6 February 2025 all International Paper Completes Acquisition of DS Smith worth USD 7.2 Billion ITC has emerged as the leading contender to acquire Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) from the Aditya Birla Group, offering Rs 3,000-3,500 crore.
6 February 2025 all ITC leads race to acquire Century Pulp and Paper for INR 3,000-3,500 crore; West Coast Paper Mills in close pursuit ITC has emerged as the leading contender to acquire Century Pulp and Paper (CPP) from the Aditya Birla Group, offering Rs 3,000-3,500 crore. West Coast Paper Mills is also competing closely.
31 January 2025 all Greif to Close URB Mill in Fitchburg, MA; Cease Production on A1 Containerboard Machine in Austell, GA Greif announced the permanent closure of its Fitchburg, Massachusetts, mill and the shutdown of the A1 paperboard machine in Austell, Georgia, by mid-2025.
31 January 2025 all Indian Paper Industry Structure, Overview and Development The Indian paper industry is set for steady growth, driven by rising literacy, FMCG demand, and government initiatives.
30 January 2025 all €1M Investment Helps Adsorbi Scale Cellulose-Based Air Purification Swedish startup Adsorbi has secured €1 million in funding to build a pilot plant in Gothenburg and expand its customer base for its cellulose-based air purification material.
30 January 2025 all Voith Receives Extended Service Contract from DS Smith for Kemsley Mill in the UK Voith has secured a three-year extended service contract with DS Smith for the Kemsley mill in the UK, covering stock preparation across four production lines.
29 January 2025 all Packaging Corporation of America Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) reported Q4 2024 net income of $221M ($2.45 per share) on $2.1B in sales, up from $1.9B in 2023.
29 January 2025 all JMC Paper Tech inaugurates 200 TPD Balaji JMC Paper Mill -- Mexico's First Indian Paper Mill in Ciudad Juárez JMC Paper Tech has inaugurated Balaji JMC Paper Mill, Mexico’s first Indian paper mill, in Ciudad Juárez. This $60 million project features a 200 TPD Kraft test liner machine with advanced automation, producing 100% recycled paper.
27 January 2025 all EC Says International Paper Must Divest Certain Box Plants in Europe as Next Step in Acquisition of DS Smith International Paper and DS Smith have agreed to an all-share combination, with DS Smith shareholders set to receive new International Paper shares upon the Scheme’s approval, expected to take effect on 31 January 2025.
27 January 2025 all B&B Triplewall Containers, striving to lead the Indian corrugated box industry, has ventured into Kraft paper production B&B Triplewall Containers Limited, a leader in India’s corrugated box industry, expanded into Kraft paper production with a new facility in Tamil Nadu starting operations in August 2024.