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Rooted in advocacy
American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock’s background in public service and environmental advocacy has helped strengthen the group’s foundation.
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McKinsey: Recyclability equates to sustainability for US residents
A McKinsey survey shows packaging recyclability is top of mind for sustainability-backing Americans, although convenience and price remain paramount.
Closures continue as companies look to streamline
Analysts are predicting more closures could be on the way as companies look to optimize and streamline their mill networks.
AF&PA reports paper production boost, capacity decline
The organization says the industry “utilized its assets more effectively,” while containerboard capacity faced a third-straight decline.
GP to shutter containerboard mill in Georgia
The recycled-content board plant in Cedar Springs, Georgia, has the capacity to produce up to 1 million tons per year of linerboard and corrugating medium.
Graphic Packaging CEO: Q1 results ‘short of our expectations’
The company saw volumes decline in its Americas business but reports continued improvement internationally.
Smurfit Westrock sees improvement in North American, European markets
In its first quarter 2025 earnings report, the company highlights its continued system optimization strategy, revealing plans for more closures and equipment investments.
Greif to close LA paperboard mill
The closure, which is expected in June, will end Greif’s coated paperboard production on the West Coast.
Smurfit Westrock to close 4 facilities, 650 workers affected
The company plans to shutter its CRB mill in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as discontinue production at its containerboard mill in Forney, Texas, while two sites in Germany also are set to close.
PCA reports profitable Q1
Paper and board producer expresses outlook caution regarding tariff effects despite its focus on the North American market.
Graphic Packaging set to close Ohio CRB facility
The closure is part of the company’s previously announced plans to close the coated recycled paperboard manufacturing site and consolidate its recycled paperboard production.
