Finch Paper Announces Price Increase

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 10 percent in June compared to June 2020. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 16 percent in June compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased four percent when compared to May 2021. U.S. purchases of uncoated free sheet (UFS) papers in June increased 16 percent compared to last June while the inventory level decreased three percent compared to May 2021. UFS imports decreased five percent while exports increased 33 percent in May 2021. Coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased four percent compared to June 2020 while the inventory level decreased six percent compared to May 2021. CFS imports decreased six percent while exports increased 58 percent in May 2021. U.S. purchases of coated mechanical (CM) papers in June increased 41 percent compared to last June while the inventory level decreased three percent compared to May 2021. CM imports and exports both increased compared to May 2020, up 29 percent and 41 percent respectively. Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased nine percent compared to June 2020 while the inventory level decreased five percent compared to May 2021. UM imports and exports both increased compared to May 2020, up 26 percent and 52 percent respectively.

Twin Rivers Paper Company has announced the promotion of Tyler Rajeski to President and Chief Financial Officer. In the new role, Rajeski will oversee all functions of the business, including finance, procurement, operations, customer supply chain, sales and human resources. Rajeski continues to report to the Chief Executive Officer of Twin Rivers Paper, Debabrata ‘Deba’ Mukherjee. “Tyler has done a spectacular job leading several significant initiatives for Twin Rivers Paper, including a major refinancing of the business that has provided Twin Rivers with a strong working capital position, and the recent sale of the company’s Plaster Rock softwood lumber operation that benefits Twin with a long-term supply agreement,” stated Mukherjee. “Tyler’s impressive accomplishments in a relatively short timeframe have created strategic value for the business that will help ensure its long-term success.”

Sustana, a leading manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber and paper products, announces the appointment of Jeffrey Crawford to the position of Vice President of Sustainability. Jeffrey brings over 13 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, investors, United Nations agencies, and national governments design and implement sustainability and climate strategies, policies, and projects in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America to Sustana. He will be responsible for driving Sustana’s sustainable products, strategy, and ESG initiatives across Sustana Fiber and Rolland Papers, advancing the group’s leadership in providing sustainable recycled solutions to the paper and packaging industry. Jeffrey will lead the company’s sustainability strategy for Rolland Paper as well as Sustana Fiber recycled fiber operations. Sustana has full control over the fiber production, recycled papermaking, and converting processes and Jeffrey’s role will build upon Sustana’s Sustainability Strategy and be an ambassador for recycled sustainability produced printing papers and packaging plus food packaging.