Today Pro Carton, the European association of carton and cartonboard manufacturers, announces Winfried Muehling as new General Manager – following the recent retirement of Tony Hitchin.

Patrice J. Mangin, will be awarded the Lionel-Boulet 2021 Award on November 10, 2021.

It takes teamwork — and engineers — to manufacture pulp and paper products responsibly and sustainably. Engineers, whether they’re mechanical, chemical or process engineers, are an important piece of the puzzle at Domtar because they enable us to operate more efficiently.

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the promotions of Elizabeth VanDersarl to Vice President for Strategy & Operations (formerly Interim Vice President for Government & Industry Affairs); Lindsay Murphy to Vice President of Strategic Communications (formerly Executive Director, Strategic Communications); and Terry Webber to Vice President of Industry Affairs (formerly Executive Director, Packaging).

“Each year, these awards are presented to individuals whose many contributions to the Divisions and TAPPI make a positive and lasting impact on the industry and those who work in it." - Engineering Division Chair Danny Tandra, Clyde Industries and Pulp Manufacture Chair Tom Mullen

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 22, 2021 – Mercer International Inc. is proud to announce that President and CEO, David Gandossi, has been announced as the CEO of the Year during the prestigious 2021 Canada’s Safest Employer Awards ceremony (CSEA).

ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE:WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, announced today that Ward Dickson will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 30, 2021.

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced Eric Steiner as its Vice President of Government Affairs.

Elkem’s board of directors and Helge Aasen have agreed that Aasen will continue as CEO of Elkem, after serving as interim CEO since June 2021. He assumes the role with immediate effect.

Kingsey Falls, Québec, October 19, 2021 - Cascades is pleased to announce the appointment of François David as Vice-President of Sales for Cascades PRO in addition to his responsibilities as Vice-President of Marketing and Innovation for Cascades Tissue Group.

Jan Svedjebrant has been appointed acting General Counsel of SCA effective December 1, 2021

In a growing metro area where, on average, more than half of residents are under 40, Vanécia “V” Carr, Domtar’s Senior Director of Marketing and Product Management for Pulp and Paper, has been called one to watch by the Charlotte Business Journal.

VANCOUVER, BC, October 8, 2021 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) (“GreenFirst”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Mitchell to the Board of Directors.

On September 28, Resolute won two Globee^® Awards at the 14th annual Women World Awards^® competition.

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 5, 2021 - Canfor Corporation (TSX:CFP) is announcing changes to the senior leadership team. Pat Elliott has been appointed to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Canfor and Canfor Pulp and will also retain his responsibilities as Senior Vice President, Sustainability. 

Markku Leskelä has been appointed SVP, Development at Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group and a member of the Corporate Management Team responsible for research, product development, sustainability and business development. He has worked at Metsä Board as VP, Research and Development since 2016.

James Wreath has been appointed Vice President Sales North America at Körber Business Area Tissue and will report directly to the President North America, Pete Augustine.

ATLANTA, Sept. 28, 2021 - Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), (the "Company" or "Graphic Packaging"), announced today Michelle M. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., will join the Company as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.

The Board of Directors announces the retirement of François Olivier, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transcontinental. Peter Brues, a seasoned executive, member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit Committee, will succeed him.

An employee from Vernon-based Tolko Industries has won a national award.

Marc Bédard, our just-retired vice president of forestry, has received the highest accolade from his colleagues and industry peers.