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Six U.S. pulp and paper mill projects show how operational improvements reduced water use, energy intensity, chemical demand and costs.
AFT examines how early mechanical deaeration may reduce wet-end chemical demand and improve process stability in papermaking.
Simple, Robust, Reliable Forming Fabric Cleaning: An Interview with Marcelo Deboni
Canfor's paper EBITDA rose to C$10.5M in Q3 2026, while weak pulp markets and Northwood closure charges weighed on results.
RYAM estimates monthly carrying costs of US$2 million to US$3 million at its idled Témiscaming mill in Quebec.
Sonoco plans a $40M upgrade at its Richmond, Virginia, mill to improve recycled paperboard quality and add 9,000 tons of capacity.
Kimberly-Clark completes its Kenvue acquisition, expanding consumer health operations following its international tissue restructuring.
U.S. boxboard production rose 1% in Q3 2026, while operating rates fell to 88.3% and solid bleached boxboard output declined 4%.
U.S. containerboard production rose 2.7% in Q3 2026, with operating rates above 94.5% and mill inventories at their lowest since October 2024.
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Canfor's paper EBITDA rose to C$10.5M in Q3 2026, while weak pulp markets and Northwood closure charges weighed on results.
RYAM estimates monthly carrying costs of US$2 million to US$3 million at its idled Témiscaming mill in Quebec.
RYAM's Q3 adjusted EBITDA rises 30% despite a $229M loss, as specialty cellulose pricing improves while volumes decline.
Sonoco plans a $40M upgrade at its Richmond, Virginia, mill to improve recycled paperboard quality and add 9,000 tons of capacity.
Kimberly-Clark completes its Kenvue acquisition, expanding consumer health operations following its international tissue restructuring.
U.S. boxboard production rose 1% in Q3 2026, while operating rates fell to 88.3% and solid bleached boxboard output declined 4%.
PPEC examines Ontario's tire recycling challenges and the lessons for paper packaging, producer responsibility and recycling markets.
US corrugated box costs rose in the first half of 2026, driven by freight, overhead and recovered fiber despite easing gas costs.
Lime kiln oxygen enrichment to achieve capacity increase and energy reduction
FSC Canada clarifies Indicator 6.5.1 on Designated Conservation Lands and consensus under its Forest Stewardship Standard.
FSC Canada outlines how FSC-certified wood can help projects earn points under the new LEED v5 scoring system.
FSC Canada will host a FaCS Leadership Forum in Québec City on January 27-28, 2027, focused on climate-smart forestry.
Six U.S. pulp and paper mill projects show how operational improvements reduced water use, energy intensity, chemical demand and costs.
AFT examines how early mechanical deaeration may reduce wet-end chemical demand and improve process stability in papermaking.
Simple, Robust, Reliable Forming Fabric Cleaning: An Interview with Marcelo Deboni
Better tank integrity data helps pulp and paper mills reduce inspection costs, improve maintenance planning and minimize downtime.
Sam learned his trade, maintenance management, in the growing Pulp & Paper industry.
Successful Refiner Start-up Strengthens AFT’s Long-term Partnership with Zinc Nacional
Cascades appoints Martin Brisson as Vice-President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, bringing over 20 years of experience.
Study compares conical and double disk refiners, exploring effects of operating mode and geometry on energy consumption and paper strength.
Weyerhaeuser and Aymium begin building a Mississippi biocarbon plant, a potential new outlet for pulpwood and sawmill residues.
Cal Poly’s Dāt wins the 2026 PPA Student Design Challenge, with RIT’s Pacha Cacao second and Cal Poly’s Tempus third.
