Gannett and Reuters Launch Bundle Content Offering

Gannett Co., Inc. and Reuters announced an agreement to provide media brands and publishers with a unique offering that includes ready-to-publish local, regional, state, national and international multimedia news and content. The new offering will combine Reuters extensive national and international coverage with Gannett’s USA TODAY Network coverage of local news from more than 200 publications across the country. This enables media companies to focus their efforts on the stories that matter most to their communities, while relying on Reuters and the USA TODAY Network for relevant content including breaking news, entertainment, sports and lifestyle coverage. This collaboration offers an innovative product that addresses the evolving needs of media brands leveraging USA TODAY Network’s extensive national reach and Reuters unparalleled national and international coverage. The collaboration delivers an unbiased and impartial news offering from Reuters, with USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network’s extensive coverage on diverse topics from local communities, delivered in a single news feed.
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Robert G. Taub Elected Vice Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission

The Postal Regulatory Commission voted unanimously to designate Commissioner Robert G. Taub as vice chairman of the Commission effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Commissioner Tom Day. Agency regulations provide that the commissioners elect a member to serve as vice chairman for a term of one year. Robert G. Taub was chairman of the Commission for more than 6 years, from December 2014 until January 2021. Three times appointed to the Commission following unanimous confirmations by the U.S. Senate in 2011, 2016, and 2023, Commissioner Taub has more than 40 years of public service experience at the local, state, and federal levels. Before joining the Commission in October 2011, he was a principal civilian advisor to the Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh. As an Army senior executive, he helped the Secretary lead a workforce of more than 1.2 million people and manage an annual budget exceeding $200 billion. Commissioner Taub was awarded the Army's Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service.
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American Packaging Corporation Leadership Transition

American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announced Ray Graham has transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer and President of American Packaging. This is part of APC's leadership transition plan announced in December 2023 that included, effective January 1, 2025, the following leadership changes: *Jeff Koch, former CEO, retired on December 31, 2024, and joined APC's board of directors. *Ray Graham, APC President, is now CEO and President. "As I step into the role of CEO, I am excited about the future of American Packaging and the unlimited potential for our business," Ray Graham said. "I will continue to engage with our valued customers, strategic suppliers, and most importantly our employees, who are the most talented, results oriented team of professionals in the flexible packaging industry. As a family-owned business, APC is unmatched in our continuous investment in capital equipment, technologies, and talented people, that ensure our customers and our future customers that we are the best supplier to partner with them to achieve their packaging goals."
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Irving Forest Products Acquires Sawmill in Maine

Irving Forest Products, which owns and operates wood processing facilities in Maine and New York State, will acquire the Masardis Sawmill in Masardis, Maine. The sale will close January 5, 2025. Previously owned by Groupe Lebel, the Masardis operation has a long history of producing random-length spruce and fir lumber. It currently employs 80 people and has the capacity to produce 115 million board feet annually. The sawmill is located within close proximity to Irving’s 1.3 million acres of timberlands in Maine. “We are excited to grow our lumber production capacity in the state of Maine,” said Jerome Pelletier, VP of Irving Forest Products. “The Masardis mill is well-located to access high-quality timber. It is also serviced by the Maine Northern Railway and benefits from having a team of highly skilled and dedicated employees who have worked together for decades to ensure the success of their operation.”
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Twin Rivers Announces Leadership Transition

Twin Rivers Paper Company announced the promotion of Tyler Rajeski as Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2025. Tyler succeeds Debabrata Mukherjee, who will continue his service to Twin Rivers as Chairman of the Board. Tyler joined Twin Rivers Paper in April 2022 as Vice President of Finance and was named Chief Financial Officer in August 2022, leading the company’s finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions. In April 2023, he was named President in addition to his role as Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Tyler held Associate and Senior Associate positions with Atlas Holdings (“Atlas”), which acquired Twin Rivers in 2013. Tyler completed GE’s Financial Management Program and holds a degree in finance from Siena College.
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East Coast Port Negotiation Standoff Remains ‘Unchanged’

Maersk is sending a message to customers ahead of a possible second strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports—pick up your cargo before Jan. 15. The container shipping giant said in a Tuesday advisory that it strongly encourages customers to retrieve their loaded containers from the ports ahead of the contract expiration date, as well as return all empty containers to the gateways. “This proactive measure will help mitigate any potential disruptions at the terminals,” said Maersk in the update. “Our teams are actively developing contingency plans to minimize the impact should a labor disruption occur. “ The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has maintained that it will go on strike for a second time in more than three months after walking away from negotiations in November. The ILA went on strike for three days from Oct. 1-3 before coming to an agreement on a 61.5 percent wage increase spread over six years.
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Nebraska Newspapers Saved By Last-Minute Deals (Ray Schultz)

The Ainsworth (Nebraska) Star-Journal has been saved by a last-minute purchase that the co-owner Rod Worrell calls a “Christmas miracle.” The paper is being taken over by a group that includes local radio station owner Graig Kinzie and Clint and Katie Painter, who own a car dealership in Ainsworth, the Nebraska Examiner reports. Also in the group are Kirk and Chelsea Peterson, Kinzie was preparing to assume ownership of the paper, but couldn’t find anyone to run it in the tight labor market. But the Painters came forward and said their daughter Erin is returning to town and is interested in doing the job.
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Schumann Printers Enhances Production Efficiency with Additional Kodak Magnus

At Schumann Printers (SPI), we are excited to announce the latest addition to our production line: a Kodak Magnus VLF with the fastest speed head available in the Magnus series. We are thrilled to expand our capabilities with this second Magnus system. The decision to acquire an additional Kodak Magnus was driven by our commitment to meeting the growing demands of our clients while maintaining the high standards of quality and timeliness they expect. This Magnus complements our existing equipment, allowing us to further streamline our prepress operations and improve overall efficiency. Dan Schumann, President of Schumann Printers, shared his thoughts on the acquisition: “Adding a second Kodak Magnus to our production lineup underscores our dedication to delivering on-time, high-quality results. This additional system enhances our ability to meet tight deadlines and support our clients’ diverse needs.”
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New Additions to SPI’s Saddle Stitcher Lines

Schumann Printers (SPI) is pleased to announce the latest enhancements to our production capabilities with the purchase of new Sim bases for our tabbers on the Primera Pro and Tempo 22 saddle stitchers. Additionally, we have invested in a new Sim book flipper and mail table for the SP 1000 saddle stitcher, enabling us to implement a new style of inkjetters for addressing books. These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to improving efficiency, simplifying processes, and staying ahead in the ever-evolving printing industry. The new Sim bases for our tabbers will optimize the performance of the Primera Pro and Tempo 22, ensuring smooth, reliable operation and reducing downtime.
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UPM listed the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones World and European Sustainability Indices

UPM has been listed as the only forest and paper industry company in the Dow Jones Global and European Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the years 2024-2025. “We are committed to creating value for our customers by using sustainable, renewable resources, reducing our environmental footprint, and increasing our positive societal impact. Sustainability is a core strategic value for UPM,” says Sami Lundgren, Vice President, Responsibility at UPM. This commitment is strongly visible in the company’s updated strategy published in September. UPM’s business portfolio is based on sustainable feedstocks and fossil-free energy, positioning the company for growth in renewable fibres, advanced materials, and decarbonisation solutions, while graphic papers continue to generate strong cash flows.
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