﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:40:44 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Ahlstrom advances transition to renewable gas in Italy with multiyear biomethane agreements</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ahlstrom/r/ahlstrom-advances-transition-to-renewable-gas-in-italy-with-multiyear-biomethane-agreements,c4358300</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5378105</guid><description><![CDATA[AHLSTROM OYJ, PRESS RELEASE, JUNE 5, 2026 at 09:00 EEST  

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has signed multiyear biomethane supply agreements with two energy producers, reinforcing its commitment to decarbonizing industrial energy use. The agreements, representing the largest volume signed in Italy to date, cover seven biomethane production plants and enable a partial substitution of fossil natural gas with renewable biomethane.

Italy is a key part of Ahlstrom’s global footprint, representing approximately 13% of the asset base and 9% of the total workforce.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Board again featured on the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders list</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-board-oyj/r/metsa-board-again-featured-on-the-financial-times-europe-s-climate-leaders-list,c4358449</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5377772</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Board Corporation press release 04.06.2026
Metsä Board has again been included in the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders ranking, highlighting European companies that have made the most progress in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity.

 

The Europe’s Climate Leaders list identifies companies that have achieved reductions in their GHG emissions intensity over a multi‑year period, alongside meeting additional criteria related to transparency and climate commitments.

 

“Being recognised once again on the Financial Times Climate Leaders list reflects the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Södra decides on a profit distribution of SEK 696 million</title><link>https://news.cision.com/sodra/r/sodra-decides-on-a-profit-distribution-of-sek-696-million,c4356933</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5376063</guid><description><![CDATA[At Södra’s Annual General Meeting, a decision was taken to distribute SEK 696 million in profit to Södra’s members. The meeting was marked by strong member engagement, with a focus on the cooperative’s development, long-term competitiveness and the impact of the external environment.
“Södra is a cooperative shaped in the interaction between members, elected representatives and the business. The Annual General Meeting is a central part of this, where we come together to discuss and take decisions that are important for both today’s and tomorrow’s members,” says Magnus Hall, Chair of the Board]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:36:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Changes in the total number of shares in Holmen</title><link>https://news.cision.com/holmen/r/changes-in-the-total-number-of-shares-in-holmen,c4354556</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5373247</guid><description><![CDATA[In accordance with the resolution at the Annual General Meeting on 30 March 2026, Holmen AB has cancelled 8 500 000 repurchased treasury shares of series B.
Following the cancellation of 8 500 000 shares of series B the total number of shares in the company amounts to 154 012 324. The number of outstanding shares in the company amounts to 150 434 534, of which 45 246 468 shares of series A and 105 188 066 shares of series B. In addition, Holmen holds 3 577 790 treasury shares of series B. 

For more information, please contact: 
Stina Sandell, Director of Sustainability and Communications,]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Group’s SVP, Group R&amp;D Katariina Kemppainen to chair a major European bioeconomy organisation</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-group/r/metsa-group-s-svp--group-r-d-katariina-kemppainen-to-chair-a-major-european-bioeconomy-organisation,c4354788</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372630</guid><description><![CDATA[Katariina Kemppainen, Senior Vice President, Group R&D at Metsä Group, has been appointed Chair of the Board of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) on 28 May 2026.

Kemppainen’s appointment strengthens Metsä Group’s position in advancing the European bioeconomy. It also highlights the important role of the Finnish forest and bio-based industry sector in building a sustainable and competitive bioeconomy in the EU. The Chair role gives Metsä Group stronger opportunities to shape industry development. It helps create the conditions to strengthen the global competitiveness of the forest]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holmen completes share buyback program</title><link>https://news.cision.com/holmen/r/holmen-completes-share-buyback-program,c4354544</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372600</guid><description><![CDATA[On 18 May 2026, the Board of Directors resolved to repurchase up to 3 million Class B shares. The repurchase program has now been completed, reducing the number of outstanding shares by 2 per cent.
During the period 20–27 May 2026, Holmen repurchased 3 million Class B shares at an average price of SEK 315 per share, meaning that the buyback program has been completed. Following the repurchases, Holmen’s holding of its own Class B shares amounts to 3 577 790. The total number of outstanding shares amounts to 150 434,534, comprising 45 246 468 Class A shares and 105 188 066 Class B shares.

