Prices of toilet paper, diapers, facial tissues and paper towels will likely rise in coming weeks as consumer giant Kimberly-Clark warned Monday that inflation and supply chain concerns aren’t “likely to be resolved quickly.”
N.S. government accuses Northern Pulp of forcing it to pay for lawsuit against itself
The Nova Scotia government doesn’t want taxpayers to be forced to fund a massive lawsuit against themselves.
More than 275 forestry and labour leaders call for a path forward on old growth that supports healthy forests, good jobs and strong communities
Vancouver, B.C. – Today, over 275 leaders from forestry and labour organizations and companies issued an open letter to British Columbians calling for a positive path forward as important conversations about old growth continue to take place across the province.
Sonoco Expanding Residential Recycling of Iconic Paper Containers in the U.S.
10 Sonoco Paper Mills Validated Acceptance of EnviroCan Paper Containers in Residential Mixed Paper Bales to be Recycled into Paperboard
Cascades Completes the Sale of its Equity Position in RDM Group
Cascades inc. announces that it has completed the sale of its 57.6% equity stake in Reno De Medici S.p.A., previously announced July 5, 2021, to a subsidiary of funds managed by subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management, Inc. for an all-cash price of €1.45 per share corresponding to a total cash consideration of approximately €315.3 million.
Wisconsin loggers dealing with set backs of mill shutdown
Rhinelander, Wis. (WSAW) - In June 2020, the Verso paper mill in Wisconsin Rapids closed its doors. The nearly 1,000 employees of the mill were left jobless. However, thousands more were impacted by the closure as well.
Gorham paper mill rents boilers to resume tissue production, take on order backlog
The White Mountain Paper Company expects to restart tissue production this week at the Cascades mill on the banks of the Androscoggin River in Gorham.
During global pandemic, paper produced at northern Manitoba mill in high demand
Surrounded by millions of trees in northern Manitoba is a mill that turns many of those trees into tough, low-cost kraft paper.
Second Worker Found at Windsor Mill
WINDSOR, Quebec–Oct. 28, 2021– Domtar received confirmation from the Sûreté du Québec this morning of the tragic news regarding the second worker, Mr. Hugo Paré, who also lost his life following the collapse of a scaffolding on October 26 at approximately 1:35 a.m. at the company’s Windsor mill.
Rescue Operation Underway Following Accident at Windsor Mill
WINDSOR, Quebec–Oct. 26, 2021– At approximately 1:35 a.m. this morning, an accident occurred at the Domtar Windsor Mill site when a scaffold collapsed into equipment.
Paper Excellence – Crofton Curtailment Announcement
[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence announced today that its Catalyst Crofton facility will take a market curtailment of about two weeks in November 2021.
Kimberly-Clark cuts marketing spend to offset rising costs
The FMCG giant promises to be “disciplined” with spending, as it looks to counter “significant” cost pressures and invest in digital in the pursuit of long-term growth.
WestRock Co. to invest $47M in expansion of Catawba County manufacturing operations
On Thursday, Atlanta-based packaging manufacturer WestRock Co. (NYSE: WRK) announced it would invest at least $47 million to expand its Claremont manufacturing capabilities.
Two workers trapped after scaffold collapse at Domtar plant in Eastern Townships
WINDSOR, Que. — Two people remain trapped in the debris after a multi-storey scaffold collapsed overnight at a paper mill in Quebec's Eastern Townships.
West Fraser to Acquire U.S. South OSB Mill
Vancouver, B.C. - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Georgia Pacific’s oriented strand board (“OSB”) mill near Allendale, South Carolina for approximately $280 million.
Regina area farmers agree to supply so far about one third of straw needed for new straw pulp mill in Regina
Officials with Red Leaf Pulp are pleased with farm response to public meetings on the proposed 350 million dollar straw-based pulp mill in Regina. Meetings were held earlier this month in Milestone, Indian Head and Pense.
BC moving back to more prescriptive forestry management
The B.C. government plans to move back to a more prescriptive approach to forestry -- one that gives First Nations and communities more say on how harvesting is done, and puts more emphasis on forest health.
In-Place Machining Company Acquires Oasis Alignment Services
Strategic Partnership Expands Precision Field Service Capabilities and Strengthens Commitment to Customer Service Excellence
Is this Recyclable? Extreme Edition
We get a lot of questions about is this recyclable or not. We also see a lot of things put into the residential recycling bin that might be considered outrageous.
Columbia Pulp Mill Increases production of Eco-Friendly Fiber, Columbia Gold
DAYTON—Columbia Pulp LLC has resumed operation of its first-of-its-kind mill near Dayton, Wash. Idled between April, 2020 and June, 2021 due to the pandemic, the company used that time to implement numerous process improvements and has resumed production.
National Forest Products Week: 5 Facts About Goods From the Woods
It’s National Forest Products Week in the United States — a prime opportunity to learn just how important our forests are to everyday life.
National Forest Products Week Celebrates Essential People and Products
From paper towels to tissues and toilet paper, or boxes used to protect an online order, as well as printing and writing papers that help facilitate reading and communication and wood products found throughout your home. It’s hard to imagine a day without using these sustainable forest products.