Corrugated

North American recovered paper market softens this summer
According to the most recent BIR “World Mirror on Recovered Paper,” some question if the bottom has yet been reached as new capacity does little to offset closures and downtime.
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Cascades to close packaging site in Niagara Falls, New York
The facility has been operational since 1987 and produces virgin and recycled corrugated medium.
PCA to acquire Greif’s containerboard business in $1.8B deal
The acquisition includes two containerboard mills with about 800,000 tons of production capacity, sheet feeder and corrugated sites across the U.S.
Smurfit Westrock publishes first sustainability report
The company says the report reflects the strength of last year's merger as it continues to “put sustainability at the forefront.”
International Paper eyes new sustainable packaging site in Salt Lake City
The prospective facility is part of the company’s growth plans to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. and increase its footprint in Utah and the surrounding region.
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.
Newsworthy
Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our June 2025 issue.
ReMA 2025: More recovered paper being consumed domestically
During the Spotlight on Paper, panelists discussed the drop in recovered paper exports from the U.S., particularly on the West Coast.
AF&PA, Fibre Box Association update voluntary standard for recycling cardboard
The update identifies coatings and treatments that can be repulped and recycled and is aligned with current mill technology.
International Paper to close 5 packaging sites in UK
The company says the moves are in response to evolving customers needs and “tough trading conditions for the industry.”
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.