–]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Fibre once again achieves EcoVadis Platinum rating</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-group/r/metsa-fibre-once-again-achieves-ecovadis-platinum-rating,c4354521</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372489</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has once again been awarded the highest Platinum rating by EcoVadis. The company ranks among the top one percent of companies assessed globally in the pulp, paper and board industry – a position it has held since 2019.

The recognition reflects Metsä Fibre’s long-term commitment and continuous improvement across all areas of sustainability. In the latest assessment, the company achieved excellent scores in environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

“At Metsä Fibre, sustainability is visible in our daily work across the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ahlstrom achieves A-list score for second consecutive year in CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ahlstrom/r/ahlstrom-achieves-a-list-score-for-second-consecutive-year-in-cdp-supplier-engagement-assessment,c4354382</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372319</guid><description><![CDATA[AHLSTROM OYJ, PRESS RELEASE, MAY 28, 2026, at 10:00 EEST

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has been recognized for its approach to climate action, earning an A score in the 2025 CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA). This is the second consecutive year Ahlstrom has achieved the highest possible rating in the assessment.

The Supplier Engagement Assessment evaluates how effectively companies engage their suppliers on climate-related topics. It evaluates companies’ performance across key areas such as governance and business strategy, targets, Scope 3]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Group inaugurates the world’s most modern tissue mill in Mariestad, Sweden</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-group/r/metsa-group-inaugurates-the-world-s-most-modern-tissue-mill-in-mariestad--sweden,c4354052</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372108</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Group marked the inauguration of its expanded and modernised tissue paper mill in Mariestad, Sweden, on 26 May. The opening ceremony was conducted by external representatives together with Metsä Group and Metsä Tissue leadership.

Metsä Group has made significant investments in strengthening its tissue business in Europe. The €370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry and reflects Metsä Tissue’s commitment to the future of European hygiene and tissue sector.

The renewed Mariestad mill doubles its annual production capacity to]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bulletin from AGM in Rottneros</title><link>https://news.cision.com/rottneros-ab/r/bulletin-from-agm-in-rottneros,c4354230</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5371882</guid><description><![CDATA[Among others, the following resolutions were passed at the Annual General Meeting (the “AGM”) of Rottneros AB (publ) (“Rottneros” or the “Company”) held on 27 May 2026.

 

Adoption of income statement and balance sheet for the financial year 2025 and discharge from liability

The AGM resolved to adopt the income statement and the consolidated income statement for the financial year 2025 as well as the balance sheet and consolidated balance sheet as of 31 December 2025, as set out in the annual report. The members of the board of directors and the managing director were discharged]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Board expands its climate targets to end of life emissions with SBTi validation</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-board-oyj/r/metsa-board-expands-its-climate-targets-to-end-of-life-emissions-with-sbti-validation,c4353394</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5370447</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Board Corporation press release 26.05.2026
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of fresh fibre paperboards and part of Metsä Group, has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its updated near-term emissions reduction targets. Metsä Board has had SBTi validated targets in place since 2019. 

With the update, Metsä Board extends its climate targets beyond its own production to address greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain. This reflects a shift from focusing solely on operational emissions to managing climate impacts throughout the]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ahlstrom launches advanced glass microfiber media offering energy efficiency and longer lifetime for HVAC systems</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ahlstrom/r/ahlstrom-launches-advanced-glass-microfiber-media-offering-energy-efficiency-and-longer-lifetime-for,c4353010</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5370008</guid><description><![CDATA[AHLSTROM OYJ, PRESS RELEASE, MAY 26, 2026 at 10:00 EEST

Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber‑based specialty materials, announces the launch of a new generation of glass microfiber media for HVAC filtration, designed to meet the growing demand for responsible, high‑performance air filtration solutions. Produced in Turin (Italy), this new platform is made without any intentionally added PFAS while maintaining the durable water‑repellent properties essential for HVAC systems, enabling manufacturers to rely on safer materials without compromising functionality.

