World Paper Market News from Expedite
16 June 2026
Polyart acquired Glatfelter Caerphilly, a UK manufacturer of metallised facestock papers for pressure-sensitive labels. The move strengthens Polyart’s premium label mater...
02 June 2026
Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives launched DS2, a clear-drying water-soluble adhesive for labels that must wash away cleanly. It is designed for reusable containers in food servic...
19 May 2026
Monadnock Paper Mills introduced Stello, a premium paper range for commercial print, direct mail and brand communications. Available in eggshell and smooth finishes, it i...
12 May 2026
Twin Rivers Paper has acquired Potsdam Specialty Paper, adding 26,000 tons of annual capacity and strengthening its position in high-performance specialty papers. The dea...
05 May 2026
UPM and Sappi’s planned graphic paper joint venture has moved to Phase II of the European Commission’s merger review, following a decision announced on 28 April 2026. The...
28 April 2026
AF&PA’s March 2026 Packaging Papers Monthly report shows total US packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments rose 7% versus March 2025, and were up 3% over th...
21 April 2026
A new Growth Market Reports study says the global sustainable paper pulp alternative market reached USD 9.7bn in 2024 and is forecast to hit USD 20.1bn by 2033 (7.9% CAGR...
14 April 2026
Koehler Paper is restructuring its index and office board portfolio, moving index board production from its Oberkirch mill to the Greiz site to leverage synergies and opt...
07 April 2026
The European Commission has been formally notified of UPM and Sappi’s proposed 50/50 graphic paper joint venture and has opened a market consultation, inviting third‑part...
31 March 2026
MarkNtel Advisors says the global smart packaging market was about $23.5B in 2025 and is forecast to reach $38.36B by 2032 (from $25.01B in 2026), growing at roughly 7.39...