Walk into the absorbent hygiene section of your local pharmacy or grocery store and you’ll see our Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) airlaid products everywhere.
International Paper Company Announces Completion of Sylvamo Corporation Spin-Off
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2021 -- International Paper Company (NYSE:IP) today announced the completion of its previously announced separation and spin-off of its global printing papers business, now operating as Sylvamo Corporation (NYSE: SLVM).
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
Today, September 30, marks the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – a day to reflect on the painful history and impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous peoples, and to advance the healing of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.
EACOM Timber Corporation supports Orange Shirt Day
Timmins, September 30, 2021 – On the occasion of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, EACOM Timber Corporation announces a donation of $15,000 to Orange Shirt Society.
Paper Excellence donates $50,000 to Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program
[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence announced today a $50,000 donation to Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures: Bursaries, Scholarships, and Awards program which provides funding to Indigenous students in full and part time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships, and technology programs.
EACOM Announces a $10 Million Dollars Investment at its Gogama Housing Facility
Montreal, September 28, 2021 – EACOM Timber Corporation, announces a $10 million dollars investment over 5 years to replace its existing housing facility in Gogama, Ontario. The investment will allow to replace the 12 housing units by a complex of 44 units including a food catering service for its employees.
Tla’amin Nation and Catalyst Take Meaningful Steps Toward Reconciliation
[Richmond, BC] – The Tla’amin Nation and Catalyst, a Paper Excellence company, announced today their intent to build a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out the intentions of all parties to build a new and collaborative relationship together.
Fighting COVID-19: We all play a role
As part of our program to support COVID-19 vaccination, launched in spring 2021, the teams at each of Resolute’s operations will receive a financial reward to donate to a community organization of their choosing.
Jim Irving says glyphosate ban would be 'disastrous'
New Brunswick's largest forestry company and its wealthy owners have urged members of the provincial legislature to not give in to what they call "misinformation" about the herbicide glyphosate.
Northern Pulp paying Colchester facility to treat storm water and landfill leachate
Northern Pulp is looking into the feasibility of treating the run-off from its toxic landfill onsite, instead of trucking it to Truro.
Pulp and paper maker’s report lauds use of renewable energy
Last year the vast majority of energy used by Paper Excellence’s pulp and paper mills came from renewable sources, while the company kicked just over $1.7 billion into Canada’s GDP according to a new sustainability report released by the company Tuesday.
Glatfelter Announces 12% Price Increase for Composite Fibers Products
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 16, 2021 -- Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), announced today that effective immediately, it will increase prices for all Composite Fibers products by 12%, or as customer contracts permit.
AF&PA Testifies on How Paper and Wood Products Are Essential to the Circular Economy
Paper is one of the most recycled materials in the U.S.
And paper recycling is one of the best examples of how our industry is part of the circular economy.
Cascades Announces That the Sale of its Equity Interest in RdM Group Will Be Completed in Q4 2021
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Sept. 26, 2021 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces that the sale of its equity interest in Reno de Medici S.p.A. (BIT: RM) is now expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021, versus previous expectations that it would close in the third quarter.
Verso Corporation Provides Update on Discussions with Atlas Holdings
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Sept. 21, 2021 -- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) ("Verso" or "the Company") today announced that it has entered into a Confidentiality Agreement (the "Agreement") with Atlas FRM LLC (d/b/a Atlas Holdings LLC) ("Atlas").
Greif, Inc. Joins the Alliance to End Plastic Waste
New partnership further demonstrates Greif's commitment to circularity and a continuous improvement approach to environmental and social responsibility
Paper shortage hits American retailers when they need it most
Skyrocketing demand for boxes and packing materials during the pandemic has slashed paper production across North America, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for retail companies.
‘Namgis First Nation and Western Forest Products Announce Launch of Collaborative Forest Management Planning Process
September 23, 2021 – Alert Bay, British Columbia – ‘Namgis First Nation (‘Namgis) and Western Forest Products Inc. (Western) are excited to announce the launch of the TFL 37 Forest Landscape Plan Pilot project.
AF&PA Urges California Governor Newsom to Veto Assembly Bill 416
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement, calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to veto the California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act (AB 416).
Paper Excellence commends UNESCO Decision on establishment of Biosphere Region in Howe Sound, British Columbia
[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence commends the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere Program decision to accept the Howe Sound Biosphere Region into its family of Biosphere Reserves.
U.S. Paper Industry and Paper Recycling Remain Resilient During Pandemic
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock released the following statement on the U.S. paper and wood products industry and paper recycling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Greener' asphalt tried out in City of Thunder Bay
THUNDER BAY — The City of Thunder Bay is trying out a natural by-product of the pulp-making process it describes as a greener, more environmentally-friendly alternative to the asphalt it currently uses to pave its streets.