Two years after it was closed because of poor market conditions, the sawmill in Ignace, Ont., should be up and running in February.
Union hopes Northern Pulp 'will do the right thing' and make pension payment
The union representing laid-off Northern Pulp workers says its members are "very nervous" but hopeful the Nova Scotia mill will pay nearly $3.7 million to cover a deficit in pension plans, including $342,000 due next month.
NERC report highlights domestic recycled paper capacity increases
The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), Brattleboro, Vermont, has released an update to its "Summary of Announced Increased Capacity to Use Recycled Paper" report.
Is digitalisation changing the paper industry?
The increase in smart, wireless technology is all around us. It’s hard to imagine life without the internet on our phones or virtual assistants in our kitchens, helping us play music or add things to the shopping list. We’ve been exploring how has digitalisation impacted the paper industry.
E-commerce changes recycling patterns and challenges recycled fibre quality
E-commerce has, during the past few years, seen a particular boost before Christmas. In 2020, the pandemic will, without doubt, bring e-commerce sales to a new Christmas record, as shoppers avoid brick-and-mortar stores.
Itasca Announces Change of Name to GreenFirst Forest Products Inc.
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 11, 2021 - Itasca Capital Ltd. (TSXV: ICL) ("Itasca" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated September 17, 2020, the Company has changed its name to "GreenFirst Forest Products Inc."
Kadant Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021
Mondi celebrates eight wins at the 2021 WorldStar Packaging awards
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, received eight awards in three categories at this year’s WorldStar Packaging awards.
New York investment firm takes over Gorham mill
New owner pledges renamed White Mountain Paper will be ‘a leader among North American tissue and towel producers’
‘I will miss my mill’: Officials, employees reflect on Domtar Corp. closing Port Huron mill
Steve Fox may have left Domtar Corp.'s Port Huron paper mill more than a quarter century ago, but he still has lifelong friends from his time there.
B.C. paper mill sues Enbridge over gas pipeline rupture
The owners of a Prince George paper mill are suing for damages arising from the rupture of an Enbridge natural gas pipeline in 2018.
Boxing clever
E-commerce may be booming, but the packaging that items come in has become a concern for consumers. What can designers do to make packaging affordable, reliable and eco-friendly?
Fear of looming economic blow remains 1 year after Northern Pulp closure
A boom in lumber sales and pandemic relief funding has softened the blow of Northern Pulp's closure nearly one year ago, but the head of Forest Nova Scotia says the reprieve won't last.
Ontario Supporting Forestry Jobs and Worker Safety
Funding will help forest sector businesses offset the cost of COVID-19 safety measures
BC First Nations Forestry Council - Letter from CEO: Year End
2020 has been an unprecedented year. We are grateful to you for supporting us, for sharing in your knowledge and perspectives, and for guiding our vision to assist all Nations in creating a healthy forest sector that continues to sustain the cultural, spiritual, economic, and social lives of BC’s First Nations.
Laid-off employees of Ponderay Newsprint are running out of time and money
USK, Wash. – After being told to go home and not return to their jobs at the Ponderay Newsprint Company mill near Usk, north of Newport, in June, the 148 employees, from trainee to company president, have been taking different steps to safeguard their futures.
Domtar Announces Sale of Personal Care Business
Fort Mill, South Carolina, January 8, 2021 - Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Personal Care business to American Industrial Partners (AIP) for $920 million.
Port Alberni paper mill capitalizes on convenience food trend
When Paper Excellence Canada announced in mid-December it will invest $13 million in its Port Alberni mill to increase production of food grade paper, it was the company’s response to a pivot in restaurant trends.
GP Announces Sale of Nonwovens Business to Glatfelter
GP reached an agreement today to sell the company‘s nonwovens business to Glatfelter, a leading global supplier of engineered materials, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, for $175 million. The sale must still go through customary closing conditions and regulatory clearances from competition authorities.
International Paper Reaches Agreement to Sell Its Corrugated Packaging Business in Turkey
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 5, 2021 -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) has entered into an agreement to sell its 90.38% ownership interest in Olmuksan International Paper to Mondi Group for approximately €66 million.
Paper machine catches fire at Vancouver Island mill
No one was hurt after a fire erupted Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021, in one of the paper machines at Paper Excellence Canada in Port Alberni.
Novolex Aquires B&H Bag Company
Adds Production Capacity to Novolex Duro Bag Operations