The province has vowed to keep raw logs in B.C. after unveiling a two-year plan to revitalize forestry along the coast.
B.C. government extends coastal log export rules for six months
The B.C. government has extended its log export orders for Northwest B.C. by another six months, allowing coastal logging contractors north of Vancouver Island to export a large share of their harvest.
As emerald ash borer invasion grows, Europe looks to Fredericton scientist for help
Peter Silk has spent years studying how to mitigate the damage caused by emerald ash borers, and now the Fredericton-based research scientist is headed to Europe to share his expertise about the "green menace."
West Fraser Announces Temporary Production Curtailments in British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. –Today, West Fraser announced temporary curtailments of approximately three weeks of production throughout the first quarter of 2019 at each of three British Columbia sawmills: Chasm, 100 Mile House, and Chetwynd.
Preventing Wood Fiber Loss Improves Efficiency — and the Bottom Line
Most New Year's resolutions are meant to improve some aspect of life.
Small external fire extinguished quickly at Catalyst’s Crofton pulp mill
An external fire was put out on site at the Catalyst Crofton pulp mill Monday afternoon before it got out of control.
Repap Resources "cautiously optimistic" about bid for Fort Frances mill
FORT FRANCES, ON — Repap Resources Group, an unincorporated private six-member investment group, has had preliminary discussions with Resolute Forest Products about its proposed purchase of the idled pulp and paper mill in Fort Frances.
Quebec Forest Industries Council Offers Forest Facts
The Quebec Forest Industries Council (QFIC), the trade association representing forest products companies operating in Quebec, is eager to bring forest facts to the public through a redesign of its campaign, A Forest of Possibilities, and its complementary element, I Believe in Our Forest.
Port Hudson Communication Papers and Pulping Operations to Shut Down
Tissue, Towel Manufacturing To Continue As Important Asset For GP Consumer Business
Appvion’s response to “Skip the Slip” legislation proposed in California
(Appleton, Wisconsin, January 10, 2019) Appvion Operations, Inc. ("Appvion"), North America's largest producer of direct thermal receipt paper, is concerned about California's misguided legislation attempt to limit paper receipts for environmental and health protection.
Georgia-Pacific to dismiss 650 workers at Port Hudson paper mill
PORT HUDSON, LA (WAFB) - Georgia-Pacific announced Thursday morning they will leave the paper business, effectively laying off more than 600 workers at its plant in Port Hudson.
Forest Sector Applauds Government’s Decision to Proceed with Supply Chain Investigation
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) welcomes today's federal decision to have the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) investigate supply chain failures in British Columbia's Lower Mainland.
Making the impossible possible at former Neenah paper mill
BRATTLEBORO — A little more than two months ago, a meeting of the minds was called to figure out a way to keep a paper mill in operation.
Recycling, Transportation Infrastructure, Trade, Tax, Regulatory Process Reform Top AF&PA 2019 Advocacy Priority List
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced that a more resilient paper recycling system, transportation infrastructure, international trade, tax policy, and regulatory reforms and process improvements top its 2019 advocacy priority list.
Digital or Paper Communications? Campaign Fights for Right to Choose
Do you prefer to receive important documents digitally or on paper? Either way, we believe you should be able to choose.
Talks Continue To Reopen Fort Frances Mill
Efforts by Repap Resources to acquire the idled Resolute Forest Products mill in Fort Frances continue.
Economic impact study shows PHP still strong despite tariffs
PORT HAWKESBURY: Six years after its re-opening, Port Hawkesbury Paper LP (PHP) continues to significantly contribute to the economy of Nova Scotia with total expenditures exceeding $1 billion since the mill was re-opened in 2012.
New boss to fine tune White River, Hornepayne sawmills
Retirement isn't a word that's usually associated with Frank Dottori.
IP board member retires
A board member for one of Memphis' largest public companies has retired.
Glatfelter Enters Into Consent Decree to Resolve Fox River Environmental Liability
York, PA, January 3, 2019: Glatfelter (NYSE: GLT) today announced that it has entered into a consent decree with the United States Government, the State of Wisconsin, and Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, under which Glatfelter expects to fully resolve its liability for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay environmental remediation and related Superfund litigation.
Midland Acquires Consulting and Strategy Firm CohereOne
Midland Paper, Packaging & Supplies (https://www.midlandpaper.com/), one of the nation's largest independently-owned fine paper and packaging distributors, announced today that it has acquired the San Rafael, CA based multichannel merchant consulting and strategy services firm CohereOne.
Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP): Money Really Does Grow on Trees
Long-term shareholders of Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) are used to volatility. Since 1995, the company's stock has fallen by more than 50% six times, the most recent of which started in the summer of 2018, where shares fell from a high of $33 to just $16 today.