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NEWS CONSUMABLES AND PAPER

SCA to increase
Kimberly-Clark to invest over prices

$2 Billion for expansion in US increases the prices on
CA announced that it will
brown and white kraftliner in
Europe by EUR 60 per tonne,
K im b e r l y - Cl a r k complements a broad range effective from May 1, 2025.
announced plans to invest of commercial and R&D “The market demand for
over $2 billion over the next investments we have been kraftliner remains solid with
5 years in its North America making throughout the a good balance in the supply
business, marking the com- business as part of our chain,” explained Mikael
pany’s largest domestic Powering Care transforma-
expansion in more than 30 tion journey.” Frölander, Vice President
years. Spread across more than a Marketing and Sales at SCA
The investment program million square feet, the new Containerboard. “The con-
centers on two transforma- manufacturing facility in tinued cost pressure is evi-
tive projects: a new Kimberly-Clark announced plans to invest over $2 billion Warren, Ohio, is strategi- dent and must be managed in
advanced manufacturing cally located in geographic order to safeguard stable sup-
facility in Warren, Ohio, Clark, these investments “This landmark invest- proximity to roughly 117 ply of kraftliner.”
and an expansion of its will significantly enhance ment represents a strategic million consumers and will This is the second price
Beech Island, South its US manufacturing capac- bet on the American con- serve as a hub for the increase by SCA this year for
Northeast and Midwest
Carolina, site with a state-of- ity, accelerate its innovation sumer and our ability to regions. kraftliner. The company
the-art automated distribu- plans and support its growth drive innovation-led sus- Meanwhile, a new implemented an EUR 60 per
tion center. It also includes targets. tainable grow th for Regional Distribution
additional capital expendi- In addition, the projects Kimberly-Clark,” said Russ Center (DC) in Beech tonne increase on March 1.
ture linked to innovation are expected to create more Torres, Group President, Island, South Carolina, will SCA offers packaging paper,
and automation upgrades than 900 highly skilled jobs Kimberly-Clark North create the infrastructure pulp, wood products, renew-
across its North America in industrial automation America. “It reflects the necessary to support future able energy, services for for-
supply chain network. and advanced manufactur- confidence we have in our scale and unlock network est owners and efficient
According to Kimberly- ing. long-term growth plans and efficiencies. transport solutions.
Mondi starts-up Duino Smurfit Westrock to

recycled containerboard mill close CRB Mill

Mondi announced that it Smu r f it West ro c k
has successfully started up its announced it will perma-
nently close its coated recy-
Duino recycled container- cled board (CRB) mill in St.
board mill, which is located Paul, Minnesota and will
near Trieste, Italy.Mondi discontinue production at
acquired the Duino paper its containerboard mill in
mill in mid-January 2023 Forney, Texas. The specialty
from the Burgo Group for coating facility at Forney CRB Mill in Minnesota
EUR 40 million. At that will not be impacted. As a
The company said, “We
time, Mondi announced result, the Company’s con- recognize the impact this has
plans to invest EUR 200 mil- tainerboard and CRB capac- on our employees and the
lion to convert the mill’s Mondi starts-up Duino recycled containerboard mill in Italy ity is expected to reduce by communities involved. We
paper machine from the pro- “Starting up this machine our customers with sustain- over 500,000 tons. Smurfit will provide support to
duction of lightweight coated on time is a fantastic achieve- able packaging solutions Westrock has also initiated employees during this transi-
tion including career transi-
mechanical paper to high- ment and a testament to the from our expanded network consultations with local tion assistance and
quality recycled container- dedication and expertise of of six containerboard mills works councils in Germany relocation opportunities
with a view to permanently
worldwide.”
board. According to Mondi, our team,” said Markus Throughout the ramp-up closing two converting facil- where possible. The
once fully ramped up, the Gärtner, CEO Mondi phase, Mondi is focused on ities there. impacted employees will
rebuilt machine will produce Corrugated Packaging. maintaining consistent pro- Approximately 650 receive local severance in
accordance with Company
420,000 tonnes per year of “With Mondi Duino now duction of high-quality recy- employees in the U.S. and policy, as well as works coun-
high-quality recycled con- part of our integrated value cled containerboard made Germany will be impacted cil and labor union agree-
tainerboard. chain, we are excited to serve from 100% recovered fiber. as a result of these closures. ments.”

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