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Paper Excellence Cancels Prince Albert Pulp Mill Restart

Paper Excellence Canada has announced it will not proceed with the planned restart of the Prince Albert pulp mill in Saskatchewan, citing unfavorable market and economic conditions.

Brazil Urges EU to Delay Implementation of Deforestation Law

Brazil has formally requested that the European Union postpone the implementation of its new deforestation law, citing concerns over potential impacts on trade relations.

Mondi Achieves Over 95% Certified Base Paper for Release Liners

Mondi, a prominent player in the sustainable packaging and paper industry, has announced that it has switched more than 95% of its release liners and extrusion solutions to base paper sourced from PEFC and FSC™ certified materials.

Bridging the Gap: How Businesses Can Drive Consumer Behavior Towards a Circular Economy

The transition to a circular economy faces a significant challenge: the gap between consumers' intentions and actions.

Canfor Comments on BC Assets

VANCOUVER, BCSept. 12, 2024 - As indicated in its September 4 announcement of the closure of the Plateau and Fort St. John operations, Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) remains committed to exploring opportunities to divest some of its northern BC tenure to support other BC manufacturers who are facing similar challenges accessing economic fibre to support their operations.

B.C. Government Invests $11.4 Million in Forestry Innovation to Create Jobs and Drive Sustainable Growth

The Government of British Columbia is injecting up to $11.4 million into eight forestry-related projects through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF). This investment aims to boost local economies, create jobs, and advance the province's transition towards high-value, sustainable forestry products.

The Paper Trail

Recyclable paper packaging a key component at the heart of the Circular Economy in action

Drive the Future: Embrace Zero Emissions Trucking

As the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy accelerates, the transport industry is leading the charge with Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEVs).

Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to Activists’ Report on Forest Carbon Emissions

Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued the following statement regarding a carbon emissions report released by anti-forestry activists:

Webinar on Intensified Forestry

Forestry practices have been intensified for centuries to meet the growing demand for forest products.

RDM Group's Struggles Reflect Challenges in European Paper Industry

Reno de Medici (RDM) Group has officially closed its Blendecques board mill in France on August 31. The mill has a capacity of 140,000 tons per year of recycled board.

Revised Advice Notes on evaluation of contractors against FSC core labour requirements published

On 1 August 2024, FSC published the new versions of the advice notes FSC-ADVICE-40-004-23 V2-0 Evaluation of Contractors against the FSC Core Labour Requirements and FSC-ADVICE-20-011-16 V2-0 Evaluation of Contractors against the FSC Core Labour Requirements.

Kemsley Paper Mill Celebrates a Century of Innovation and Sustainability

As Kemsley Paper Mill marks its centennial year in 2024, it stands as a testament to a century of innovation, growth, and unwavering commitment to sustainability in the paper industry.

Georgia-Pacific Selects dataPARC for Process Data Visualization and Analysis Across Containerboard and Cellulose Divisions

Georgia-Pacific, a global leader in tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, and building products, is deploying dataPARC’s PARCview platform across its containerboard and cellulose manufacturing facilities.

MoistTech Corp highlights the IR3000-C Series Moisture Sensors at SuperCORR

Unparalleled Accuracy and Reliability Improves Quality, Productivity, and Energy Efficiency when Converting Products

ANDRITZ acquires analyzer and measurement company PulpEye

International technology group ANDRITZ has acquired the Swedish analyzer and measurement technology company PulpEye.

Heat Management Releases Patented Technology for Improved Efficiency and Availability of Recovery Boilers

Heat Management recently released and received its first order for a patented system that can, for example, detect black liquor carryover in pulp mill recovery boilers.

Embracing the Digital Future of Pulp and Paper with ABB Ability™ MES

The pulp and paper industry’s historical importance to the global economy cannot be understated. However, like many traditional industries, it now faces unprecedented pressures to step into the digital age.

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Ontario Secures Future of Atikokan Biomass Power Plant with New Five-Year Contract

The Ontario government has announced a new five-year contract between Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for the Atikokan Generating Station, securing the future of North America's largest 100% biomass-fuelled power plant.