Sonoco Implementing Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been recognised with multiple awards at this year’s Crescents and Stars for Packaging competition in Türkiye. These accolades affirm Mondi’s position as a leading packaging solutions provider that meet customer needs while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of sustainability and design. "Each of our award-winning products reflects our strategy to integrate customer feedback into our design process, ensuring that we address both the practical and environmental challenges our clients face. This recognition fuels our drive to continue innovating and leading the industry towards more sustainable and effective packaging solutions," added Armand Schoonbrood, COO Mondi Corrugated Solutions.

Total Packaging Papers shipments were 240,000 tons, 2.5 percent higher than December 2016. Bag & Sack shipments were up 1.3 percent year-to-date, while Food Wrapping shipments were down 6.0 percent over the same period. The operating rate for December 2017 was the second highest of the year at 92.0 percent, while the year-to-date rate was 88.6 percent. Inventories were 165,800 tons, down 4.2 percent since November 2017.

Clearwater Paper Corporation announced a collaboration with Charter Next Generation (CNG) for an early-to-market initiative to include advanced recycled polyethylene in Clearwater Paper's private label tissue packaging offerings. Advanced recycling includes difficult-to-recycle waste plastics converted into new plastics that perform like virgin materials. The purchase of this material in the place of traditional resins helps to give new life to some plastics otherwise headed to landfills. "CNG is providing a competitive edge and is leading the way in transforming waste plastics into useful products. This advancement is critical to our success in meeting and exceeding sustainability goals for Clearwater Paper," said Mike Urlick, senior vice president and general manager, consumer products at Clearwater Paper.