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Huhtamaki to acquire International Paper foodservice packaging operations in China

Jun 29, 2017 at 10:15 am by admin

CHINA (News release) -- Huhtamaki has entered into an agreement to acquire International Paper's foodservice packaging operations in China. With the acquisition Huhtamaki expa.... Read More

Proposed carbon tax hike concerns British Columbia mayor

Jun 29, 2017 at 10:15 am by admin

POWELL RIVER, British Columbis (From the Powell River Peak) -- An agreement for the creation of a BC New Democratic Party and BC Green Party government includes, among other t.... Read More

DS Smith to buy 80 percent of U.S. packaging firm Interstate Resources for $920 million

Jun 29, 2017 at 10:15 am by admin

LONDON (From news reports) -- DS Smith Plc, a British maker of corrugated cardboard, recycled paper and plastic packaging, said it had agreed to buy 80 percent of Interstate R.... Read More

Mexico watchdog gives conditional approval to Dow, DuPont merger

Jun 28, 2017 at 10:15 am by admin

MEXICO (From news reports) -- Mexico's antitrust watchdog said on Tuesday that it has given approval to DuPont and Dow Chemical Co to merge on the condition that they sell cer.... Read More

International Paper to pay $354M to settle class action lawsuit

Jun 28, 2017 at 10:15 am by admin

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (From news reports) -- International Paper Co. has agreed to pay $354 million as part of a settlement fund for a class action lawsuit.IP announced June 27 that.... Read More