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Cepi Urges EU ETS Changes to Protect Paper Mills

Cepi urges changes to EU carbon rules, warning of higher costs for paper mills, biomass users and recovered-fiber recycling.

Södra Reshapes Leadership and Refocuses Innovation

Södra changes senior management and refocuses innovation, identifying staffing overcapacity equivalent to nine positions.

AF&PA Joins Bid to Add SB 54 to Lawsuit

AF&PA joins a coalition seeking to add California’s SB 54 to a lawsuit, citing paper recycling concerns and EPR costs.

Local Coalition Seeks to Buy RYAM's Temiscaming Mill

A local coalition backed by Unifor seeks to acquire RYAM's Temiscaming mill in Quebec and restart production.

Weyerhaeuser to Distribute TimberHP Insulation

TimberHP and Weyerhaeuser partner to expand U.S. wood-fiber insulation distribution, creating new markets for softwood residuals.

NC State Adapts Paper Engineering Education

NC State's Future Ready initiative aims to modernize paper engineering labs, pilot equipment and process-control training.

Clarification issued for Indicator 6.5.1

FSC Canada clarifies Indicator 6.5.1 on Designated Conservation Lands and consensus under its Forest Stewardship Standard.

Opportunities to Earn Points in LEEDv5 Using FSC-Certified Wood

FSC Canada outlines how FSC-certified wood can help projects earn points under the new LEED v5 scoring system.

FaCS Leadership Forum in Québec City January 27-28, 2027

FSC Canada will host a FaCS Leadership Forum in Québec City on January 27-28, 2027, focused on climate-smart forestry.

OECM in Armenia

FSC Canada will present its OECM work at COP 17 in Armenia and launch a paper to support conservation planning in Canada.

FSC at the Global Buyers Mission

FSC Canada highlights certification and export opportunities at the 2026 Global Buyers Mission in Whistler.

Advancing Large Landscape Approaches: Webinar Series

FSC Canada launches a four-part webinar series on landscape-scale forest management, climate resilience, biodiversity and conservation.

Toscotec to supply PM2 tissue line for GrandBay Group in Mexico

Toscotec will supply an AHEAD 2.2 tissue line to GrandBay Group’s Blue Tissue mill in Mexico, with start-up planned for 2027.

Kadant Solutions Introduces Nanotechnology-Enhanced nPak™ C+R Doctor Blade

Kadant Solutions launches the nPak C+R doctor blade, using nanotechnology to extend wear life and improve roll cleaning.

Toscotec to supply new PM15 tissue line to Lucart

A new project for energy efficiency and performance increase at Laval-sur-Vologne in France 

Dolbeau: Canmec-Modified Used Roll Brings Paper Machine No. 5 Back into Service

Canmec modified a used suction press roll in four weeks, helping Domtar restart paper machine No. 5 at its Dolbeau mill in Quebec.

Automation Is Reshaping eCommerce Corrugated Packaging

Automation and right-sizing are changing how corrugated packaging is produced, packed and integrated into eCommerce fulfillment.

Kadant Solutions Introduces the EMO III™ Oscillator Test Panel

Kadant Solutions launches the EMO III oscillator test panel, a portable tool for testing, commissioning and troubleshooting oscillators.

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Port Hawkesbury Paper Promotes Bruno D'Amato

Port Hawkesbury Paper names Bruno D'Amato director of Canadian and specialty paper sales, retaining his technical role.

Mondi Streamlines Corrugated Packaging for Water Heaters

Mondi reduces corrugated board grades by over 75% for Stiebel Eltron, simplifying water heater packaging and production.

Pacolet Milliken Acquires Two Georgia Biomass Plants

Pacolet Milliken acquires two Georgia biomass plants totaling 116 MW, expanding its biomass power capacity to 171 MW.

Cal Poly Wins 2026 PPA Student Design Challenge

Cal Poly’s Dāt wins the 2026 PPA Student Design Challenge, with RIT’s Pacha Cacao second and Cal Poly’s Tempus third.