Packaging
24 July 2014
NewPage's attempted merger with Verso hit another snag, with Verso's debt rating being downgraded. Credit agencies believe Vero may default in the next year if the merger...
08 July 2014
International Paper unveils its new Alaska Plus packaging board in Europe. The product is targeted at pharmaceutical, healthcare and dry food applications. The product ...
18 June 2014
Sappi to cut its US workforce in Cloquet in addition to converting its mills away from paper and packaging production and towards textiles as demand for print falls.
15 June 2014
Valmet to supply new production unit for packaging boards at Stora Enso's Guangxi province mill. The mill will produce eucalyptus-based material. http://www.pulpapernews...
23 May 2014
Sappi launches Algro Guard M and Leine Guard M sustainable packaging materials. The materials are both aimed at food products, with barrier coatings to prevent degradati...
16 May 2014
TNPL to install new paperboard machine to become operational by the end of 2015. The mill will produce paperboard in a variety of weights at a facility 100km away from T...
12 May 2014
Current situation in Ukraine leads to a slump in demand for packaging products in eastern Europe, with exports to Russia and Ukraine reduced by up to 60% compared to last...
28 April 2014
Packaging Corp. of America made record sales in the first three months of 2014, driven by the company's acquisition of Boise and higher packaging sales. The amount of of...
22 April 2014
Sappi's refurbishment of its Alfeld PM2 machine, which now produces a variety of special papers and boards.Read more
16 April 2014
International paper completes a $60 million rebuild of its coated board machine in Kwidzyn, Poland, enabling production of lightweight grades in new finishes.Read more