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Nippon Paper Forms NZ Joint Venture for Softwood Chips

Nippon Paper and Pentarch Forestry partner to acquire New Zealand’s Marusumi Whangarei, forming NP Wood Fibre ...

Pregis Unveils EasyPack Strata for Smarter Fulfillment Protection

Pregis has expanded its on-demand paper packaging portfolio with the launch of EasyPack® Strata, ...

Smurfit Westrock to Close Paper Machine at La Tuque

Smurfit Westrock has announced the permanent closure of one paper machine at its La Tuque, Quebec, mill, ...

Mercer Rosenthal Starts Up New Evaporator System

Mercer Rosenthal, located in Germany, has commissioned a new cooking liquor evaporator (CLE) system aimed at improving energy and water efficiency at its pulp mill.

Stora Enso's Nova E Tops Insulation Pulp Quality

Stora Enso has reported major quality gains for Nova E, its specialty unbleached kraft pulp designed for demanding electrical insulation papers and boards.

Sappi Europe to Raise Woodfree Coated Sheet Prices

Sappi Europe has announced a €50 per tonne price increase across its Woodfree Coated (WFC) sheets portfolio, effective 16 March 2026.

Where to find FSC at events in 2026

2026 promises to be another active year for FSC Canada as we continue to engage with communities, organizations, and leaders across the country.

New edition released: Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing

The second edition of Integrating FSC Certification into Impact Investing is now available. 

Taan Forest becomes Canada’s first FSC Verified Impact forest

Taan Forest becomes Canada’s first FSC Verified Impact forest, highlighting Indigenous-led stewardship and biodiversity protection.

Environmental Perspective on a New Federal Produce Packaging Study

A new Canadian federal government study examining the cost implications of reducing plastic packaging for fresh produce sold in Canada provides insight ...

Two new positions for hire

After a year establishing our new Canada/United States Region at the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), we are now growing the team. 

Green hydrogen and pulp mills

“Green” hydrogen (GH2) will be important in the future because it can play a key role in decarbonizing processes that are difficult to electrify.

Sonoco Moves to Wind Power Under ENGIE VPPA

Sonoco has begun receiving renewable power under a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with ENGIE North America, ...

Bridging The Gap: Leading People To Achieve Collective Goals

Organizations rarely fail because of poor strategy, but they struggle because of the gap between knowledge and behavior ...

Repurposed Instrumentation for Advanced Mill Diagnostics

Applications of advanced diagnostic measurements in industrial settings are truly boundless.

Pressure Gauge Readings In Seal Water Management

What is the gauge truly measuring? 

Mondi turns safety into a living culture

According to Mondi, workplace safety is not treated as a checklist but as a living culture shaped by human behaviour, relationships and shared responsibility.

The Hidden Risks of Heating Dryer Cans Too Quickly

Bringing a paper machine online after a shutdown is a critical moment in the production cycle.

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Paperboard Packaging Council Names New Leadership

The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has appointed Emily Leonczyk as its new president, effective January 1, 2026, alongside Hilda S. Murray as chair of the board.

Expert Voices, Insightful BIOFOR Panels at PaperWeek 2026

BIOFOR expert panels at PaperWeek 2026 will explore bio-based innovation and sustainability in the forest products industry.