Marcello Collares, Vice President at Fisher International, Inc., highlighted WestRock's recent closure of its corrugated facility in Lexington, impacting 150 jobs in a linked in post.
Ontario consults, Québec accelerates, New Brunswick prepares and B.C. succeeds: Canada’s deposit return systems continue to evolve
Many of Canada’s provincial and territorial deposit return systems (DRS) for beverage containers—most of which already incorporate cartons to some degree—have experienced noteworthy developments in the past year.
Catalyst mill in Crofton fined $25,500 for discharging waste water into ocean
Crofton’s Catalyst mill has been fined $25,500 by the province for two instances in which more than one million litres of waste water was discharged into the ocean in 2021.
Greif Opens Modern Adhesives Facility in Cincinnati, Ohio
Greif has opened a new adhesives manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Graphic Packaging International Announces Closure of Grand Rapids Plant, Leading to 111 Employee Layoffs
According to local news, global packaging company Graphic Packaging International LLC is closing its Grand Rapids-area plant, resulting in the layoff of 111 employees as part of a consolidation effort.
Putney paper mill to close, putting 127 people out of work
Soundview Vermont Holdings LLC, a division of Marcal Paper but known by its historical and well-known name of Putney Paper, is closing.
Canada challenges U.S. decision to maintain softwood lumber duties
January 17, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada - The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today issued the following statement regarding the United States’ unfounded duties on Canadian softwood lumber:
GreenFirst Announces Completion of Operational Decentralization and New Paper Mill CEO
TORONTO, ON, January 16, 2024, GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst”) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed the previously announced decentralization of its lumber mill and paper mill operations.
UPM Raflatac strengthens presence in North America with new slitting terminal in Toronto, Canada
UPM Raflatac, a global supplier of innovative and sustainable self-adhesive paper and film products, plans to open a new state-of-the-art slitting and distribution terminal in the Toronto, Canada metropolitan area.
Cascades celebrates 60 years in 2024
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Jan. 16, 2024 - Cascades, a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging and hygiene products, is proud to announce that it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2024.
ʼNamgis First Nation and Mosaic Forest Management Commit to Collaborating on Sustainable Forest Management
ʼNamǥis First Nation (ʼNamǥis) and Mosaic Forest Management (Mosaic) are celebrating their shared commitment to a collaborative landscape planning project.
Sustana Advances as a Clean Materials Company
[De Pere, WI – January 16, 2024] – In a strategic move to streamline its operations and enhance its commitment to sustainability, Sustana proudly announces the rebranding of its subsidiary companies, including Sustana Fiber, Rolland, and Hanna Paper, under the united Sustana umbrella.
Clearwater Paper Suspended Idaho Operations Due to Severe Weather Conditions
SPOKANE, Wash. - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW), a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, announced that it has had to temporarily suspend its operations in Lewiston, Idaho due to uncertainty in natural gas supply and damage caused by extreme cold weather.
Mill closure sends a wave of caution through Northern Ontario
GREENSTONE – This isn’t the first time the pulp mill in Terrace Bay shut its doors indefinitely.
New Mill Capital Holdings, Infinity Assets, Camjay LLC Purchase Maine Mill Assets of Pixelle Specialty Solutions
JAY, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JGT2 Redevelopment LLC, a Joint Venture of New Mill Capital Holdings (www.newmillcapital.com), Infinity Asset Solutions (www.infinityassets.com) and Camjay LLC, has acquired the assets of Pixelle Specialty Solutions in Jay, ME.
West Fraser Announces Closure of Maxville Sawmill and Indefinite Curtailment of Huttig Sawmill
VANCOUVER, B.C., January 9, 2024 – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that it will close its sawmill in Maxville, Florida and indefinitely curtail operations at its sawmill in Huttig, Arkansas by the end of this month.
Next is Now: Celebrating Domtar’s 175th Anniversary & Looking Ahead
Throughout 2023, we commemorated Domtar’s 175th anniversary and reflected on the many ways those who came before us laid the foundation for who we are today and who we can become in the future.
Why mountain pine beetle populations in Alberta are in sharp decline
Cold winters, a lack of food and control measures have caused steep declines in Alberta's destructive pine insect pest, according to figures released by the provincial government.
North Cowichan Mayor seeks enhanced provincial support for the Crofton mill
Concerns about the Paper Excellence Catalyst Crofton pulp mill’s frequent curtailments in the past year are mounting not only for the workers, but for the Municipality of North Cowichan.
Hood Container Corporation announces acquisition of Sumter, South Carolina based Sumter Packaging Corporation
Transaction Emphasizes Hood Container’s Continued Focus On Corrugated Packaging Operations by Acquiring Operations Serving the Growing Carolinas/Georgia Region and the National Market for High Graphics Packaging.
Greif Announces Price Increase for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB), Tube and Core, and Protective Packaging Products
DELAWARE, Ohio, January 5, 2024 - Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today it is implementing a $40 to $70 per short ton increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and a minimum 6.0 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.
Sofidel acquires a new production plant in the United States
It is a paper mill. Acquired from ST Paper it is located in Duluth, in Minnesota.