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 Carl Landegger, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003.

The PM40 closed Friday, 18 September 2026, at 5327.

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In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate International Paper and Graphic Packaging.

The PM40 closed 18 September 2026 down 1.9% from the 19 September 2025 level.

The Trump Administration's executive orders cut across dozens of industries. This searchable tool breaks down the orders and their impact.

Holmen, a Swedish forest and industrial products company, reported second-quarter operating profit of SEK 689 million, down from SEK 807 million a year earlier and SEK 827 million in the first quarter.

The EMO III oscillator test panel helps technicians quickly identify wiring and control issues and is available through Kadant Solutions field service packages or as a standalone purchase for customer maintenance departments.

The state Department of Ecology has fined the Port Townsend Paper Corporation $734,000 for improperly operating its onsite wastewater treatment system since fall 2025 and violating other water quality requirements, resulting in increased pollution going into Port Townsend Bay.

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Modern paper recycling facilities are under increasing pressure to improve process stability, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize fiber recovery while handling growing production volumes. For mills processing recycled fiber, bale handling before pulping can have a major impact on downstream efficiency.

Approximately 90 colleagues will be affected by the closure.

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Incidents in 2026: We are updating this list as these happen in the pulp, paper and forest products industry

We are updating this list as these happen in the pulp, paper and forest products industry

We are updating this list as these happen in the pulp, paper and forest products industry

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The project, currently under construction in Brazil's Espírito Santo state, has been designed to include five specialized port terminals. The deal includes the transfer of strategically-located land owned by Suzano that will be used to support development of the port project, without affecting the operational or economic performance at Suzano's nearby Aracruz unit.

The body of a man who was on his way to deliver food to a family near Kalama River on Aug. 7 but never showed up was found in timberland owned by Weyerhaeuser on Sunday, Aug. 30, in Cowlitz County, the sheriff's office said.

Metsä Board is investing in the finishing operations at its Kemi mill by modernising the board machine winder. The investment will be implemented during the annual maintenance shutdown in October-November 2026.

The company noted it recognised the decision was "disappointing for those impacted," adding it would support its employees "through this period".

UPM remains convinced that the planned joint venture is a necessary step to secure reliable supply continuity for graphic paper customers in Europe and strengthen the resilience of the entire European graphic paper industry, and will continue to engage constructively with the Commission during the next stages of the ongoing investigation.

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