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Metsä Group Targets Kemi for First Kuura Textile Fibre Mill

Metsä Group has selected Kemi, in northern Finland, as the preferred site for its first commercial Kuura wood-based textile fibre mill.

McDonald's Report: Reusables Questioned in Europe, Fibre Strengthened

McDonald's new report—"The Complex Reality of Reusable Packaging in Europe"—questions their benefits, ...

Canfor Corp to Acquire Remaining Canfor Pulp Shares

Canfor Corporation has announced an agreement to acquire all remaining shares of Canfor Pulp ...

PCA Reconfigures Wallula Containerboard Mill, Cuts 200 Jobs

PCA has announced a major reconfiguration of its Wallula, Washington, containerboard mill, ...

UPM Ends Label Materials Production in Nancy

UPM has announced it will discontinue label materials production at its site in Nancy, France, as part of a broader plan to improve profitability ...

Plein.nl and DS Smith Cut Waste with Smarter Packaging

One year after implementing a major packaging overhaul, Dutch online drugstore Plein.nl and DS Smith have achieved significant sustainability and operational improvements. 

An ABC of former industry suppliers

A previous blog post I wrote on closed Canadian pulp and paper mills proved to be so popular that I received feedback for months afterward.

FSC Canada Announces New Board Members

FSC Canada Welcomes New Board Members and Thanks Outgoing Directors 

FPAC reacts to Ottawa’s plan to support the forest sector

FPAC Responds to the Prime Minister’s Announcement on Measures to Protect and Strengthen Canada’s Forest Sector 

Trade Concerns Still Dominate

FPAC Sees Biomass Investment Tax Credits and Regulatory Efficiency Commitments as Key to Improving Competitiveness for the Long-Term 

FPAC Outlines Priorities for Recovery in Budget 2025

Canada’s Forest Sector Seeks Clear Signals in Budget 2025 to Set Stage for Recovery and Growth 

Advancing Coffee Cup Recycling in Canada

Recycling takeaway coffee cups has long been a challenge. Most are made from paperboard lined with a thin layer of plastic or polyethylene to resist liquids, ...

Georgia-Pacific’s MIQ Transforms Mill Operations

Frontline Innovation Drives Major Gains at Georgia-Pacific 

Airflow Analysis: The Impact of Machine Hall Ventilation Audits on Paper Production

A well-maintained machine hall is critical for ensuring optimal paper production.

Lake Utopia Paper Marks One Year Injury-Free

In a recent publication, Lake Utopia Paper announced that it has achieved a major safety milestone: one full year without a recordable injury.

AFT to Supply Stock Preparation in Asia-Pacific

AFT has received an order from Asia-Pacific for a comprehensive stock preparation system rebuild, ...

CMPC Opens a New Chapter in Sustainable Packaging

CMPC is rapidly reshaping its business model to position itself as a global supplier of sustainable fiber-based packaging.

Toscotec delivers major rebuild for Sofidel

Toscotec is pleased to announce the successful start-up of the PM1 tissue line at Sofidel Roanne’s mill in France.

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