CATAWBA, S.C. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been made aware of increased emissions at the New-Indy Containerboard paper mill in Catawba, South Carolina, state health officials said.
Fire at Port Alberni’s paper mill quickly extinguished
A fire at Paper Excellence’s Port Alberni mill that sent thick black smoke high into the sky on Friday was “a minor fire,” according to the mill’s general manager.
Resolute Marks UN International Day of Charity
This Sunday, September 5, is the United Nations’ International Day of Charity, established with the objective of sensitizing and mobilizing people and groups to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
Here’s How the Paper Industry is Cultivating a More Sustainable Tomorrow
Paper is a fixture in everyone’s lives. Whether it’s your to-go coffee cup on your way to work, a printed work presentation, or the cardboard box that brings your online grocery order, paper comes in many essential forms that make our everyday lives possible.
Canfor Donates $100,000 to Canadian Red Cross to Support British Columbia Fire Relief
VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 2, 2021 - Today Canfor Corporation ("the Company" or "Canfor") (TSX: CFP) announced it has provided $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross' British Columbia Fires Appeal to support their response efforts.
Resolute Celebrates 20-Year Partnership with Fort William First Nation
The success of Resolute’s Thunder Bay (Ontario) sawmill stems from a twenty-year collaboration between Resolute and Fort William First Nation.
Oregon adopts groundbreaking Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act
Historic new law overhauls Oregon’s recycling system, requires producers to help create convenient, accessible and reliable services for all Oregonians
GreenFirst Completes Acquisition of Rayonier Forest and Paper Product Assets
VANCOUVER, BC, August 30, 2021 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Purchaser”) is pleased to announce that on August 28, 2021 it closed the previously announced purchase of a portfolio of forest and paper product assets (the “Purchased Assets”) from Rayonier A.M. Canada G.P. (“RYAM GP”), Rayonier A.M. Canada Industries Inc. (“RYAM Industries”) and Rayonier A.M. Canada Enterprises Inc. (collectively with RYAM GP and RYAM Industries, “RYAM”), each a subsidiary of Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM).
International Paper Spinoff to Host Virtual Investor Day
Sylvamo™, The World's Paper Company, to host virtual Investor Day event Sept. 9
Sawmills will bounce back by fall, market watchers predict
Sawmill workers hit by curtailments at Canfor and Conifex should be back on the job in fairly short order, two market watchers are predicting.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Completes Sale of Lumber and Newsprint Assets
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--Aug. 30, 2021--
Rustad calls Canfor curtailment avoidable, blames high production cost
PRINCE GEORGE – Just a few months ago Canfor earned a record quarterly reported operating income of $1.04 billion driven by unprecedented high lumber prices and strong operating performance across all regions.
Large equipment fire breaks out at Resolute Forest Products sawmill
THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay firefighters and four pumper trucks responded Wednesday morning to what a spokesperson called a "stubborn" fire that heavily damaged a large piece of equipment in the Resolute sawmill wood yard.
More sawmill closures may be coming according to study
The province of B.C. could see a decrease in allowable annual cut (AAC), along with more sawmill closures in the near future.
B.C. to cover cost of training youth to become log truck drivers
The province of B.C. will pay for up to eight youth to launch careers as professional logging truck drivers in the Okanagan region.
Resolute Forest Products and Fort William First Nation celebrate a sawmill expansion
Resolute Forest Products is increasing a planned investment in its sawmill on the Fort William First Nation. The company made the announcement Aug. 25 as it and the First Nation held an event to celebrate their longstanding partnership.
Gov. Mills says she ‘will not allow’ Skowhegan’s Sappi paper mill to close over recent dam concerns
The governor made the comments amid worry that the state would require the Shawmut Dam on the Kennebec River to be removed, which in turn would lead to the closure of the nearby Sappi Paper mill.
International Paper Announces the Record Date and Distribution Date in Connection with the Spin-off of its Printing Papers Business
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 23, 2021 -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced the timing and additional details regarding the spinoff of its Printing Paper business, which will be known as Sylvamo Corporation ("Sylvamo").
Cascades Launches Innovative and Industry-Leading 100% Recycled Packaging Across Its Cascades Fluff & Tuff® Product Line
Cascades helps consumers "Go soft on the planet" by standing out through its environmental commitment with its innovative packaging that positions the Cascades Fluff & Tuff® brand as a leader in its category.
Can a paper mill solve a city's raw sewage woes? Corner Brook hopes so
A western Newfoundland city is partnering with one of its biggest private employers in the hopes of solving its raw sewage problem and finally meeting federal wastewater rules that it, and many other Canadian municipalities, haven't had the cash to comply with on their own.
NC Department of Labor investigating 'flash fire' at Canton paper mill, official confirms
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A state department is investigating an incident that occurred Aug. 18 at Evergreen Packaging, also known as the Canton Paper Mill.
Tennessee Senator Impressed by Kingsport Mill Conversion Progress
United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) praised Domtar’s agility and strategy in its Kingsport Mill conversion from paper production to packaging grades when he visited the site recently during an economic development tour.