Sappi Europe to increase prices for all Containerboard grades by 8 -10 %

Huhtamaki is rated ‘A’ (on a scale of AAA-CCC) on the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment. The rating of ‘A’ or above is only given to 25% of the companies in the packaging sector. Our improvement is driven by our commitment to reduce the environmental impact of our products, optimize recyclability, as well as by our governance practices. “Huhtamaki has set itself an ambitious 2030 Sustainability Strategy. We want to become world-class leader in all three areas of sustainability: environment, social and governance. The MSCI rating shows that we are on the right track. We are determined to improve and will continue to focus on achieving carbon neutrality in our production and reaching our Science Based Targets by 2030,” says Thomasine Kamerling, EVP Sustainability and Communications.

Berry Global Group, Inc. announced that it will be expanding its line of high-performance building wraps through the launch of TYPAR® DrainableWrap™, the Company’s first drainable building wrap engineered to protect multi-story structures from the elements and manage excess moisture. TYPAR DrainableWrap Commercial has joined TYPAR MetroWrap in the brand’s growing portfolio of building wraps designed specifically for commercial structures. “The addition of TYPAR DrainableWrap Commercial is further proof of Berry Global’s commitment to the commercial market and delivering on our customer promise of Innovation for the World. Solutions for You.,” said Andrew Irvine, product manager, TYPAR. “This new commercial wrap offers the superior UV protection and tear strength needed for commercial job sites while also helping commercial builders and architects address the growing challenge of drainage in high-rise building envelopes.”

Sonoco announced it is implementing a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the United States and Canada, effective with shipments beginning November 16, 2020. Sonoco cited significantly longer backlogs at its mills along with continuing inflation of input costs, especially freight and papermaking chemicals as the drivers for this pricing action.