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Irving Paper Faces Major Challenges as New Brunswick Electricity Rates Surge

J.D. Irving, Limited has expressed deep concern over the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board's decision to increase electricity rates by 20-25 percent over the next two years, a move that will significantly affect all ratepayers in the province, including large industrial consumers.

A New Era for Sunila: Stora Enso Divests to AALTO Development

Stora Enso has announced the signing of an agreement to divest its Sunila site in Kotka, Finland, to AALTO Development Oy.

Sappi financial results for fourth quarter and full year exceeds expectations; dividend declared

Commenting on the group’s results, Sappi Chief Executive Officer Steve Binnie said: “Following a strong last quarter, I am pleased we were able to exceed our expectations for the year with Adjusted EBITDA* of US$684 million for the year ended September 2024.

Ahlstrom January–September 2024 financial results published

Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy has today published its January–September 2024 financial report. The report is available at www.ahlstrom.com/investors.

Mativ Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results

Mativ Holdings, Inc. ("Mativ" or the "Company") (NYSE: MATV) reported earnings results for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

Unifor and PPWC Unite for Coordinated Bargaining in Pulp and Paper Industry

The two largest unions representing workers in Canada’s forestry sector, Unifor and the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), convened this week in Vancouver to solidify a coordinated approach for upcoming collective bargaining negotiations with pulp and paper employers in Western Canada.

Innovation and Expansion: A Look at Sweden's Pulp and Paper Investments

During the last three years many and large investments have taken place in the Swedish paper and pulp industry.

The Recyclability of Papers Bags Should Not Be Controversial

Paper bags have been back in the news recently due to a decision by the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) on their new bag supplier.

FSC International Welcomes Marion Barriskell as Chief Operating Officer

FSC International is pleased to announce the appointment of Marion Barriskell as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective on 15 October 2024.

The Impact of Capital Costs on Tissue Maker Margins

At the Global Woodchip and Biomass Trade Conference in Singapore last week, Afry shared an intriguing slide.

Verified Impact: Nova Scotia

Vivian Peachey and Amy Willox from FSC Canada visited the Nova Scotia Landowners & Forest Fibre Producers organization who provides FSC forest management certification for private woodlot owners in Eastern Nova Scotia.

Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee named Director General of the Forest Stewardship Council International

On behalf of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the FSC International Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective 01 October 2024.

DS Smith's Kemsley Mill: A Model for Secure Operations and Enhanced Connectivity in a Digital Age

The global pulp and paper industry is undergoing significant transformation as it embraces digitalization and adopts new technologies

RunEco Vacuum System started up at Felix Schoeller Günzach, Germany

RunEco Vacuum System has started up at Felix Schoeller Günzach PM14.

Toscotec to supply a turnkey tissue line to WAFA Group in Algeria

Algerian tissue producer WAFA Group has partnered with Toscotec for the turnkey supply of a new AHEAD tissue line (PM1) at their Ain Oussara facility, south of Algiers. The project is planned for 2026.

51% of supermarket food and drink is packaged in unnecessary plastic

First-of-its kind analysis of 1,500 supermarket groceries reveals the stranglehold that plastic packaging has on food and drink shopping.

Staying a Step Ahead of Customer Needs

Formed in 2021 as a result of a merger between Mecfor and Advanced Dynamics, Quebec-based EPIQ Machinery specializes in the handling and conveyance of pulp bales, including feed systems and warehousing.

Cristini's expertise in ragger rope technology enhances contaminant removal, boosting efficiency and quality in paper recycling

The ragger rope is a critical component in the paper recycling process, ensuring the efficient removal of contaminants and maintaining the overall quality of recycled paper within the paper industry.

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ESKA and Paques Biomaterials to Build World’s First Full-Scale PHA Biomass Plant from Paper Process Water

In a pioneering step towards sustainable materials production, ESKA and Paques Biomaterials have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the world’s first full-scale plant for producing polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from paper process water.