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Mercer reports losses amid pulp market downturn

Mercer International reported sharply weaker results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, ...

Sylvamo posts solid earnings despite market headwinds

Sylvamo reported resilient financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, ...

UK regulation creates opportunities for fibre packaging

Discussions at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 highlighted a regulatory shift with clear implications for paper- and paperboard-based packaging. 

Forestry Permits and Hydropower Assets: Domtar Under Fire

In Quebec, Domtar is facing mounting political, union, and Indigenous scrutiny over two separate but increasingly intertwined controversies:...

Coveris to Sell Paper Business Unit to Kingswood Capital

Coveris has reached an agreement to sell its Paper Business Unit to U.S.-based private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management.

Metsä Board pauses Husum conversion project

Metsä Board has suspended its plans to convert production at its Husum mill in Sweden, ...

Where to find FSC at events in 2026

2026 promises to be another active year for FSC Canada as we continue to engage with communities, organizations, and leaders across the country.

New edition released: Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing

The second edition of Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing is now available. 

Taan Forest becomes Canada’s first FSC Verified Impact forest

Taan Forest becomes Canada’s first FSC Verified Impact forest, highlighting Indigenous-led stewardship and biodiversity protection.

Environmental Perspective on a New Federal Produce Packaging Study

A new Canadian federal government study examining the cost implications of reducing plastic packaging for fresh produce sold in Canada provides insight ...

Two new positions for hire

After a year establishing our new Canada/United States Region at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), we are now growing the team. 

Green hydrogen and pulp mills

“Green” hydrogen (GH2) will be important in the future because it can play a key role in decarbonizing processes that are difficult to electrify.

Three Mills, One Failure, Three Different Responses

The white liquor clarifier rake failed in three pulp mills, two in the United States and one in Canada. 

Restoring Dryer Efficiency Through Mill Assessment

Restoring Dryer Efficiency: How a Comprehensive Dryer Assessment Improved Mill Performance 

Sonoco Moves to Wind Power Under ENGIE VPPA

Sonoco has begun receiving renewable power under a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with ENGIE North America, ...

Bridging The Gap: Leading People To Achieve Collective Goals

Organizations rarely fail because of poor strategy, but they struggle because of the gap between knowledge and behavior ...

Repurposed Instrumentation for Advanced Mill Diagnostics

Applications of advanced diagnostic measurements in industrial settings are truly boundless.

Pressure Gauge Readings In Seal Water Management

What is the gauge truly measuring? 

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EPIQ names Bergeron Regional Ops Director NA

EPIQ Machinery has appointed Emmanuel Bergeron as Regional Director of Operations – North America, ... 

Holmen Launches Lightweight Kraftliner

Holmen’s Board and Paper division has introduced Holmen Elevate, a next-generation lightweight kraftliner ...