Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a new paper product aimed at bags for high-end products. The range is called "Pack" and consists entirely of 100% recycled products. The ...

Stora Enso's Fors mill in Sweden is being upgraded to be able to handle birch pulp. This will enable the mill to produce whiter, smoother packaging, a characteristic of p...

According to the latest data, the packaging industry grew 1.8% globally during 2013. Growth of 6.3% is forecast over the next five years, as consumer markets in developin...

Metsaboard sales of packaging products are expected to grow by 4% in the next year.  The company already has the largest production capacity for folding boxboard in Europ...

International Paper has invested $60 million into its Kwidzyn mill in Poland. The mill now produces Alaska Plus, a new lightweight packaging grade in 230, 250 and 275gsm,...

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...

International Paper unveils its new Alaska Plus packaging board in Europe. The product is targeted at pharmaceutical, healthcare and dry food applications. The product ...

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.

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...

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...