Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year 2024 results that illustrated the strength of its innovation-led growth model, driving volume gains, improving product mix, and generating significant efficiencies enabling reinvestment in its brands, new capabilities, and generating attractive returns to its shareholders. 2024 was a breakthrough year for Kimberly-Clark with the launch of our transformative, multi-year Powering Care strategy and successfully rewiring our organization into three powerhouse segments with world-class functional support," said Kimberly-Clark Chairman and CEO, Mike Hsu. "Our full-year results exceeded our new long-term growth algorithm - supported by consistent execution across the organization - and we established a strong foundation to accelerate our strategy in 2025 and beyond." "We delivered organic top-line growth with an upward inflection in volume-plus-mix. This, coupled with improved productivity, has driven strong adjusted profit growth and fueled investments to advance our competitive advantage." Hsu continued. "We're excited about this new chapter of Kimberly-Clark, and we look forward to building on our momentum and enhancing value for all stakeholders."

Total European shipments of graphic papers were down 0.3% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 3.5% year-to-date. Total European shipments of newsprint were down 7.0% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 7.8% year-to-date. Total European shipments of sc-magazine were down 1.2% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 8.1% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated mechanical reels were UP 6.8% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are UP 2.9% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated mechanical (improved & others) were UP 7.3% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are UP 7.1% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated woodfree were down 2.9% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 5.8% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated woodfree were UP 1.3% in April '18 vs. April '17 and are down 3.0% year-to-date. Click Read More below for additional information.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Crawford as Territory Sales Manager for the Southwest US. Based out of Las Vegas, Nevada, Chris will be responsible for Southern California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Chris has a wealth of industry knowledge, having worked across both the print and signage markets since 2005. This includes serving in a range of senior positions with various leading print and sign shops, as well as at major print and graphics distributors.