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“Only a small number of large players will be able to gain market share in the future.” — Mathias Schliep, Chairman of the Board of Directors at THIMM Group On 12 May 2026, Saica Group and THIMM Group announced that...

DS Smith’s corrugated board plant in Launceston, UK, is set to close — and for International Paper this is more than a local restructuring decision. It is a test of what consolidation really means after the deal is completed.

When the world’s largest paper-based packaging group reports a quarter and makes it clear that higher sales volume alone does not protect profitability, every plant manager, owner, and commercial director in the corrugated industry should pay close attention.

As the first consolidated results and industry insights for 2025 began arriving in the corruga.expert editorial inbox, we decided to dig deeper: what stands out as truly sensational amid the numbers? 

At first glance, this looks like a standard transaction. One packaging group sells a corrugated plant to another. $65.5 million, production assets, land, buildings, equipment, customers — clean deal, clear number.

Smurfit Westrock and Klabin may have just delivered one of the most important signals the corrugated industry has seen in years. Not explosive expansion. Not collapse. But something far more consequential: a deliberate shift away from volume and toward control.

“We were not looking for just another casemaker. Our target was 12,000–15,000 sheets per hour in stable production, handling board grades from lightweight singlewall up to heavy doublewall, with a maximum format above 1,600 mm.

The latest financial report from Metsä Board has triggered serious discussion across the global paper and packaging industry.

What the Future North American IP and the New EMEA Packaging Company Will Represent in Real Production Terms

Green Bay Packaging (GBP), one of the United States’ largest and most vertically integrated fiber-based packaging companies, has launched a landmark investment exceeding $1 billion into modernizing and expanding its Arkansas Kraft paper mill in Morrilton, Arkansas.

Correction to Greif, Inc.’s Q1 FY2026 earnings announcement schedule may seem technical but signals important cues to stakeholders in packaging-related industries.

corruga.expert presents the price index for the main products of Ukrainian board and paper industry. We thank everyone who responded to our initiative and invite all other Ukrainian companies to participate in the index.

Driven by rising demand for sustainable packaging and the rapid expansion of e-commerce logistics.

corruga.expert presents the price index for the main products of Ukrainian board and paper industry. We thank everyone who responded to our initiative and invite all other Ukrainian companies to participate in the index.

Net Revenue reached R$5.3 billion, a 6% increase compared to Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA surpassed R$2 billion, remaining in line with the same period last year.

The company has reported a challenging first half of 2025, with sales declining by 19% to CHF 667 million compared to the same period in 2024. The downturn is attributed to geopolitical instability, the impact of tariffs, and delayed investments—particularly...

corruga.expert presents the price index for the main products of Ukrainian cardboard and paper industry. We thank everyone who responded to our initiative and invite all other Ukrainian companies to participate in the index.

This report underscores that, despite the push toward digital technologies, the substantial installed base of traditional flexographic printing equipment will continue to drive the majority of printed production in the near term.

"This success is driven by solid results across all three segments, particularly in North America. The integration of our operations is progressing well, and our synergy program remains on track to deliver $400 million, with approximately $350 million expected this...

corruga.expert presents the price index for the main products of Ukrainian cardboard and paper industry. We thank everyone who responded to our initiative and invite all other Ukrainian companies to participate in the index.