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An extensive range of self-adhesive materials in sheets and reels for multiple applications. With a new format and a clean, elegant graphic line, the latest Adestor? swatchbook is noteworthy for its functionality, including as a new feature at the end of each section an envelope for future product samples. The catalogue features all of Lecta's self-adhesive papers and films, including its most recent launches such as its new high-gloss, wet-strength Adestor Metal HG WS? metalized facestock and the new Adestor Matt Inkjet and Adestor Gloss Inkjet? facestocks, specially designed for water-based inkjet printing. From stickers to retail and signage applications to labels for specific sectors such as wine, logistics or home and personal care, an Adestor solution is available with permanent, repositionable and removable adhesives and filmic liners in addition to standard glassine and kraft liners. Click Read More below for additional information.

Klabin recorded, in the first quarter of 2023, Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Fees , Depreciation and Amortization) of R＄ 1.942 billion, up 13% over the same period of the previous year. In the first three months of the year, the Company's sales volume, excluding wood, totaled 881 thousand tons. The flexibility of Klabin's integrated business model benefited the conversion of paper into packaging, minimizing the Company's exposure to the Kraftliner foreign market. As a result, Net Revenue reached R＄ 4.831 billion in 1Q23, growth of 9% compared to 1Q22, a result that also reflects the price adjustments carried out over the last few months. The ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) reached 19.4% in the period, demonstrating the Company's ability to combine growth with the generation of value for shareholders.

Soyuz, based in Moscow, produces corrugated packaging for a range of sectors and has approximately 300 employees. Smurfit Kappa already has three plants in Saint Petersburg, Russia producing paper-based and Bag-in-Box® products for customers across Europe. This acquisition enables Smurfit Kappa to further strengthen its position in Russia and broaden its offering to its multinational and local customers. The acquisition also establishes Smurfit Kappa as the leading international corrugated packaging supplier in Russia. Click Read More below for additional detail.