ATLANTA, April 4, 2022 -- Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), today announced that Elizabeth Spence will join the company as executive vice president, human resources.

“Be persistent. Take chances. Believe in yourself – even if that means making mistakes, always get back up stronger. Build a team; build a crew; build a squad around you. Look for mentors. Collaborate with others, and help others around you succeed.”

Frank Shaffer has joined Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. as Technical Services Manager. In this newly developed role, Frank will act as liaison between Monadnock and its vendors and customers relative to new product development, quality, sales and marketing.

Drax Group, the world’s leading sustainable biomass generation and supply business, is delighted to announce the appointment of leading Canadian forestry expert Diane Nicholls as the company’s Vice President of Sustainability for North America.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) announced that Chief Financial Officer Maria Henry has decided to retire from the company.

How did you come to work at Paper Excellence?
As a consultant I was doing work with the forestry sector in Nova Scotia including some work with Northern Pulp when the job opportunity presented itself. I’m thrilled to have taken on this new role in Nova Scotia.

Nowadays it seems that everyone is using tablet computers for taking notes. Nobody uses paper notepads anymore. Gossip is shared through social media, no longer through magazines.

Diane Gladman was profiled on the Forestry Friendly Communities website earlier this month. As March wraps up, we wanted to share Diane’s full profile here.

TORONTO, ON, March 31, 2022 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) today announced that Michael Liggett, Chief Financial Officer will be transitioning to an on-going consultative role.  

ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced Alpa Sutaria has joined the Company as senior vice president, Strategy and Sustainability.

Team from Solenis recognized for their foam additives research

ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced Robert Quartaro has joined the Company as senior vice president, Investor Relations, adding oversight and performance depth to its incumbent team.

Community is at the core of the paper and wood products industry. As a top 10 manufacturing employer in 45 states, the forest products industry employs nearly 950,000 people with more than 2 million jobs supported throughout the supply chain. 

NEW YORK, NY, March 14, 2022 ‑ Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC) today announced that David Gandossi, who has served as CEO and President since 2015, has announced, as part of turning 65 years old this year, his decision to retire from the Company.

VANCOUVER, BC, March 15, 2022 - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX:CFX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Edgson as President and CEO effective April 11, 2022.

Teemu Salmi, CIO, Head of IT & Digitalisation and a member of the Group Leadership Team, has decided to leave his position at Stora Enso.

The people who most inspire Levell Hairston, Vice President and General Manager of Recycling at International Paper are voyagers and pioneers. “They are willing to leave what is comfortable for what could be,” he said.

When Trevelyan Hodge started working at Domtar’s mill in Ashdown, Arkansas, in 1996, he didn’t intend to stay long. His career path was still unclear when he started working on a paper machine as an hourly employee while attending college classes.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, March 4, 2022 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in sustainable recycling, hygiene and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the candidacy of Mr. Alex N. Blanco as a director of the company.

Highest TAPPI honor recognizes lifelong scientific achievements

Jon Peterson, technical/engineering manager at our Coosa Pines (Alabama) pulp mill, understands the importance of the forest products industry in many American communities.