With more recovered paper being sold stateside than to export markets, some domestic paper mills report fairly full recovered paper inventories this fall.
Government of Canada seeking innovative ways to reduce tree planting cost and waste
Natural Resources Canada is challenging small businesses to propose new processes and technologies for tree seedling activities
AF&PA Commends President Biden on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today.
What Happens at a Materials Recovery Facility
Question: After your recycling is picked up, where does it go? Answer: Once the recycling truck has picked up your paper and other recyclables, it heads over to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Celadon to Open North American Headquarters, State-of-the-Art Recycling, Advanced Manufacturing Operations in Savannah
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Celadon Development Corporation “Celadon” will invest more than $155 million in opening a North American headquarters and a state-of-the-art recycling and advanced manufacturing facility in Chatham County, creating 117 jobs in the Savannah area. This represents Phase 1 of Celadon’s major investment project in Georgia.
Mills announces $20 million in federal funding to help forest industry
Gov. Janet Mills today announced a $20 million grant program to help Maine’s forest industry offset losses due to the pandemic, improve infrastructure to supply products, and develop new products.
After partisan crossfire, new bill revises aid to threatened paper mills
A plan for the state to revive shuttered paper mills in central and northern Wisconsin has taken a new, bipartisan turn after Democrats and Republicans each tried to use the issue as a bargaining chip earlier this year.
Sonoco to Acquire Assets of D&W Paper Tubes
AF&PA Elects Board of Directors and Welcomes New Members
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of its new 2022 Board of Directors members:
Ontario Strengthens Forest Sector in Parry Sound Region
PARRY SOUND – The Ontario government is providing $18,671 to help Westwind Forest Stewardship Inc. conduct a market analysis on an underused wood supply in the French-Severn Forest.
Stella-Jones signs agreement to purchase Cahaba Pressure Treated Forest Products
MONTREAL, Nov. 03, 2021 -- Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) (“Stella-Jones” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the shares of Cahaba Pressure Treated Forest Products, Inc. (“Cahaba Pressure”) through its U.S. subsidiary for US$66 million, including working capital, which is currently estimated at US$8 million.
Resolute says lumber prices will help offset rise in U.S. border taxes
MONTREAL - Resolute Forest Products Inc. says strong lumber prices will mean a significant increase in border taxes imposed by the U.S. government.
Paper Excellence unveils new name for mill in qathet region
Catalyst Paper’s mill in the qathet region will now be known as Catalyst Paper tiskwat (pronounced tees-kwat).
A few facts on forestry and climate as COP26 gets underway
As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) gets underway in Glasgow, United Kingdom, Resolute invites all users of forest products to consider the important role these products play in achieving climate goals. Here are a few facts about Canadian forestry and climate.
PPC Announces Winners of the 2021 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Nov. 2, 2021 — The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 78th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. These folding cartons and rigid boxes represent some of the best paperboard packaging manufactured by North American converters over the past year.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company Announces Completion of AR Packaging Acquisition
Significantly Strengthening Global Market Position in Fiber-Based Packaging Solutions
B.C., ‘Na̲mg̲is take next steps on path to reconciliation with new forestry agreements
‘Na̲mg̲is First Nation and the Province have signed a letter of intent to negotiate a Forestry Reconciliation Agreement that, along with an updated Forestry Fund Agreement, will enhance governance capacity, develop a sustainable forestry program and improve the social, economic and cultural well-being of people in the community.
Circular Economy Principles Bring Materials Back Around at Kingsport Mill
Construction is underway on the Kingsport Mill’s old corrugated container warehouse. The project is yet another example of circular economy principles in action.
CCAA extension granted & Northern Pulp continues to advance Environmental Assessment
Northern Pulp announced it will continue to advance its proposed mill transformation project following today’s British Columbia Supreme Court approval of the Company’s requests, including the extension of the stay period under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (the CCAA) to the end of April 2022.
Pregis begins production in new Arlington, Texas cushioned paper mailer facility; mayor attends ribbon cutting
Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, celebrated production start-up at its new 265,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Arlington, Texas with a ribbon cutting attended by the city’s mayor The Honorable Jim Ross.
Catalyst Paper receives US EPA 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award
Award Recipients are Top Environmental Performers and Leaders for Freight Supply Chain Efficiency
Virgin fibre vs recycled fibre – what does it come down to?
Virgin fibres and recycled fibres each have their place in packaging – however, there would be no recycling without virgin fibres. But what role do hybrid products play? And what is important in terms of product safety, functionality and productivity in the process?