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?
Diaper, tissue and toilet paper prices likely to rise as Kimberly-Clark warns of inflation pressures
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.