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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 Erling Sven Lorentzen, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

The PM40 closed Friday, 12 June 2026, at 5125.

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The PM40 closed 12 June 2026 down 0.1% from the 13 June 2025 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Rayonier and Mercer International.

Solenis, a leading global provider of water treatment, process and hygiene solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with Dow as an approved service provider within Dow's Coolant Care Network for Data Centers.

The company stated that the conflict has had a larger negative impact on its financial performance during the Q2 than previously expected.

The development is based on long-term collaboration with Metsä Group's innovation company Metsä Spring, which began in 2020.

Lenzing is scheduled to take over the delivery during the first quarter of 2027.

The Saiccor mill is located south of the port of Durban and has capacity of 890,000 tons of dissolving wood pulp, mainly for viscose staple fibre used in clothing and textiles.

Voith has launched EcoCal HiBulk, a new calendering solution designed to help board producers reduce fiber consumption while maintaining surface quality and mechanical strength.

At the Cosmo Specialty Fibers site in Cosmopolis, regulators have repeatedly warned of growing dangers, including the potential for a "catastrophic release," which could threaten those on the site, the environment and public health.

The review will resume once the information is submitted, with a new deadline for a decision. The previous deadline was October 26.

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

Irving's family said in a statement that he died Tuesday, May 19, surrounded by his immediate family in Moncton, N.B. He is survived by his wife, four children and four grandchildren.

The investments will improve long-term efficiency, lower costs and increase capacity at the company's Eastover, South Carolina mill, only strengthening its position as one of the most competitive paper mills in the world.

Katariina Kemppainen, Senior Vice President, Group R&D at Metsä Group, has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) on 28 May 2026.

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.

The Ontario warehouse fire and what it reveals about the response gap in high-fuel-load facilities.

The investigation into last week's chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview is ongoing. The deceased were identified as Gilberto Bernal, 52; Tyler Covington, 29; Brad Covington, 27; Robert Wilson, 48; Dale Miller, 54; Jared Ammons, 35; Braydon Finkas, 38; Clinton Duran, 26; John Forsberg, 51; Norman Barlow, 58; and Dillon Miller.

Metsä Group has made significant investments in strengthening its tissue business in Europe. The €370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry and reflects Metsä Tissue's commitment to the future of European hygiene and tissue sector.

The facility is in Manson, North Carolina.

Stora Enso plans to reorganise its Skutskär production unit in Sweden in order to focus more strongly on fluff pulp and improve the site's long-term competitiveness. The company will begin change negotiations with union representatives concerning a proposal to permanently close softwood pulp production on fiberline 3, or L3, which is currently operating with negative margins.

The project includes the installation of a new oxidized white liquor (OWL) plant, expected to begin operating in May, which will reduce raw material usage at the mill.

The $225 million greenfield facility, located less than 10 miles from International Paper's existing Richland box plant, will strengthen manufacturing and service capabilities across the Mid-South region. Designed to improve reliability, product quality, and cost position, the new facility supports growth in key market segments while reinforcing the company's commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and customer-focused innovation.