Nekoosa discontinues MagneCote®

Greg Gibson, senior vice president and general manager, North America, will be elected senior vice president, Commercial Excellence, until his retirement March 31, 2024. Gibson joined the industry in 1982 and has served in various sales, marketing, general management and senior leadership roles in North America and Europe. Rodrigo Davoli, senior vice president and general manager, Latin America, will be elected senior vice president and general manager, North America. Davoli joined the industry in 1993 and has served in various finance, strategic planning, sales, marketing, general management and senior leadership roles in Latin America and Europe. They will assist each other with transitions throughout the third quarter.

Boise Paper announced a new program to deliver rolls and sheets specifically intended for use in commercial grade digital printers. All products in the line have been performance tested and carry a laser guarantee. Products include Boise POLARIS® branded rolls and sheets, as well as Boise® Offset and Boise® Opaque rolls. “We’re committed to delivering what our customers need,” said Tina Brennan, Senior Marketing and Planning Manager for Boise Paper. “We know digital products are essential for commercial printers, and we want to make sure our offering enables success with those applications.” Click Read More below for additional information.

UPM has been listed in the Dow Jones European and World Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for 2021-2022 as the only company in its industry. The DJSI indices cover environmental, social and governance aspects of responsibility. “We are delighted and proud that our consistent commitment to sustainability has been recognised in this index for a decade,” says Sami Lundgren, Vice President, UPM Responsibility. “We congratulate UPM for being included in the Dow Jones European and World Sustainability Indices. DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry. The record number of companies participating in the 2021 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is a testament to the growing movement for ESG disclosure and transparency,” says Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research, S&P Global.