000 tonnes.
Heiner Schütte, Senior Sourcing Manager at UPM, told Andritz that the collaboration represented a step-change in how the company manages its waste streams.
The trade off is higher execution risk as the company manages separation, restructuring and new investment projects at the same time.
The Mosinee mill makes specialty base papers for markets such as building and construction, food packaging and tape.
Last year, ND Paper was forced to pay more than $20,000 after federal inspectors cited four workplace safety violations
Although the EU trade surplus narrowed 4.4%, it remains positive.
Inventories edged 3% higher from December levels, suggesting slower off-take at the start of the year.
The long-term net debt-to-EBITDA target remains below 2.0x.
The company previously announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, reflecting a 5% increase.
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.
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.
Production of semichemical medium and recycled linerboard remained relatively stable, showing modest declines of 1% and 2% respectively.