BOSTON, July 7, 2021 -- Sappi Limited, a leading global producer of dissolving pulp, specialties and packaging papers, graphic papers and biomaterials, announced today that Group CIO Marjorie Boles has received a Global ORBIE as one of BostonCIO's 2021 CIOs of the Year.

Kadant UK is proud to announce the appointment of Karl Wilkinson to the position of managing director. Karl has been with the company for 16 years and was previously responsible for engineering at Kadant Johnson Systems International and was commercial manager and operations manager at Kadant UK.

The Board of Directors of Elkem ASA (OSE: ELK) today announces that CEO Michael Koenig has handed in his resignation and will leave Elkem effective from 30 June 2021. Elkem will now initiate a succession process to recruit its next CEO. Helge Aasen will serve as interim CEO.

Pete Watson to retire and be succeeded by Ole Rosgaard effective February 1st, 2022
Michael Gasser will not stand for re-election to the Board at the Company's 2022 annual meeting of stockholders

VANCOUVER, BC, June 28, 2021 - GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (GreenFirst or the Company) announces that, effective today, Rick Doman has replaced Larry G. Swets, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer of GreenFirst and Paul Rivett has replaced Kyle Cerminara as Chairman of the board of directors of GreenFirst (the Board).

International Women in Engineering Day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the work and achievements of female engineers.

Hygiene and health company Essity today announced that Sahil Tesfu will join Essity’s Executive Management Team in the newly created position Senior Vice President Group Function Strategy & Business Development. 

VANCOUVER, BC, June 15, 2021- Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) and Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX: CFX) are pleased to announce the appointment of the companies' newest board member, Sandra Stuart.  

D.Sc. (Tech.), Maija Pohjakallio is appointed Metsä Group’s VP, Climate and Circular Economy as of 1 August 2021. She reports to Jari Voutilainen, SVP Corporate Affairs.

Antti Koulumies, the new Senior Vice President of UPM Timber, stepped into his position in early June, at a point when the timber business is booming.

Veteran GM brings industry experience, proven leadership and operational know-how signaling new era for storied mill.

Jeff Chalovich to Retire

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, June 4, 2021 -- Verso Corporation (NYSE: VRS) today announced that Brian D. Cullen will become its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 16, 2021.

UBC Faculty of Forestry extends a warm congratulations to Garry Merkel for receiving an honorary doctorate in recognition of the remarkable contributions he has made to advance the culturally relevant education and economic self-determination of Indigenous peoples.

Ulrika Lilja, Executive Vice President, Communications and Marketing, has decided to leave her position at Stora Enso.

During the May 17-19, 2021 FRA Annual Meeting, the Forest Resources Association’s Board of Directors elected Pete Stewart, President/CEO of Forest2Market and Fisher International, to serve as the association’s chairman for the next two years.

The work of the $4-million endowed position will help inform forest companies as they sustainably manage land for timber, biodiversity and more.

Christine M. Vickers Tucker Joins the Board

Sappi Europe announces the appointment of Flavio Froehli as Vice President, Marketing & Sales with immediate effect for the entire Sappi Europe portfolio reporting to Marco Eikelenboom, Chief Executive Officer, Sappi Europe.

Three Rivers, Mich., May 11, 2021 – Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced the promotion of Jim Maggard to director of sales for the paper, packaging, and tissue sector.

PaperWorks Industries, Inc. has announced the appointment of Brian Janki to the posts of President & CEO and member of the Board of Directors effective May 10, 2021. Mr. Janki replaces C. Anderson “Andy” Bolton.