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International Paper  has entered into an agreement to sell its Brazilian corrugated packaging business to Klabin S.A. for R$330 million, with R$280 million to be paid at closing and R$50 million one year thereafter, subject to certain adjustments. This business includes three containerboard mills and four box plants. This agreement follows International Paper's previously announced strategic review of the Brazil packaging business. The transaction is expected to close in th

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Global standards organization ASTM International is providing no-cost public access to a suite of two dozen important standards used in the production and testing of personal protective equipment to combat the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency.

MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EnvyPak, an Ohio based company that specializes in clear packaging solutions, announced that as an essential and critical manufacturing business, it is continuing to operate and support hospitals, testing laboratories, and other organizations by offering packaging components they need

DELAWARE, Ohio, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced the election of Robert M. Patterson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of PolyOne Corporation, to the Greif Board of Directors effect

MONTREAL, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today provided an update on the impact of the COVID-19 situation to its business. Resolute remains as committed as ever to the health and safety of its employees, business partners and communities by adhering strictly to the guidelines and measures put in place by gover

NEENAH, Wis., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading toilet paper maker Cottonelle announced today a commitment of $1 million and one million rolls of Cottonelle to the United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.As the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to put additional stress on consumers around

ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the recent appointments of a new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Chairman, Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) announced that Mauro Schnaidman has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective today.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) late last week designated manufacturers and distributors of packaging materials, including the pallet industry, as essential workforce critical infrastructure.As the largest o

BOULDER, Colo., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco-Products®, a Novolex™ brand, is introducing new compostable lids for its takeout containers that are ideal for restaurants and snack bars seeking environmentally preferable options.  Like the takeout container bases, the new lids are made from renewable sugarcane fiber and are part o

AURORA, Ill., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tangent Technologies completed the acquisition of Bedford Technology at the end of February. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Tangent is a leading manufacturer of high-density polyethylene ("HDPE") lumber used for outdoor furniture, site amenities, structural applications, and marine dec

PITTSBURGH, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An inventor from Washington, D.C., has developed the TASTY SECURE, an improved food storage container that prevents contamination of the food/beverage item inside a container.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in eco-friendly recovery, packaging and hygiene solutions, provides an update regarding the evolving COVID-19 landscape. Together with prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees, Cascades is adhering to the guidelines provided by government officials in

BAODING, China, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- IT Tech Packaging, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITP) ("IT Tech Packaging" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and audited financial results for the fisc

HOUSTON, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sterling Group, a Houston-based middle market private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Tangent Technologies, completed the acquisition of Bedford Technology at the end of February. Headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, Tangent is a leading manufact

New Waste to Energy Technologies Improve Process and Efficiency  London, UK, March 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Byzen Digital Inc. (OTC PINK: BYZN) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent to merge with Clean-Seas, a Delaware corporation, to address the world’