MIDLAND, one of the nation’s largest independent packaging and paper distributors, today announced the acquisition of J.Schmid, a full-service branding and creative agency headquartered in Kansas City.
The state of the paper industry workforce
KAUKAUNA, Wis. (WBAY) - We’ve followed the ups and downs of the local paper industry closely. Wisconsin is the number one paper-producing state in the nation. Despite the pandemic and a few setbacks over the years, the industry remains strong.
GreenFirst adding more than 45 High-Skilled Jobs at its Kapuskasing Paper Mill
TORONTO, ON, April 1, 2022 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (“GreenFirst”) is pleased to announce plans to restart the second paper machine at its Kapuskasing Paper Mill.
J&J Green Paper Receives Patent Approval for Its Fully Compostable, All-Natural Paper Coating and Process in the United States
The latest approval expands the footprint of the Miami-based green paper products developer now poised for global expansion
Is There a Paper Ballot Shortage?
Some recent news reports have suggested a shortage of paper availability for paper ballots in advance of upcoming elections. We sat down with Terry Webber, AF&PA’s Vice President of Industry Affairs, to answer a few commonly asked questions about this important topic.
Worker dead following incident at Resolute Forest Products sawmill in Ignace, Ont.
Ontario Ministry of Labour investigating, operations at the sawmill suspended for several days
Ashdown Mill A62 Paper Machine Resumes Full Operation
The A62 paper machine at our Ashdown Mill is once again fully operational thanks to excellent planning and foresight by our commercial paper team, along with outstanding dedication and agility from our manufacturing production team.
Canfor Announces Reduced Operating Schedules at Western Canada Sawmills Due to Global Supply Chain Crisis
VANCOUVER, BC, March 30, 2022 - Today Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announced that it will implement reduced operating schedules at its Western Canadian sawmills effective April 4, 2022 due to the cumulative effects of the unprecedented global supply chain crisis that has been ongoing for several months.
GreenFirst Welcomes Support from the Ontario Government in Kapuskasing
TORONTO, ON, March 30, 2022 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) welcomed Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry to the Paper Mill in Kapuskasing to announce that the Ontario government is providing $400,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support and strengthen the forestry sector in Northern Ontario.
Unifor to target Resolute in Eastern pulp and paper bargaining
MONTREAL— Close to 200 Unifor delegates kicked off bargaining preparations for the pattern agreement in the pulp and paper industry in Eastern Canada by selecting Resolute Forestry Products as the target company.
Forest poll part of anti-Canadian trade campaign, industry says
A poll showing most Canadians believe their governments aren’t doing enough to protect forests from logging is being coordinated with efforts to block purchases of Canadian forest products in the U.S., the president of the Forest Products Association of Canada says.
The battle for your toilet paper is on
Early in the pandemic, toilet paper shortages pushed weary Americans to the fringes. Out of necessity, millions tried rolls made from recycled paper or bamboo. And what they found surprised them.
Destructive southern pine beetle begins northern migration
MADBURY, N.H. — Armed with about a dozen black funnels all strung together and a ball of string, Jeff Garnas makes his way through a row of pitch pine trees in Madbury, New Hampshire.
Government of Canada Supports Emerging Clean Technologies at GLOBE Forum 2022
March 30, 2022 - Vancouver, B.C. - The Government of Canada is making investments to enhance Canada’s competitive advantage, diversify market opportunities, create good middle-class jobs and achieve our emissions reduction targets.
Canfor Pulp Announces Extension of Production Curtailment at Taylor Pulp
VANCOUVER, BC, March 29, 2022 - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) is announcing a minimum six-week extension of the curtailment of BCTMP production at Taylor Pulp due to the ongoing transportation shortages that have resulted in continued high finished product inventories at the pulp mill.
Verso Receives All Regulatory Approvals Necessary to Proceed with Closing of Merger with BillerudKorsnas AB
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, March 29, 2022-- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) ("Verso") today announced it has received necessary approvals from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to complete its previously announced merger with BillerudKorsnäs AB ("BillerudKorsnäs").
SWM and Neenah to Combine in All-Stock Transaction to Create a ~$3 Billion Global Leader in Specialty Materials
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) (“SWM”) and Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP) (“Neenah”), two leading global manufacturers of specialty materials, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals with combined revenues of approximately $3 billion, expanded scale and capabilities, and accelerated growth opportunities.
Another production curtailment at the Chemainus sawmill this week
The Western Forest Products Chemainus sawmill is going into another production curtailment this week.
Rayonier Advanced Materials’ Receives Nordic Swan Qualification for Sustainable Fluff Pulp Manufacturing Practices
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel Indicates a Product Meets Responsible Environmental Requirements
Resolute to Hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 27, 2022
MONTREAL, March 24, 2022 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) will hold its virtual and in-person annual meeting of stockholders on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 8 a.m. (Eastern) at the Montreal Marriott Chateau Champlain, located at 1050 De La Gauchetière Street West, Montreal, Quebec, H3B 4C9, Canada.
ND Paper Continues Transformation with Growth in Packaging Grades at Biron Division
BIRON, Wis., March 22, 2022 -- ND Paper, the US subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, is taking critical steps to build on its growth in packaging products.
Canadian Pacific and TCRC-T&E reach agreement to enter into binding arbitration and return to work Tuesday
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) today announced that it has reached agreement with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) – Train and Engine Negotiating Committee to enter into binding arbitration.