VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2022 - Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) is announcing the continuation of reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills due to the ongoing global supply chain challenges. The Company has been operating at approximately 80% of production capacity since late March 2022.
New business accelerator focuses on forest products industry
Accelerators are short-term programs, often focused on specific industries or technologies, designed to help businesses at the very beginning of their life cycle — start-ups in what is known as “seed stage.”
Kingsport Team Marks Milestones as Packaging Conversion Project Progresses
Bales, a boat and a bridge dedication have each played a part in the conversion of Domtar’s Kingsport Mill this spring, as the company has continued to meet important milestones on its way to machine startup.
Following CP's successful return to Atlantic Canada, Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick announce critical supply chain investment for Port Saint John and New Brunswick Southern Railway
CALGARY, AB, May 25, 2022 - Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today applauded the announcement made by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick to invest in additional capacity expansion at Port Saint John.
Gas buildup caused 2020 explosion at pellet plant
A series of explosions at the Houston Pellet Plant on Nov. 25, 2020 which injured four people was triggered when a buildup of unknown combustible gas was ignited by the plant’s natural gas burner used to dry wet fibre, indicates an extensive WorkSafe BC report into the incident.
Pulp lends itself to many things
While we've known how to make pulp for over a hundred years now, its versatility keeps on surprising us.
Introducing Peace River Transport
Within Mercer and here at Mercer Peace River (MPR), investing in innovative solutions to improve environmental outcomes is a priority.
4 Cariboo Pulp and Paper contractors sent to hospital after vapour exposure
Four contractors at West Fraser’s Cariboo Pulp and Paper mill in Quesnel were sent to G.R. Baker Hospital after a brief exposure to a by-product of the manufacturing process.
ProAmpac Acquires Specialty Packaging, Inc.
Expansion of Paper, Film and Foil Production Capacity Extends Reach With Food Service Customers and Deepens Presence in Southern U.S.
Unifor ratifies agreement with Resolute Forest Products
MONTREAL – The tentative agreement reached last weekend was ratified by 89.5% of Unifor union members working in Resolute Forest Products' paper mills.
SWM and Neenah Announce Executive Leadership Team and Operational Structure for Combined Company Post Close
ALPHARETTA, Ga.-- Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) (“SWM”) and Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP) (“Neenah”), two leading global manufacturers of specialty materials, today announced the future executive leadership team and operating structure for the combined company, effective upon completing their pending merger.
H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Pixelle Specialty Solutions
SPRING GROVE, PA -- H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with over $49 billion of equity under management, has announced that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of Pixelle Specialty Solutions Holding LLC (“Pixelle” or the “Company”).
Resolute Announces Ratification of Collective Agreement at Seven Canadian Pulp and Paper Mills
MONTREAL, May 20, 2022 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced ratification of a four-year collective agreement by Unifor union members at seven of the company's pulp and paper mills in Canada, following an agreement-in-principle reached on May 15, 2022.
The progression of paper mills
Alaina D'Altorio of Smith Corona details the challenges impacting the paper industry and what could happen in the future.
Transportation and infrastructure difficulties are hobbling Canada’s forest products industry
Canada’s forest products industry has been having a hard time of late sending and receiving shipments and keeping up with production schedules.
Resolute and Fort William First Nation Break Ground on Thunder Bay Sawmill Expansion
On May 6, Fort William First Nation and Resolute officially broke ground on a $17 million project to expand our Thunder Bay (Ontario) sawmill.
Harnessing Solar Power at Resolute’s Florida Tissue Operations
At Resolute, we continue to deliver on our strong commitment to climate change mitigation and green energy projects that optimize the use of renewables.
Taylor mill curtailment extended
A supply chain backlog and rail car shortage will continue to trouble the Taylor mill through summer and likely into the fall.
Kamloops mayor likes sale of pulp mill to Kruger of Montreal
Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian said he is excited about Kruger Inc. of Montreal purchasing the local pulp mill.
Tla'amin Nation lays claim to Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site
Tla’amin Nation has written to Paper Excellence laying claim to the Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill site and Lot 450.
Canfor Pulp Announces Voting Results for the Election of Directors
VANCOUVER, BC, May 6, 2022 - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) announces, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Canfor Announces Voting Results for the Election of Directors
VANCOUVER, BC, May 6, 2022 - Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announces, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in Vancouver, British Columbia.