One of B.C.’s biggest forestry companies will be donating funds to charity for each employee vaccinated against COVID-19.
N.B. holds firm on royalty rates on Crown timber as Alberta, B.C. raise rates again
Timber royalties being charged to lumber companies in a number of provinces continue to rise in reaction to elevated prices for lumber, but the New Brunswick government is not budging yet from its decision to keep its royalty rates frozen at levels set six years ago by the former Liberal government of Brian Gallant.
Canada's first wheat-based pulp mill planned near Regina
Touted as another first, a new $350-million mill that will turn wheat straw into pulp for paper products is planned for the Regina area.
Nationwide Poll in the United States Finds K-12 Parents Overwhelmingly View Printed Materials as Essential Part of Student Learning
Research finds as students return to in-person learning, parents believe physical books are the more effective learning tool; cite ‘distractions’ during online reading as major concern.
International Paper Completes the Sale of Its Corrugated Packaging Business in Turkey
MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 31, 2021 -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) has completed the sale of its ownership interest in Olmuksan International Paper to Mondi Group.
Clearwater Paper Announces Closure of Neenah, Wisconsin Facility
SPOKANE, Wash.-- Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced the indefinite closure of its Neenah, Wisconsin facility, which includes three tissue machines and ten converting lines, removing a total paper production capacity of approximately 54,000 tons.
The slow fade of Colorado’s mountain pine beetle is triggering a massive shift in the timber industry
Loggers and sawmills prepare for a downturn in supply of beetle-kill timber 15 years after a surge of pests began their devastating march through 3.3 million acres of Colorado forests.
Kruger Packaging investing $114 million in new Elizabethtown site, will create 150 jobs
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Canada-based Kruger Packaging announces investment of $114.2 million into its state-of-the-art packaging manufacturing operation. The project will create at least 150 quality jobs in the coming years.
P.A. pulp mill wants surety amid longer term timber supply questions
Amid hints of an impending boom in the Prince Albert and area forestry sector, concerns over timber supply and who’s allowed to harvest it remain.
Forestry workers and supporters from across Vancouver Island rally to denounce Fairy Creek blockades
Forestry workers and their families gathered along a road leading into the Fairy Creek watershed on Saturday in a bid to protect their right to make a living in the forestry sector, which they say is under threat.
Northern Pulp submits new proposal to Nova Scotia Environment Department
Northern Pulp has submitted a proposed plan to the Nova Scotia Environment Department that a company official says will "transform" the beleaguered and shuttered Pictou County mill.
Cascades workers call for contract, two years after union vote
Two years ago, over 100 workers at Cascades Containerboard's Niagara Falls plant voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.
Province Provides Funding to Two Ontario Universities to Support Forestry Research
Cutting-edge technology will advance research commitments under Forest Sector Strategy
Officials continue to investigate cause of fire at Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids; extent of damage unknown
WISCONSIN RAPIDS – About 60 local firefighters responded to a fire Tuesday night at the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids.
Maintenance Work at Tissue and Pulp Mills Set to Begin
SAINT JOHN, NB – A robust COVID-19 operational plan focused on the health and safety of employees, contractors and the wider community has been vetted and reviewed with provincial officials.
Interfor Continues to Grow with Acquisition of Four US Sawmills from Georgia-Pacific
BURNABY, British Columbia, May 27, 2021 -- INTERFOR CORPORATION (“Interfor” or the “Company”) (TSX: IFP) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC and GP Wood Products LLC (collectively “Georgia-Pacific”) to acquire four of its sawmill operations located in Bay Springs, MS, Fayette, AL, DeQuincy, LA and Philomath, OR (collectively the “Sawmill Operations”).
Solenis to Increase Prices on all Water Treatment, Process and Pulp & Paper Product lines across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) – Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices by 5 to 15 percent on all water treatment, process and pulp & paper product lines across the EMEA region, effective immediately or as customer contracts allow.
Glatfelter Completes Acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s U.S. Nonwovens Business
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14, 2021 -- Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s U.S. nonwovens business for $175 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
U.S. moves to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports
A move by the U.S. Commerce Department to increase preliminary tariffs on softwood lumber imports from Canada, if finalized, will raise producer costs and cut into their profits but is unlikely to affect prices to consumers of wood products, analysts say.
Does paper actually get recycled? The industry answers.
Question: You put your recycling in the bin and drop it at the curb. Then what happens? Does it actually get recycled?
Novolex Agrees to Acquire Flexo Converters USA, Inc.
Acquisition adds production capacity to Novolex Duro Bag operations
FOREST INK: Plenty of changes happening in forest industry
A new process produces a biodegradable plastic-like product from wood waste powder.