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International Paper and DS Smith, two of the leading producers of sustainable packaging, containerboard and pulp products, combined forces on January 31, 2025 to create a new global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, focused on the attractive North American and EMEA regions.

International Paper announced the completion of its acquisition of DS Smith plc. The combined company creates a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions.

A notice that a Smurfit Westrock facility in Illinois is closing has been filed and that will result in 88 jobs disappearing.

Veritiv Operating Company, a leader in specialty packaging distribution, announced that it has completed the sale of Veritiv Containers, the company's rigid packaging business (formerly All American Containers) to TricorBraun.

Nearly 500 employees lost their jobs when the International Paper facility shut down without warning last fall.

Greif to close two facilities, impacting 140 jobs, due to cost increases and declining demand. Production to cease by mid-2025.

The provincial government says the loan saves 2,500 jobs in the region, including 300 at the mill.

Kelly Spicers, a leading West Coast distributor of paper, packaging, wide format products and facilities solutions, announced today that it has acquired Denver-based Creative Packaging Group, an independent packaging distributor with customers across the Rocky Mountain region.

Union members at the Sappi Somerset mill in Skowhegan have come to a contract agreement after authorizing a strike earlier this month./span>

Amcor and Berry Global have filed a definitive joint proxy statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.

The enhanced facility will include spiral wound tube and core production and recutting capabilities, further reinforcing Ox Industries' commitment to supporting the Midwest market.

After 14 years with the Group, and almost ten years as president and CEO, Magnus Groth has informed the Board of Directors of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) that he has decided to step down as CEO and from the Board during 2025. A recruitment process for a successor will be initiated immediately.

The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2025, pending foreign antitrust approvals and other customary conditions. Upon completion, Pactiv Evergreen will transition to a privately held company, delisting from Nasdaq.

Nearly two dozen employees are being laid off from the Clearwater Paper facility in Lewiston.

A contractor was hospitalized with serious injuries Friday after falling through a roof opening at the Sappi Somerset Mill.

This is a tremendous loss for everyone at the Sofidel Group, who express their profound sorrow for this loss and extend their condolences to the entire Stefani family.

RRD, a global provider of marketing, packaging, print and supply chain solutions, today announced that it has successfully closed on the strategic acquisition of Williams Lea, a provider of tech-enabled business services to financial, legal and professional services firms worldwide. The acquisition was first announced December 20, 2024.

International Paper announced its Board of Directors elected Joy Roman to the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Chief People and Strategy Officer, reporting to Chairman and CEO Andy Silvernail.

Perhaps an unfortunate saying given the recent tragedy at Reagan National in Washington, DC, but still true: you can't learn to fly with one foot on the ground. This column is always directed at the executives in this industry, and they continue to amaze me with their views of what goes on in their mills.

The PM40 closed Friday, 31 January 2025, at 6006.

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The PM40 closed 31 January 2025 up 16.4% from the 2 February 2024 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Quad and Ennis, Inc.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico.

The new price is valid from March 1, 2025.