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Rengo Co., Ltd. has announced the start of operations at a new heavy-duty corrugated packaging plant for its subsidiary TRICOR Packaging & Logistics AG in Goch, Germany.

Metsä Fibre may temporarily lay off all personnel at its Lappeenranta, Rauma, Renko and Vilppula sawmills in Finland for up to 90 days between January and June 2026.

The closure will affect 30 employees.

Ilham Smaali has been with Essity since 2023, most recently in the position as Vice President Global Planning & Logistics.

Interfor announced that it has made several leadership changes. Mike Mackay has been appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, effective December 8, 2025. Mr. Mackay, who joined Interfor in 2015, has held several leadership roles in the Company's finance organization, most recently serving as Vice President, Corporate Development & Treasury. Mr. Mackay will succeed Rick Pozzebon, who will be leaving Interfor to pursue other opportunities.

Cascades inc. announced that Emmanuelle Migneault, currently Vice-President, Excellence, has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer. She will assume her new duties as of January 5, 2026. She will succeed Maryse Fernet, who will be leaving on her well-deserved retirement in February 2026, after more than 38 years with Cascades--including 18 as the helm of Human Resources.

James Lomax assumes the role of Managing Director for the UK and Ireland Packaging Division at DS Smith. He succeeds Paul Clarke and moves from his current position as Director of Supply Chain and Operations for the company's EMEA Packaging Division.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the first class of inductees to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame in Appleton, Wisconsin was inducted more than two decades ago in 1995, and today, more than 150 papermaking innovators and legends have been enshrined. This month, we profile Luigi Lazzareschi, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

The PM40 closed Friday, 12 December 2025, at 5284.

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The PM40 closed 12 December 2025 down 10.1% from the 13 December 2024 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Nine Dragons and Boise Cascade.

Split-adjusted shares expected to begin trading on January 15, 2026; Second quarter fiscal 2026 per share metrics to be reported on a split-adjusted basis

Embarks on transformational, portfolio-wide strategy to catalyze growth, further strengthen competitive position and maximize cash generation capabilities.

The installation features the highest line load ever installed for paper production in South Korea.

Sofidel has completed a major rebuild of its PM1 tissue machine at the Roanne mill in France, a project designed to improve production efficiency and reduce the plant's environmental footprint, according to Toscotec.

Valmet introduces the renewed Valmet IQ Web Monitoring System (WMS), designed to elevate quality and efficiency in pulp, paper, tissue, as well as paper and board converting industries.

The recently commissioned systems include a lamella evaporation plant, an ARC chloride removal system, and a recovery boiler engineered for maximized electricity production.

Partnership will expand manufacturing platform to convert wood fiber into biocarbon products, accelerating scale supply to global metals producers.

German machine manufacturer Voith said it plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs, representing about 10% of its workforce, as part of a strategic review of its organizational structure and staffing levels.

The negotiations involved more than 950 employees across all staff groups in Finland, primarily located in Jyväskylä, Tikkurila in Vantaa, and Raisio. Valmet employs about 19,000 people worldwide, including approximately 6,000 in Finland.

The transaction would create a more efficient, adaptable and sustainable graphic paper business. It would create a structurally competitive cost base and supply security for the European and global customers.

The $7,000 fine was documented in October 2025, though state regulators said the mill later demonstrated compliance with an air pollutant limit.

Breakthrough gasification pilot project proves recyclability of diaper waste and other absorbent hygiene products.

UPM introduces UPM Circular Renewable BlackTM, a groundbreaking innovation that redefines the role of black as a color in sustainable packaging.