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The process to recruit a new Senior Vice President Sustainability and Communications will commence immediately.

Maguire brings more than 30 years of senior leadership experience across the recycling, packaging and food industries to the role, which focuses on supplying sustainable corrugated packaging to Irish customers.

Starting January 1, 2026, Hamburger Recycling is introducing key organizational changes to strengthen its leadership team.

Bull will lead further development of the packaging paper segment, focusing on the Golbey mill.

Upon arrival, crews found a baling machine on fire in an isolated room, with smoke conditions throughout the building. The facility's automatic sprinkler system activated and successfully kept the fire in check, fire officials said. Fire crews then supplemented the sprinkler system with additional suppression efforts to further extinguish the fire.

Arcadia Paper Mills has completed its purchase of the former Boise paper mill in St. Helens, Oregon, marking the start of its plan to return manufacturing to the city.

Domtar will shut down its Ignace, Ontario, sawmill indefinitely on March 12, cutting about 25 jobs as it reduces lumber production by 150 million board feet in early 2026 across Canada and the U.S.

The union members had already walked off the job once for 36 hours on Nov. 21 and 22, then a second time for seven days starting on Dec. 10. This indefinite strike is therefore their third walkout.

Corner Brook mill has been shut down for nearly two and a half months.

Stora Enso Oyj has proposed six members for the Board of Directors of the new forest company to be separated from Stora Enso through a planned demerger in the first half of 2027.

Spokesperson Scott Beal said it remains unclear how much the mill will purchase from New Brunswick sources going forward.

Sutton, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Olin Corporation, brings more than three decades of global leadership experience in the chemicals and materials sectors, including a proven track record of operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and transformative value creation. During his tenure at Olin, he led the company through significant business platform upgrades, strengthened its financial position, and advanced key strategic initiatives that improved the company's competitive positioning and enhanced shareholder value.

François Fillion holds a bachelor's degree in commerce with a major in accounting from McGill University and a graduate degree in accounting from the Université du Québec à Montréal, and joined Cascades in 2009.

Smurfit Westrock Security Concepts (SWSC), the internationally recognised high security printing and identity management solutions provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Eddie Ingram to the position of Finance Manager.

The Illinois-based corrugated converter offers custom boxes and point of purchase displays, strengthening SupplyOne's custom packaging solutions.

Hanson joins Finch Paper after a long career with Pixelle/Glatfelter where he held various leadership positions in the Spring Grove, Chillicothe, Fremont and Androscoggin mills.

Former Vimeo CEO, Google AI Executive Philip Moyer Named President and CEO and Board Member Effective February 9, 2026; Simon Allen to Retire, Remain Chair of the Board.

In her new role, Casteel will oversee all HR functions, including workforce strategy, compliance with labor laws and company policies, and talent management across recruitment, retention and succession planning.

What is the likelihood of you buying an Electric Vehicle now?

Ladies and gentlemen, the first class of inductees to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame in Appleton, Wisconsin was inducted more than two decades ago in 1995, and today, more than 150 papermaking innovators and legends have been enshrined. This month, we profile the late Alf de Ruvo, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.

The PM40 closed Friday, 16 January 2026, at 5683.

Get the latest PM40 updates by listening to the weekly Nips show and the PM40 Daily Show on Pulp & Paper Radio International.

The PM40 closed 16 January 2026 down 4.1% from the 17 January 2025 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Greif and Universal Forest Products.

Sylvamo, the world's paper company, is releasing a letter to shareowners from John Sims, chief executive officer.

The reverse stock split was approved by Amcor shareholders at its annual general meeting of shareholders held on November 6, 2025. Amcor filed an amendment to its memorandum of association to effect the reverse stock split on January 14, 2026.