What Cardboard Prices Tell Us About the State of the Economy

[ad_1] Cardboard prices are pointing to better times ahead.  Producers are lifting prices for the thick paper used to make delivery boxes for the first time since the Federal Reserve…

Smurfit must tackle WestRock costs, not just paper over the cracks

[ad_1] Analysis Investor sentiment towards the packaging industry has waned, but if the Irish company can wrap up the merger with its American rival, they’ll come flocking back Tony Smurfit,…

Tech Stocks Pull Market Lower

[ad_1] Technology stocks pulled the S&P 500 lower after a disappointing forecast from Oracle damped enthusiasm for the sector. [ad_2] Source link

$20 Billion Paper Powerhouse to Be Formed by Merger

[ad_1] Smurfit Kappa and WestRock said they reached a tie-up agreement. Tony Smurfit will be CEO of the combined company. [ad_2] Source link

Dublin-based Smurfit Kappa in merger talks with US firm WestRock – BBC News

[ad_1] Dublin-based Smurfit Kappa in merger talks with US firm WestRock  BBC [ad_2] Source link

Dublin-based Smurfit Kappa in merger talks with US firm WestRock

[ad_1] WestRock is the second largest packaging company in the US. Smurfit said the boards of the two businesses are “discussing the key terms of a potential combination”. If the…

WSJ News Exclusive | Paper Companies Near Big Merger Deal

[ad_1] WestRock, Smurfit Kappa are in talks to create a company with combined value of roughly $20 billion. [ad_2] Source link

What do Tacoma business leaders have planned for the workforce when WestRock shuts down

[ad_1] Business plan for the workforce when WestRock mill closes …  Tacoma News Tribune [ad_2] Source link