The company that owns the mothballed Northern Pulp mill is launching further legal action as part of its effort to resume operations.
The Dos & Don’ts of Modern Curbside Recycling
Recycling is part of American culture, with 94 percent of those surveyed saying they support it, and 74 percent saying it should be a top priority. Yet only half of Americans have access to curbside recycling, and many of those well-meaning recyclers go about it the wrong way. As a result, far too many items that could be recycled end up in a landfill.
Saica Group starts production in Hamilton, Ohio
Saica Group has started its production of corrugated packaging in its new plant in Hamilton, Ohio.
ResourceWise Expands Its Wood Fiber Pricing Globally with Acquisition of Wood Resources International
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 13, 2022 -- ResourceWise, the newly formed parent company of Forest2Market, Fisher International and Tecnon OrbiChem, has acquired Wood Resources International (WRI).
Interfor to Sell Acorn Specialty Sawmill in British Columbia
BURNABY, British Columbia, April 12, 2022 -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its Acorn specialty sawmill located near Vancouver, British Columbia (“B.C.”) (the “Mill”) to an affiliate of San Industries Ltd. (the “San Group”).
Cascades Changes 2022 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders to a Virtual-Only Format
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, April 12, 2022 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) (the "Company" or "Cascades") today announced that, due to the ongoing public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and to mitigate the health and safety risks to the Company's shareholders, the location of the Company's 2022 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (including any adjournments or postponements, the "Meeting") has been changed to a virtual-only meeting format.
TC Transcontinental condemns a City of Montreal regulation which would put an end to the Publisac
Montréal, April 11, 2022 – TC Transcontinental (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), owner of the Publisac, reacts today to the City of Montreal’s announcement of its intention to implement an opt-in system for the distribution of flyers beginning in May 2023, that would lead to the end of the distribution of the Publisac on its territory.
Houston government clarifying law at centre of Northern Pulp's $450M lawsuit
Almost seven years to the day the Boat Harbour Act was unanimously adopted at Province House, the Nova Scotia government said it is strengthening the legislation's language in an attempt to clarify its intent.
New Seasons Market adopts sustainable PaperSeal® tray packaging
Leading global provider of fiber-based consumer packaging, Graphic Packaging International ('Graphic Packaging') is helping grocer New Seasons Market to build on its commitment to the highest levels of environmental stewardship.
WestRock to Close Panama City, Florida, Paper Mill
ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK) today announced it will permanently cease operations at its mill in Panama City, Florida, by June 6, 2022.
Maine Compass: Maine’s paper shortage an opportunity for industrial revolution
It’s no secret: Maine’s paper industry is in trouble and has been for decades.
Waste Reduction - Improving Log Yield
It takes several decades to grow a tree, but we only get one opportunity to process it into lumber. That's why we need to ensure we use the best tools, technology and processes, yielding the highest volume of boards for each log consumed.
Lindsay Goldberg Enters into Agreement to Sell Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC to H.I.G. Capital
Leading provider of fiber-based specialty solutions positioned for continued growth and investment
MIDLAND Announces Strategic Acquisition of J.Schmid
MIDLAND, one of the nation’s largest independent packaging and paper distributors, today announced the acquisition of J.Schmid, a full-service branding and creative agency headquartered in Kansas City.
The state of the paper industry workforce
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WBAY) - We’ve followed the ups and downs of the local paper industry closely. Wisconsin is the number one paper-producing state in the nation. Despite the pandemic and a few setbacks over the years, the industry remains strong.
GreenFirst adding more than 45 High-Skilled Jobs at its Kapuskasing Paper Mill
TORONTO, ON, April 1, 2022 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (“GreenFirst”) is pleased to announce plans to restart the second paper machine at its Kapuskasing Paper Mill.
J&J Green Paper Receives Patent Approval for Its Fully Compostable, All-Natural Paper Coating and Process in the United States
The latest approval expands the footprint of the Miami-based green paper products developer now poised for global expansion
Is There a Paper Ballot Shortage?
Some recent news reports have suggested a shortage of paper availability for paper ballots in advance of upcoming elections. We sat down with Terry Webber, AF&PA’s Vice President of Industry Affairs, to answer a few commonly asked questions about this important topic.
Worker dead following incident at Resolute Forest Products sawmill in Ignace, Ont.
Ontario Ministry of Labour investigating, operations at the sawmill suspended for several days
Ashdown Mill A62 Paper Machine Resumes Full Operation
The A62 paper machine at our Ashdown Mill is once again fully operational thanks to excellent planning and foresight by our commercial paper team, along with outstanding dedication and agility from our manufacturing production team.
Canfor Announces Reduced Operating Schedules at Western Canada Sawmills Due to Global Supply Chain Crisis
VANCOUVER, BC, March 30, 2022 - Today Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announced that it will implement reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills effective April 4, 2022 due to the cumulative effects of the unprecedented global supply chain crisis that has been ongoing for several months.
GreenFirst Welcomes Support from the Ontario Government in Kapuskasing
TORONTO, ON, March 30, 2022 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) welcomed Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry to the Paper Mill in Kapuskasing to announce that the Ontario government is providing $400,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support and strengthen the forestry sector in Northern Ontario.