Solenis to Increase Prices on all Product Lines across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Kimberly-Clark Professional announced a donation of over 1 million face masks and cleaning products to school districts across the country. The donation, consisting of Kimberly-Clark Professional™ General Purpose Face Masks, Scott® 24 Wipes and Scott® Gel Hand Sanitizer with Moisturizers, will support over 235,000 K-12 students, faculty and administrators in nearly 400 schools across 15 states where Kimberly-Clark employees live and work, including locations in Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin, among others. "We know that many schools across the country are still in need of proper supplies to help protect students and faculty as they work to finish the school year strong," said Susan Gambardella, President, Kimberly-Clark Professional North America.

Sappi North America announces a transactional price increase on new and unconfirmed orders that book with confirmed delivery dates on or after Monday, April 16, 2018 on the following products: • Opus Folio Sheets, Digital Sheets and Sheeter Rolls – all basis weights, all finishes • Flo Folio Sheets, Digital Sheets and Sheeter Rolls – all basis weights, all finishes • EuroArt Folio Sheets, Digital Sheets and Sheeter Rolls – all basis weights, all finishes. Standard differentials and upcharges apply. This price increase includes all private label programs.

On April 16, Catalyst Paper Corporation curtailed production on paper machine 11 at the Powell River mill in response to a shortage of fibre and United States tariffs on uncoated groundwood paper. When it announced the action, Catalyst stated the curtailment would last until May 7. No layoffs are expected as a result of the curtailment and employees affected are being moved to other duties at the mill.