A new study of B.C.’s forest industry says the sector plays a big role throughout the province, and is larger than most people think.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces Strategic Sale of its Lumber and Newsprint Businesses to GreenFirst Forest Products for approximately $214 million
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., a global leader in high purity cellulose pulp, and GreenFirst Forest Products Inc., a Canadian lumber company, announced today that the parties have entered into a binding asset purchase agreement pursuant to which RYAM has agreed to sell all of its lumber and newsprint facilities and related assets located in Ontario and Québec.
NORPAC Announces Arrival of New Recycling Equipment for Packaging Papers
New pulping equipment will produce recycled packaging papers from waste material previously sent to China, helping to solve a major environmental challenge while supporting local jobs
Pharmacy for Life hosts workplace vaccination clinics for J.D. Irving, Limited employees
Saint John, New Brunswick – J.D. Irving, Limited employees in New Brunswick have been invited to participate in COVID-19 vaccination clinics hosted by Hartland-based Pharmacy for Life, as part of the Government of New Brunswick’s plan to swiftly expand the distribution of vaccines across the province.
Cascades to Establish a COVID-19 Vaccination Hub in Kingsey Falls
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, April 9, 2021 - Responding to the government's call to businesses, Cascades is announcing that it will set up a COVID-19 vaccination hub in Kingsey Falls this coming May.
Reduce, reuse and revitalize rural communities
Forest products are a heritage industry in Maine. Since becoming home to our nation’s very first sawmill in 1623, our woodlands have been an integral part of our identity.
Forest industry has big economic impact for BC, supports a better quality of life for British Columbians
A new economic study released today by the BC Council of Forest industries (COFI) shows that B.C.’s forest industry continues to generate significant economic activity in every region of the province.
Tree planters to continue using COVID caution
The tree planting season will start this year post-Spring and the tree planters in Burns Lake are planning to continue following the COVID precautions they took last year.
Resolute to Host Management Call to Discuss First Quarter 2021 Results
MONTREAL, April 8, 2021 - Resolute Forest Products Inc. (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) expects to announce its first quarter financial results on April 29, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. (ET), and to hold a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 a.m. (ET).
Mosaic Announces Trial of World’s First Electric Log Trucks in Partnership with EcoWest Driven
Nanaimo, BC ̶ Mosaic Forest Management is announcing its partnership with local Vancouver Island service provider, EcoWest Driven, to introduce several Tesla semi-trucks into log hauling.
Cutting reconciliation deals in forestry
In the past, some of the opposition to logging in B.C. came from First Nations, many of whom saw their traditional territories heavily logged, while receiving few of the benefits.
Neenah Completes Purchase of ITASA
ALPHARETTA, Ga.-- Neenah, Inc. (NYSE: NP) announced today that it had completed the previously announced agreement to acquire Global Release Liners, S.L., the parent company of Industrias de Transformacion de Andoain, S.A. (“ITASA”), from Magnum Capital and other minority shareholders.
Solenis to Increase Prices on All Paper and Process 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 paper and process product lines across the EMEA region, effective immediately or as customer contracts allow.
Making Chips and Protecting Communities: Logging in the Urban/Rural Interface
Andy McCuaig, Fibre Superintendent at our Skookumchuck mill, is leading the charge in wildfire risk reduction logging.
Paper Excellence acquires interest in Atli Chip Limited Partnership
[Richmond, BC] – Paper Excellence is proud to announce the acquisition of an interest in the Atli Chip Limited Partnership.
Nalcor Temporarily Helping Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Meet Energy Demand
Nalcor has temporarily stepped in to meet Corner Brook Pulp and Paper’s power demands due to low water levels in the Grand Lake reservoir.
Fire at Evergreen Packaging in Canton under control, no injuries reported
CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — Canton authorities confirm emergency crews were at the scene of a working fire at Evergreen Packaging, also known as the Canton Paper Mill, Monday morning.
American Forest Foundation, Domtar Partner in Biodiversity Conservation
Domtar’s support of American Forest Foundation (AFF) biodiversity conservation initiatives is helping protect at-risk or endangered wildlife, especially in the Southeastern United States.
Verso to pay $650,000 for river cleanup
LUKE — The owner of the shuttered Luke paper mill agreed Thursday to pay $650,000 to clean up toxic pollutants that have been seeping into the North Branch of the Potomac River.
Pixelle Acquires Two Specialty Papers Businesses
Leading Specialty Papers Provider Invests to Expand Product Portfolio
The future of food packaging
With 100 years of history and a solid Nordic heritage, today Huhtamaki is a key global player in food on-the-go and food on-the-shelf packaging solutions.
Resolute’s Hialeah Mill Donates 1,200 Cases of Tissue Products
A dedicated group of employees from Resolute’s Hialeah (Florida) tissue mill once again got into the giving spirit last week, loading up a truck with the mill’s donation of 1,200 cases of bathroom tissue and paper towels to Feeding South Florida.