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UFP Packaging announced that its corrugated division has received the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Chain of Custody standard and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) Chain of Custody and Corporate Policies standards. The certifications demonstrate the company's commitment to ensuring its fiber comes from sustainably managed sources and help customers meet their own sustainability and sourcing requirements.

Cascades Inc., a leader in eco-friendly recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, is proud to announce that it has recently been recognized by several renowned organizations for its commitment to sustainable development. These honors reflect Cascades' continued excellence in social responsibility and environmental performance.

Company's support of veteran-focused housing and training initiatives strengthens its commitment to Building a Better World™

UFP Factory Built introduces BRAWN™, a brand of structural and custom components engineered to make factory-built homes, RVs, and cargo trailers stronger, more reliable, and easier to build. Backed by UFP Industries' decades of experience in sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing expertise, BRAWN delivers performance, precision, and peace of mind.

At the 82nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition (PPC Awards) on November 5, Graphic Packaging secured nine wins, demonstrating how intelligent packaging design addresses real challenges across the food, beverage, healthcare, and beauty sectors. The wins include the prestigious Richard DePaul Award, five Gold Awards, and three Excellence Awards.

Graphic Packaging International ("Graphic Packaging"), a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has invested in six state-of-the-art equipment solutions at its facility in Poznań, Poland, reinforcing its position as one of Europe's premier packaging manufacturing plants for both high-end beauty packaging and high-efficiency food packaging.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has completed the transition to polyethylene (PE)-free wrappers for its entire Mondi-branded cut-size paper portfolio produced at Mondi SCP in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The Neusiedler mill in Austria is scheduled to complete its transition to PE wrappers by 2026. This milestone strengthens Mondi's position as an industry leader in sustainable paper solutions and supports customers in meeting sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

UPM Specialty Papers has launched an improved version of its proprietary UPM Forte™ precoating technology that helps labelstock manufacturers and siliconizers maximize the competitiveness of their production and can also support their sustainability goals. UPM Forte is now available across a wide range of UPM glassine papers.

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has announced its 2026 training and certification exam schedule. The expert-led workshops provide in-depth, hands-on instruction with a wide range of films, including Supreme Wrapping Film™/Vehicle Color Change, Commercial Wraps, Wet-Apply and Dry-Apply Paint Protection Film, and Automotive and Architectural Window Film. All skill levels are welcome. No previous experience is required.

SCA and MAQS Law Firm are launching the Association Academy - a new, multi-year development programme aimed at strengthening leadership, organisation, and long-term sustainability among the region's sports clubs.'

LP Building Solutions announced the continuation of its partnership with the Forest Workforce Training Institute's ForestryWorks program and a new collaboration with the First Nations Forestry Council. Both initiatives aim to develop the next generation of forestry professionals and advance sustainable forest management across North America.

Avery Dennison® Graphics Solutions announced the release of Neo™ Matte Black Paint Protection Film (PPF), an exciting addition to its premium wet-apply color PPF line. This highly anticipated film joins the successful Neo™ Noir Gloss Black PPF to give installers and car enthusiasts the two most popular black aesthetics backed by superior protection.

Award reflects Domtar's dedication to customer support excellence and delivering reliable, transparent sustainability data.

UPM Adhesive Materials unveils a curated collection of Premium Performance label materials for wine and spirits packaging. Each material has been selected for its advanced converting properties, exceptional performance in the wine and spirits sector and ability to elevate brand and consumer experience. The collection is featured in a new sample folder, available in European, North American, South American and Asia-Pacific markets.

A recent joint initiative between Foli ES, a leading packaging converter in Mexico, and MM Board & Paper has demonstrated the impact of close technical collaboration on improving production outcomes in corrugated cardboard and cardboard boxes manufacturing.

Tork, the global leader in professional hygiene and an Essity brand, recently released new guidance aimed at helping businesses transform their restrooms into assets that enhance user satisfaction and benefit business performance. Citing research that indicates a significant gap in user and cleaner satisfaction, Tork recommendations focus on improving inclusive hygiene, environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.

Ahlstrom has received a platinum medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment after achieving an overall score of 86 out of 100.

Domtar is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary of uniting under a single brand: Domtar - The Fiber for the Future. The year has been one of expansion, achievement and living Domtar's new values.

The platform serves as a centralized resource to facilitate the management of certifications and branding, provide detailed technical information about fibres, and enhance partnership engagement with Lenzing, said the company.

Henkel's Blue Star brand with MM Board & Paper recycled cartonboard receives top honours in "Functionality and Convenience" category.

Nordic beauty and innovative packaging design come together in LUMENE's cosmetics calendar of Christmas 2024, which won the prestigious ScanStar packaging award. The calendar was designed by Metsä Board's packaging design team and manufactured by VG Kvadra Pak, part of Van Genechten Packaging Group. /p>

Originally introduced in 2018 after 7 years of Research and Development Essity's coreless technology has progressively been applied to several product categories, from toilet paper to household towels.

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, presents its expanded range of release and label papers for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications at Labelexpo Europe 2025, helping to make labeling more sustainable and circular.

Both companies will highlight shared solutions and the breadth and depth of their capabilities that streamline inbound shipments; optimize retail execution; improve distribution/fulfillment center efficiency and simplify retail delivery.

With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) recyclability requirements approaching, it is essential to find packaging solutions that are recyclable with widely available recycling infrastructures. Paper and board recycling infrastructures are widely present and established to support the future requirements.