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.

Downtime, closures prompted by low demand for packaging grades

Several major paper and packaging producers reported significant economic downtime in the first quarter as they continue to adjust mill optimization strategies to meet changing demand.

A circular model

DS Smith employs its circular approach to recycling and packaging production as a model for future North American growth.

Everyone’s friend

Building and maintaining close industry relationships has helped keep George Chen and G&T Trading going for 24 years.

An upward southbound trend

Yury Bulgakov of Switzerland-based Vipa Lausanne S.A. says the Latin American paper industry has shown a hunger for imported fiber.

Paper

Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry

Global packaging company expects to expand

London-based DS Smith plans to develop a Pennsylvania recycling facility and continue growing its presence in North America in 2020.

An evolving story

Recovered paper grades have changed over the years, as have global consuming markets for these materials.