The sale of a closed paper mill in Duluth, Minnesota will bring back at least 80 jobs to the region. It's the latest move affecting Wisconsin workers in a roiling paper industry.
B.C. logging blockade comes to a head as RCMP start arresting protesters
So far, roughly 60 protesters have been arrested in logging blockade for defying a court injunction obtained by the logging company that has rights to the area, defined as Tree Farm Licence 46.
Forest product prices show continued strength, industry analysts report
Analysts say there’s little immediate relief in store for Canadian home renovators and builders despite a slight recent softening in the pace of orders for forest products.
A perfect marriage for Domtar and Paper Excellence
With more than a century of Kingsport history under its belt, Domtar begins a new chapter with a definitive agreement to be acquired by an international conglomerate owned entirely by a member of a billionaire Indonesian family, Jackson Widjaja.
Could The Paper Industry End Up Being A Victim Of The Pandemic As Well?
One positive outcome of the pandemic and the implantation of distributed work has been a sharp drop in paper consumption: some large paper companies are closing factories to adapt to a market that no longer demands reams and reams of paper for photocopiers and printers as companies overnight were forced to move the vast majority of their admin to an electronic format.
Resolute Stockholders Vote in Favor of Each Proposal at Annual Meeting
MONTREAL, May 21, 2021 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today held its virtual annual meeting of stockholders.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company Concludes Successful Partnership with International Paper; Exchanges Remaining Minority Partnership Interest
ATLANTA, May 24, 2021 -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (the "Company" or "Graphic Packaging") announced today the conclusion of its successful partnership with International Paper Company.
Kruger Products Announces Closing of Financings for Sherbrooke Expansion Project
SHERBROOKE, Quebec, May 21, 2021 -- KP Tissue Inc. (“KPT”) (TSX: KPT) and Kruger Products L.P. (“KPLP”) today announced that certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of KPLP have closed financing transactions to fund the previously announced expansion of its Sherbrooke operations.
Paper Recycling Rates Remain High as Bills Target Producer Responsibility
In a time of renewed emphasis on reducing waste, paper recycling rates for products and packaging set the industry apart.
Designing a Sustainable Future with Wood
A new video powerfully illustrates – in just over a minute – the many benefits of building with wood.
Domtar breaks ground on $300 million renovation
KINGSPORT — Domtar officially entered the containerboard market on Friday with a groundbreaking ceremony for its $300 million renovation and expansion of the Kingsport mill.
Midland Undergoes Complete Rebranding Initiative
In an effort to demonstrate that it’s much more than a paper company, Midland Paper Packaging + Supplies has officially shortened its name to MIDLAND as part of a comprehensive rebranding initiative.
Kruger Helps to Launch a Mobile Vaccination Clinic
Answering the call to help the Québec government in its efforts to vaccinate the population, Kruger is proud to have partnered with the Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre (CIUSSS) for the Mauricie and Centre-du-Québec regions, and with the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR), for the dedication of the very first mobile vaccination clinic to hit the road in Québec.
From Challenges to Solutions: Celebrating Canadian Innovation Week 2021
Research and technology is key to the work Irving Woodlands is doing today. Whether a forester is using technology to provide real-time updates from their on-the-ground assessments or the team is relying on technology to architect the efficient delivery of more than 20 forest products to over 30 mills across 30,000km, innovation is continuing to drive our business forward.
Gov. Kemp Announces Domtar Corporation to Expand Wayne County Manufacturing Facility, Creating 75 Jobs
Atlanta, May 17, 2021 – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Domtar Corporation will invest more than $60 million to expand their Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) manufacturing operations in Jesup, delivering 75 additional jobs to Wayne County.
Selkin Logging Receives Indigenous Business Leadership Award
We are proud to congratulate one of Canfor’s contractors – Selkin Logging Limited – for winning the 2019 Indigenous Forestry Product Business Leadership Award.
Domtar Expanding to Become a Leading Airlaid Nonwovens Provider
FORT MILL, S.C.–May 17, 2021– Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced it will expand its Jesup, Georgia based Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) facility.
Being a Good Neighbour Means Taking Care of Our Neighbourhood
Far away from metropolises in a dreamy landscape of greenery, rolling hills, and a lazy river, lies Rosenthal am Rennsteig. People who appreciate a high recreational value in their free time live in this idyllic location where there is something for everyone.
U.S. trade chief pressured to lift duties on Canadian lumber
WASHINGTON -- As U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai prepares to meet her Canadian and Mexican counterparts on Monday to review progress in the new North American trade agreement, she is under pressure from home builders and lawmakers to cut U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber.
ST Paper moves ahead with plans to acquire, convert Duluth's former Verso mill
Even as it awaits the final approval of several pieces of funding, ST Paper LLC announced Friday it will purchase Verso Corp.'s idled Duluth mill and convert it to produce tissue, instead of the supercalendered paper the plant has manufactured in the past.
Kimberly-Clark Professional Donates Over 1 Million Face Masks and Cleaning Products to Help US Public Schools
Donation of masks, wipes and sanitizer to support schools in local Kimberly-Clark communities
GP’s Sale of Nonwovens Business to Glatfelter Finalized
Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s U.S. nonwovens business for $175 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.