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The packaging industry is facing increasing expectations related to recyclability, material efficiency and reduced reliance on fossil‑based materials, alongside brand owner climate commitments and evolving regulation.

Ahlstrom 226™ filter paper was selected as the substrate material for the dried urine strip design.

Joint venture with Indocement strengthens Mondi's paper bags footprint in a structurally growing Southeast Asian market.

Initiative integrates fragments of native forests in the Atlantic Forest, Cerrado and Amazon biomes, stimulating wildlife movement, the expansion of vegetation cover and the restoration of ecosystems.

The list of winners spans 23 industries and recognizes 700 leading companies that have demonstrated exceptional trustworthiness in the eyes of consumers, employees, and investors. Boise Cascade ranked in the Top 12 within its industry.

UPM Adhesive Materials, a global supplier of self-adhesive paper and film products, and Mark Andy, a leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, announce the renewal of their strategic partnership in the Americas for the seventh consecutive year.

These awards recognize Pregis channel partners for adopting product solutions that deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes during 2025.

Sun Chemical has announced the launch of the AquaHeat platform, a new generation of food-safe, bio-based printing inks. The new inks enable full-color printing for high-temperature food applications, unlocking commercial baking and food-service packaging opportunities previously not possible, while supporting sustainability, productivity, and regulatory confidence.

Mondi's premium semi-chemical fluting solutions are designed to perform reliably in challenging conditions, from long-distance transport to cold storage and high-humidity environments.

Two LP® products also recognized among the year's most sustainable building materials.

Ranked No. 6 in Design for advancing the future of packaging through innovation, design, and scalable solutions.

Following the weekend's storm in Sweden, Södra is bringing forward the launch of its safety app Tryggve. The app forms part of Södra's work to increase safety in the forest and enhance security for people working alone.

The Trump Administration's executive orders cut across dozens of industries. This searchable tool breaks down the orders and their impact.

No injuries were reported in the explosion, which is still under investigation. A cause has not yet been determined.

Jesup is resuming operations following the outage, with one production line currently not operating due to the fire.

Packaging Corporation of America is closing a converting plant in Richmond, Virginia, impacting 110 employees come June.

Rayonier announced that it will maintain the Rayonier name after a thorough review of alternatives following its recent merger of equals with PotlatchDeltic, while also introducing a new corporate logo that reflects a fresh brand identity for the combined company.

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products companies, has selected Gallatin for a new wood products distribution center that will strengthen its ability to serve customers and manufacturing partners across the Southeast. The project represents Weyerhaeuser's first operational facility in Tennessee.

No injuries were reported.

Norsk Nukleær Dekommisjonering has agreed to acquire certain properties at the Norske Skog Saugbrugs industrial site in Halden, a transaction valued at approximately NOK 720 million ($74 million) net.

Georgia-Pacific announced March 26 that effective immediately, David Duncan, executive vice president of Georgia-Pacific's consumer products group, has been named president and CEO. Mark Luetters, who currently serves as executive vice president of Koch, Inc., with responsibility overseeing several Koch companies, had temporarily served as president and CEO of Georgia-Pacific since 2025.

According to River Development Equities, it plans to revitalize the paper mill and several surrounding properties, including the former Liberty Steel Mill, into a mixed-use space. It would have hospitality, residential, industrial, and commercial uses.

The decision will impact 285 employees, the company said.

Officials said due to the facility being a recycling company, the building is filled with paper products, cardboard which made it extremely difficult to access the building.

A spokesperson for Smurfit Westrock said in a statement Monday morning that the closure was part of the company's "optimization efforts" and its production work would be moved to other facilities, but did not provide a reason for the closure.