Sappi has announced the appointment of Kirk Ross as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sappi North America, effective January 1, 2027, following a hand-over period. Ross will succeed Mike Haws, who will retire in February 2027. Read more: tinyurl.com/mswxbev9

.@CascadesSD has received several honours recognizing its leadership and innovation, including Best Canadian Product at the Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards and recognition among Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens. tinyurl.com/352tbw5m

Kruger has submitted Project Tuckamore for environmental assessment in Newfoundland and Labrador. The project would transform Corner Brook Pulp and Paper through mill upgrades, forestry modernization, hydro improvements, and a wind farm of up to 155 MW: tinyurl.com/bd33ueud

.@smurfitkappa Parenco has received a revised environmental permit for its paper mill in Renkum, the Netherlands, covering the revision and expansion of the facility, with a potential future conversion of PM1 to recycled containerboard included in plans: tinyurl.com/42vvy9dz

Pratt Industries plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the state of Iowa, with a $97.6 million capital investment. The facility will produce corrugated packaging and other corrugated products and is expected to create 105 jobs. Read more: tinyurl.com/mt97deb3

.@smurfitkappa has agreed to acquire CMPC’s Chilean containerboard and corrugated business for $420 million. The transaction includes one recycled containerboard mill, three corrugated plants, and one molded tray facility. Read more: tinyurl.com/mw4trfbs

.@MetsaBoard will modernise its Kemi mill’s board machine winder to improve quality, supply reliability and efficiency. The mill has annual capacity of approximately 465,000 tonnes and is the world’s largest producer of coated white-top kraftliners: tinyurl.com/bdeudhuz

The USITC has instituted antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into corrugated pizza boxes from China, Malaysia and Turkey. The Commission is scheduled to vote on its preliminary determination on October 23. Read more: tinyurl.com/2s3nbsjn

Suzano has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in the Imetame Logística Porto project by contributing strategically located land. The hub will include five specialized port terminals, with general cargo operations expected to begin in early 2027. Read more: tinyurl.com/bc86uzy

.@mondigroup and FIXIT GRUPPE developed a standardized paper bag portfolio for more than 100 building material products across Europe, supporting recycling and lowering associated greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO₂ per year. Read more: tinyurl.com/4p7z4xry

.@MetsaBoard achieved the highest Platinum level in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability assessment, which evaluates sustainability management and performance across the environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yh54wvf

.@EU_Commission has missed its Aug. 12 deadline to finalize harmonized labeling requirements under the PPWR, tightening the timeline for packaging producers to implement requirements on material composition, recycled content, and reusable packaging: tinyurl.com/ynzujncp

U.S. and Canadian packaging industry groups warn that escalating tariffs could disrupt deeply integrated cross-border supply chains, raise costs for manufacturers, and affect recovered fiber markets that support recycling infrastructure. tinyurl.com/2mtndk49

.@SmurfitKappa Chief Sustainability Officer recently met with @SustainabltyMag to discuss scaling circular packaging, setting measurable targets, and achieving global accountability across 40 countries. Read more: tinyurl.com/thcemfds

.@MetsaGroup is investing €25 million in a new production line for its Muoto fiber-based packaging in Finland. Set to start up in 2028, the line will have capacity to produce more than 100 million packages annually. Read more: tinyurl.com/h2cw7xnu

New EU packaging regulations recently took effect, including limits on PFAS in food-contact packaging. Broader measures will require packaging to be recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. Read more: tinyurl.com/4at7unr4

VPK UK&I has launched Stackit, a one-piece corrugated shelf-ready packaging solution designed to simplify retail packaging. The design eliminates separate trays and lids, reducing material use while simplifying recycling. Read more: tinyurl.com/2mcxacpu

The European Commission has approved Saica Group's acquisition of THIMM, increasing its corrugated production capacity by 1.2 billion square meters while adding operations across four European countries. Read more: tinyurl.com/cjsdyaad

Registration is now open for the 2027 ICCA Global Summit! Join corrugated industry leaders Jan. 10–14 in Hyderabad, India, to exchange insights, discuss industry challenges and opportunities, and explore how AI can benefit the corrugated industry. tinyurl.com/y6hubkz4

.@MetsaBoard has opened its new design studio in Milan, bringing together design, material expertise, and data-driven insights to enable customers to develop packaging solutions that are more efficient and fit their requirements. Read more: tinyurl.com/49bm2j5k