Paper can be fabricated from all different kinds of materials such as, reeds, flax, cotton, and even bagasse (sugarcane pulp). However, the majority of paper products are made from treated wood fibers ...

The Washington-based American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its 64th annual “Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey.” It reveals a decline in overall paper and ...

It didn’t take long. The ink was hardly dry. International Paper’s shareholders had just approved its acquisition of DS Smith, the UK-based manufacturer of corrugated case materials and related ...

When paper dries and is subsequently rewetted, its properties change permanently. This phenomenon is known as hornification. New research now shows that the process is more complex than previously ...

Two Northeast Pennsylvania-based companies with a passion for paper continue efforts to promote environmental sustainability. As Earth Day approaches on Wednesday, Diamond K Inc. of Scranton — a ...

The balance of virgin and recycled fibers in paper and paper-based packaging production is a critical and ongoing consideration by consumers. While the pursuit of environmental friendliness–or the ...

The Zacks Paper and Related Products industry is set to benefit from increased packaging demand from rising e-commerce activities. Sustained demand from consumer-oriented sectors, such as food, ...

Trade group CEPI says paper and board production in its region grew by 5.2 percent last year after a “difficult” 2023. CEPI says 94 percent of the wood its mills pulp is from trees grown in Europe ...