Leveraging advanced fiber]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Holmen expands lightweight containerboard range with fresh-fibre fluting</title><link>https://news.cision.com/holmen-board-and-paper-ab/r/holmen-expands-lightweight-containerboard-range-with-fresh-fibre-fluting,c4352796</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5369831</guid><description><![CDATA[To meet growing demand for lightweight and resource-efficient corrugated packaging, Holmen is extending the Holmen Elevate range with a fresh-fibre fluting – Holmen Elevate Flute. The addition enables a consistent approach across the entire corrugated structure, reducing material use and emissions without compromising performance.
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Holmen Elevate is a range of ultra-lightweight containerboard designed for consistent performance in corrugated packaging. With the addition of fresh-fibre fluting, the range now includes both liner and fluting. This enables a unified]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Renko sawmill is Metsä Fibre’s safest mill of 2025</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-group/r/renko-sawmill-is-metsa-fibre-s-safest-mill-of-2025,c4351885</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5368227</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Fibre’s Renko sawmill has been selected as the company’s safest unit in 2025 among its eight production facilities. The selection was based on the total recordable injury frequency (TRIF) of both personnel and contractor employees, as well as the site’s level of activity in implementing proactive safety measures.

During the past year, there were no accidents at the Renko sawmill involving either Metsä Fibre’s own personnel or contractor employees.

“The accident-free period has now exceeded 560 days, which is an excellent indication of long-term and committed safety work,” says]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Board earns a fourth ‘A’ from CDP with Supplier Engagement Assessment score, complementing earlier Triple A</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-board-oyj/r/metsa-board-earns-a-fourth--a--from-cdp-with-supplier-engagement-assessment-score--complementing-ear,c4350258</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5365908</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Board Corporation press release 19.5.2026
Metsä Board has been recognised by CDP for its efforts to engage suppliers in addressing climate change and has received an A score in CDP’s Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA). Earlier this year, Metsä Board achieved a CDP Triple A rating (https://www.metsagroup.com/metsaboard/news-and-publications/news/2026/metsa-board-is-the-only-nordic-company-to-achieve-cdps-triple-a-rating-for-leadership-in-environmental-transparency-and-performance/) across climate, forests and water security.

CDP’s annual Supplier Engagement Assessment assesses]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:27:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Repurchase of shares</title><link>https://news.cision.com/holmen/r/repurchase-of-shares,c4349907</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5364996</guid><description><![CDATA[The Board of Directors of Holmen has resolved to exercise the authorisation granted by the Annual General Meeting held on 30 March 2026 to repurchase shares.
The Board’s has resolved to repurchase up to 3 million class B shares during the period from 19 May 2026 up to the next Annual General Meeting, on one or more occasions. The shares will be repurchased on Nasdaq Stockholm in accordance with the price limitations stipulated in Nasdaq Nordic’s rulebook for the main market.

The purpose of the repurchase is to adjust the group’s capital structure and thereby create increased value for the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Conservation Foundation was offered more than a thousand hectares of forest for conservation</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-group/r/metsa-conservation-foundation-was-offered-more-than-a-thousand-hectares-of-forest-for-conservation,c4347657</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5362403</guid><description><![CDATA[Forest owners are interested in the voluntary protection of their forests, offering more than 1,000 hectares for the first application round organised by Metsä Conservation Foundation. These 85 sites represent diverse forests from all over Finland.

“I’m very pleased with the number of applications. Information about Metsä Conservation Foundation has reached forest owners well. The interest shows there’s demand for voluntary forest conservation,” says Shaheena Turak, manager of Metsä Conservation Foundation.

Metsä Conservation Foundation provides funding for the permanent protection of]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Fibre to modernize the cooking system at Kemi bioproduct mill</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-group/r/metsa-fibre-to-modernize-the-cooking-system-at-kemi-bioproduct-mill,c4347819</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5361961</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, will modernize the cooking system at its Kemi bioproduct mill in Finland in cooperation with international technology group Andritz. The modernised cooking system is scheduled to start up during the fourth quarter of 2026.

“The modernisation will support the availability and material efficiency of the Kemi bioproduct mill, increase flexibility in raw material usage and support the mill’s planned production levels,” says CEO Ismo Nousiainen, Metsä Fibre.

