Montreal, November 23, 2021 – Earlier today, Interfor Corporation announced it has reached an agreement with an affiliate of Kelso & Company to acquire 100% of the equity interests of EACOM Timber Corporation.
Kamloops pulp mill union boss not expecting major changes once new owners take over in 2022
The President of Unifor Local 10B which represents Domtar employees in Kamloops is still not expecting major changes when the pulp mill is sold to a third party next year.
Paper Excellence warns of potential delivery interruptions for customers
Paper Excellence is warning customers may see pulp and paper delivery delays due to ongoing supply chain disruptions in North America, compounded by other factors in B.C.
Governor Mills Announces Launch of Forestry Recovery Grant Program
Governor Janet Mills announced today that the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) is now accepting applications for Phase 1 of the Forestry Recovery Initiative, a multi-phase grant program to support Maine’s forest products industry and the people it employs, create and sustain jobs in rural Maine, and strengthen the state’s economy.
Paper Excellence donates $50,000 to Saskatchewan Polytechnic for scholarship program
[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence announced today that it is donating $50,000 to Saskatchewan Polytechnic to create a Paper Excellence student awards scholarship program.
K.T.G. (USA) Inc. plans $21M Memphis plant expansion
K.T.G. (USA) Inc. plans to expand its Memphis operations, creating 36 jobs and investing more than $21 million.
AF&PA Responds to House Passage of the Build Back Better Framework
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Build Back Better Act framework.
Kimberly-Clark Named by Seramount as One of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women for Fifth Consecutive Year
Canfor Announces Closing of Fort Nelson Tenure Transfer
Vancouver, BC — Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) is announcing the closing of the Fort Nelson tenure transfer to Peak Renewables further to the Company’s news release on November 17, 2020.
Man injured after accident in an industrial paper machine in Niagara Falls
When authorities arrived at the scene, they found a 40-year-old male employee trapped in a large roller that is used to feed paper.
Paper Excellence Announces Temporary Curtailment of Catalyst Paper tiskwat Mill in Powell River, BC
[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence today announced the temporary curtailment of operations at its Catalyst Paper tiskwat mill. Severe challenges with local and global supply chain congestion exacerbated by BC’s recent atmospheric river event have caused significant paper inventory and movement problems for the company.
Kamloops pulp mill must be sold to third party as part of Domtar/Paper Excellence merger
While the merger of Domtar and Paper Excellence has been approved by the Competition Bureau of Canada, part of the approval means the Kamloops pulp mill must be sold to a third party.
Domtar, Paper Excellence Merger Receives Canadian Competition Bureau Approval
Paper Excellence B.V. (“Paper Excellence”) and Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) jointly announced that they have received Canadian Competition Act approval for their business combination whereby Karta Halten B.V., an affiliate of Paper Excellence, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Domtar common stock for $55.50 per share in cash pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger dated May 10, 2021 (the “Merger”).
In first earnings call, Sylvamo execs report recovering demand, talks supply chain, higher input costs
On Nov. 10, at the beginning of Sylvamo’s inaugural quarterly earnings call, CEO Jean-Michel Ribiéras reiterated the business' lofty goal — to be considered “the world’s paper company.”
Recovered paper inventories fill up at domestic mills
With more recovered paper being sold stateside than to export markets, some domestic paper mills report fairly full recovered paper inventories this fall.
Government of Canada seeking innovative ways to reduce tree planting cost and waste
Natural Resources Canada is challenging small businesses to propose new processes and technologies for tree seedling activities
AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today.
What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility
Question: After your recycling is picked up, where does it go? Answer: Once the recycling truck has picked up your paper and other recyclables, it heads over to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Celadon to Open North American Headquarters, State-of-the-Art Recycling, Advanced Manufacturing Operations in Savannah
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Celadon Development Corporation “Celadon” will invest more than $155 million in opening a North American headquarters and a state-of-the-art recycling and advanced manufacturing facility in Chatham County, creating 117 jobs in the Savannah area. This represents Phase 1 of Celadon’s major investment project in Georgia.
Mills announces $20 million in federal funding to help forest industry
Gov. Janet Mills today announced a $20 million grant program to help Maine’s forest industry offset losses due to the pandemic, improve infrastructure to supply products, and develop new products.
After partisan crossfire, new bill revises aid to threatened paper mills
A plan for the state to revive shuttered paper mills in central and northern Wisconsin has taken a new, bipartisan turn after Democrats and Republicans each tried to use the issue as a bargaining chip earlier this year.