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Ear Falls Rallies to Protect Forestry Jobs

The community of Ear Falls, Ontario, rallied in October to save forestry jobs after Interfor indefinitely shut down its sawmill.

SupplyOne Expands Midwest Reach with New Acquisition

SupplyOne has expanded its presence in the U.S. Midwest with the acquisition of Lamb & Associates Packaging, ...

Lumber Outlook: Imports Still Key to U.S. Supply Chain

US housing demand and production constraints ensure a strong import role for lumber, new outlook report finds 

West Fraser Permanently Shuts Two Mills, Reduces Capacity

West Fraser announced it will permanently close its lumber mills in Augusta, Georgia, and 100 Mile House, British Columbia, ...

Södra to Launch Carbon Capture Pilot at Värö Mill

Södra will launch a carbon capture pilot at its Värö pulp mill in early 2026, ...

Cascades Reports Solid Third-Quarter 2025 Results

Cascades released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, posting stronger-than-expected performance driven by higher volumes, ...

Trade Concerns Still Dominate

FPAC Sees Biomass Investment Tax Credits and Regulatory Efficiency Commitments as Key to Improving Competitiveness for the Long-Term 

FPAC Outlines Priorities for Recovery in Budget 2025

Canada’s Forest Sector Seeks Clear Signals in Budget 2025 to Set Stage for Recovery and Growth 

Advancing Coffee Cup Recycling in Canada

Recycling takeaway coffee cups has long been a challenge. Most are made from paperboard lined with a thin layer of plastic or polyethylene to resist liquids, ...

FPAC Responds to the Latest EUDR Proposal

European Union (EU) Commission Proposal on EUDR misses the mark

Canada’s 200,000 forest sector workers can’t be sidelined in Canada-U.S. negotiations

Forest sector directly employs 200,000 Canadians (plus another 200,000 indirectly) 

Making rice paper

I was first introduced to rice paper as a child when my mother baked almond macaroons. 

World's widest release paper production line successfully started up

Voith and Wuzhou Special Paper have successfully commissioned the new PM 21 specialty paper machine in Hanchuan, Hubei Province.

Extending Reel Spool Life with Ultrasonic Testing

Enhancing the Longevity of Paper Machine Reel Spools through Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing 

Five Proven Strategies to Optimize Tank Cleaning in Pulp and Paper Operations

In the pulp and paper industry, tank cleaning is often treated as a routine maintenance task—necessary but inefficient. 

Smurfit Westrock Advances Sustainable Supply Chain Innovation

Smurfit Westrock is highlighting the growing importance of sustainable supply chain innovation as a driver of both business performance and environmental progress.

Strategic site development for sustainable projects in the paper industry

The paper and packaging industry is facing major challenges: raw material prices, energy costs, environmental regulations and ...

Innovative Data Analytics in the Paper Industry: Balancing Ad Hoc Insights with Automated Consistency

The pulp and paper industry is constantly evolving, driven by the need to optimize processes and uphold high-quality standards.

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