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Cascades is pleased to have supported the circular economy for 60 years

Kingsey Falls, Québec, September 10, 2024 Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) welcomes the report published today by Recyc-Québec and Circle Economy and urges businesses and consumers to embrace the circular economy.

Metsä Board Turns Industrial Waste into Animal Bedding in Circular Economy Push

Metsä Board, a leading European producer of sustainable fresh fibre paperboards, has found a new eco-friendly application for its industrial by-products.

Federal Decree for Caribou Protection Threatens Quebec's Forestry Industry

An impact analysis produced by Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada, revealed by Radio-Canada on Monday, exposes the extent of economic consequences from the proposed federal decree aimed at protecting three woodland caribou herds in Quebec.

COFI Calls for Urgent Measures to Save BC’s Forest Sector

The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has expressed deep concern following the announcement of additional mill closures across British Columbia, emphasizing the profound impact on workers, families, and local communities.

Graphic Packaging Deepens Commitment to Paper Engineering with $350,000 WMU Scholarship Endowment

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) has established a new $350,000 scholarship endowment at Western Michigan University (WMU) to support students pursuing paper engineering degrees.

Canfor Completes Forest Tenure Transfer to Two First Nations in British Columbia

Canfor Corporation, a Canadian forestry giant, has finalized a significant transaction with two First Nations in British Columbia.

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.

What the heck about hydrocyclones?

They are there, but we ignore them.  We walk past them without a care in the world.  Yet hydrocyclones are an integral part of most papermaking processes.

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.

Sappi Ehingen awards GAW with an order to increase production efficiency

Sappi has awarded GAW technologies with an order to increase the efficiency of production processes - in detail to expand the storage of starch as well as a retrofitting / boosting of efficiency for pigment tanks at its Ehingen mill in Germany.

UPM Energy Invests in Ultracapacitor Technology at Kuusankoski

UPM Energy, Finland's second-largest electricity producer, is investing in an ultracapacitor system at the Kuusankoski hydropower plant, marking the second phase of its innovative project.

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The Premier Forum for Sustainable Paper & Pulp Solutions

The upcoming Sustainable Paper & Pulp 2024 Exhibition and Conference to be held in Orange County, California, Ocotober 21-22,2024 will bring together industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in sustainable paper production and pulp processing technologies. This pivotal event aims to shape the future of the forest-based bioeconomy.