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Quebec’s pulp and paper industry is losing one of its historic sites. Papiers White Birch has confirmed the permanent closure of its F.F. Soucy mill in Rivière-du-Loup, ending more than 60 years of operations and resulting in the loss of 175 direct jobs.

Metsä Spring has launched a new series of moulded wood-fibre punnets aimed at fresh fruits, berries, and vegetables, expanding its award-winning Muoto Uncoated Fibre range and targeting the gradual replacement of single-use plastic packaging in Europe.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is urging the European Union to address what it describes as persistent non-tariff trade barriers following the EU’s decision to delay implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Valmet has entered into an agreement to acquire Severn Group, a well-established industrial valve company, from Bluewater, a UK-based private equity firm.

Voith has won the German Sustainability Award for its Infinity +Green press felt and the recycling concept behind it. The 18th annual award ceremony took place on December 5, 2025, in Düsseldorf. Voith was among the winners in the “Resources” category and impressed the 240 jury members from science, business and civil society with its innovative press felt for paper production.

Italy’s cores and coreboard market remained strained in the fourth quarter, with some market players interviewed by EUWID painting a picture of very weak demand.

Green Bay Packaging has launched construction on its $1 billion Project PowerPack at the Arkansas Kraft Division in Morrilton, marking the largest capital investment in Central Arkansas history.

Mercer International has launched a carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture demonstration unit at its Peace River pulp mill in northern Alberta, marking a key step in evaluating carbon capture technology for biogenic emissions in the pulp and paper industry.

UPM announced that it will cease graphic paper production at its Ettringen mill in Germany on December 31, 2025, following the completion of the employee consultation process related to the planned site closure. The decision will affect 189 employees.

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

A new outlook report, Softwood Lumber – Tariffs, Turbulence and New Trade Flows to 2030, provides a data-driven assessment of how the United States, Canada, and Europe are reshaping global softwood lumber markets.

The Voith Group is reviewing adjustments to its organizational structures and workforce as part of the company’s ongoing strategic development.

Toscotec announces the successful start-up of the PM5 tissue line at Saudi Paper Group’s facility. This turnkey project follows the supply of a complete AHEAD 2.2S line in 2022.

British papermaker James Cropper Paper & Packaging has appointed Mike Gibson as Head of Business Development, strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates growth initiatives and expands into new and emerging markets.

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, used its December 11 Investor Day to signal a clear move away from megaproject spending as its latest investment cycle winds down.

The Paperboard Packaging Council has elected Hilda S. Murray, Executive Vice President and Owner of TPC Printing & Packaging, as Chair of its Board of Directors.

Recycled corrugated case material manufacturer Cartiere del Polesine is closing its Loreo plant in northern Italy.