The project continues the long-standing cooperation between Metsä Fibre and Andritz. Andritz has]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:03:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Södra develops a new paper pulp – combining forest raw materials with oat hulls</title><link>https://news.cision.com/sodra/r/sodra-develops-a-new-paper-pulp---combining-forest-raw-materials-with-oat-hulls,c4345993</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5359242</guid><description><![CDATA[Södra is taking the next step in its innovation journey with the launch of Södra blue S – a new type of paper pulp that combines softwood fibres with oat hulls from Swedish grain processing. The initiative is a concrete example of how Södra explores new solutions while using resources more efficiently to create value and contribute to a more circular future.
Södra blue S has been developed to meet the growing demand for renewable materials and more circular use of resources. Drawing on its extensive experience in forest-based raw materials and more than ten years of developing technologies]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The strategic collaboration between Metsä Board and HEIDELBERG combines materials and machinery to deliver greater customer value in packaging solutions</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-board-oyj/r/the-strategic-collaboration-between-metsa-board-and-heidelberg-combines-materials-and-machinery-to-d,c4345849</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5359094</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Board Corporation press release 7.5.2026
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, including folding boxboards, foodservice boards and white kraftliners, and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG), (https://www.heidelberg.com/global/en/about_heidelberg/press_relations/ov_press_lounge.jsp#%3B1475%3B0%3B0%3B0%3B%3Bscore%3B0) a global market leader in integrated, future‑ready solutions for the printing, packaging and converting industries, have entered into a strategic collaboration.

The collaboration seeks to enhance the end‑to‑end value chain]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ahlstrom financial Report January-March 2026 published</title><link>https://news.cision.com/ahlstrom/r/ahlstrom-financial-report-january-march-2026-published,c4345786</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5358746</guid><description><![CDATA[AHLSTROM OYJ, PRESS RELEASE, May 7, 2026, at 09:00 EEST 

Ahlstrom Oyj has published the Financial Report for January-March 2026, today. The report is available at www.ahlstrom.com/investors. Earnings call for investors will be held today at 14:00 EEST (13:00 CEST). 

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Improvement across key financial metrics, strengthening both sequentially and year over year, and in line with expectations  

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Strategic improvement initiatives announced in February, strengthening long-term competitiveness of the company  

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Comparable EBITDA margin increased to a record Q1 level of 16.1%]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rottneros’ interim report January–March 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/rottneros-ab/r/rottneros--interim-report-january-march-2026,c4345671</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5358694</guid><description><![CDATA[Lower costs, but negative currency effect

 

NET TURNOVER decreased by 5 percent to 622 (652) MSEK. Sales volumes rose, but lower market prices and a weaker USD against the SEK had a negative impact.

 

THE NET PRICE for NBSK in SEK was 23 percent lower than in the first quarter of 2025. The CTMP price remained relatively stable, though it was impacted in SEK by the stronger krona.

 

VOLUME PRODUCED amounted to 81,300 (85,800) tonnes. Sulphate pulp production was adversely affected by the cold winter at the beginning of the quarter. CTMP production remained at the same level]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Board showcases Muoto™ moulded fibre solution at Interpack 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-board-oyj/r/metsa-board-showcases-muoto--moulded-fibre-solution-at-interpack-2026,c4345059</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5357801</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Board Corporation press release 6.5.2026
PPWR is establishing harmonised packaging requirements across the European Union, accelerating the shift towards recyclable packaging. Fibre‑based innovation is essential in translating these regulatory requirements into scalable solutions, such as Muoto™, which extends fibre into applications previously dominated by plastic.

Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, will showcase Muoto at its stand Hall 8a / Stand D49 at Interpack 2026, highlighting how fibre‑based materials can be applied in new packaging concepts designed to meet demanding]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Metsä Board Corporation: Managers’ transactions (Björklund, Elina)</title><link>https://news.cision.com/metsa-board-oyj/r/metsa-board-corporation--managers--transactions--bjorklund--elina-,c4344527</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5357050</guid><description><![CDATA[Metsä Board Corporation Managers transactions' 5 May 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EEST

The Annual General Meeting of Metsä Board Corporation held on 19 March 2026 decided that approximately one half of the Board’s annual remuneration is paid in the Company’s B-series shares. Pursuant to such decision, the following shares have been acquired for and on behalf of the Board member Elina Björklund:

Metsä Board Corporation - Managers' transactions - Björklund

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Person subject to the notification requirement

Name: Björklund, Elina

Position: Member]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>