PulPac’s “Dry Molded Fiber” is a patented manufacturing technology for the circular economy – using renewable pulp and cellulose resources to produce low cost, high performance, fiber-based packaging, and single-use products.
Paper Excellence Receives $1.95 Billion of Financing Commitments and Reaffirms Domtar Closing Date
(All financial information is in U.S. Dollars)
RICHMOND, British Columbia--Paper Excellence, a global diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers, today announced that Paper Excellence and its subsidiaries (“Paper Excellence”) have received a debt commitment letter from leading financial institutions for the commitment of an aggregate of $1.95 billion of financing.
Valmet and Neles to merge creating a leading company with a unique offering for process industries globally
Valmet Oyj (“Valmet”) and Neles Corporation (“Neles”) announce that their respective Boards of Directors have today signed a combination agreement (the “Combination Agreement”) and a merger plan to combine the two companies through a merger (the “Combined Company”).
Tla’amin Nation and Western Forest Products Announce Renewal Agreement and Joint Planning Project
July 6, 2021 – Powell River, British Columbia – Tla’amin Nation (“Tla’amin”) and Western Forest Products Inc. (“Western”) today announced the signing of the Renewal Agreement (“Agreement”) which builds upon their current 2019 Memorandum of Understanding.
Paper Excellence donates 9,000 tree seedlings to James Smith Cree Nation
[Prince Albert, SK] – Paper Excellence announced today that it recently donated 9,000 jack pine seedlings to the James Smith Cree Nation. James Smith Cree Nation is located on Treaty 6 territory, approximately 60 kilometres east of Prince Albert.
Resolute to Host Management Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2021 Results
MONTRÉAL, July 8, 2021 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) expects to announce its second quarter financial results on July 29, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. (ET), and to hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
B.C. Wildfires 2021: More than 200 blazes burning as B.C. Wildfire Service says risk is high to extreme
There are now 15 wildfires classified as highly visible or potentially threatening
Northwest B.C. Fibre Supporting Coastal Pulp Sector
TERRACE, B.C.—The forest industry in B.C.’s northwest is working together to use more waste wood from logging operations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Resolute-LP – Larouche engineered wood facility wins the Equipment-Based Innovation Safety Award
Our Resolute-LP – Larouche (Quebec) engineered wood facility won the equipment-based innovation in safety award at the APA – The Engineered Wood Association’s 2020 Safety and Health Awards.
On the path to net zero, Canada must grow a circular bioeconomy
Bathroom sinks made of wood fibre, energy derived from garbage, skyscrapers built of cross-laminated timber, and carbon fibre that is used in Formula 1 cars are all examples of bioproducts that are helping us replace the use of fossil fuels in our everyday lives.
Pictou County municipal leaders get first glimpse of Northern Pulp proposal
Paper Excellence’s new proposal for restarting Northern Pulp hasn’t been released publicly yet but is already raising some concerns among some of the municipal leaders who have seen it.
Province Continues to Invest In Ecological Forestry, Skilled Forestry Workers
The province is investing $5.4 million to help keep skilled Nova Scotians working in the woods while supporting the shift to ecological forestry.
More than 60 forest fires burning in northwest as of Monday
Lightning was the cause of several forest fires reported in the northwest over the course of about the last week, the province's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency said.
Higgs government boosts payments to pulp and paper mills under energy buy-back program
The Higgs government has quietly increased subsidies to major pulp and paper mills in the province through a renewable energy buy-back program with NB Power.
Neenah, Inc. announces closure of Appleton paper mill facility
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Neenah, Inc. announced on Friday it will be making several changes to its business, one of which includes closing its Appleton facility, which produces transportation filtration products, by the end of the third quarter of 2021 in approximately 60 days.
5 Crofton mill workers treated for smoke inhalation after Wednesday night fire
Five workers were treated for smoke inhalation and one North Cowichan firefighter was treated for heat stress following a fire at the Paper Excellence Catalyst Crofton mill Wednesday night.
Government of Canada announces funding for internships in the forest and conservation sector
Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) is proud to help young Canadians gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in today’s innovative green jobs, thanks to recently announced funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP).
Neenah, Inc. Taking Further Actions to Accelerate Annual Revenue Growth, Profitability and Value Creation
ALPHARETTA, Ga.-- Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP), a leading global manufacturer of specialty materials focused on filtration media, specialty coatings, engineered materials and imaging & packaging, today announced a number of operational changes consistent with the Company’s commitment to accelerating growth, strengthening margins, and creating value for customers and shareholders.
SWM to Increase Prices for its Engineered Papers Portfolio to Offset Exceptional Market Pulp Cost Hike
ALPHARETTA, GA, June 24, 2021 – SWM International (NYSE: SWM) today announced price increases of up to 15% across its engineered papers portfolio, effective July 1st.
A third of B.C.’s 200 wildfires are burning out of control Monday
There are nearly 200 wildfires burning in B.C. Monday morning and a third of them are considered to be burning out of control.
Roseburg to Build New High-Capacity Sawmill in North Carolina
Roseburg Forest Products will expand its operations in the southeastern United States with the construction of a high-capacity lumber mill in the town of Weldon, N.C.
In Line with its Strategy, Cascades Announces the Monetization of its Controlling Interest in RDM Group
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, July 5, 2021 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Apollo") to sell its 57.6% equity interest in Reno De Medici S.p.A. (BIT: RM) ("Reno de Medici", or "RDM") for an all-cash price of €1.45 per share, corresponding to a total net cash consideration of approximately €315.3 million (approximately CAN$461 million).