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Domtar Cleared in Mill Staffing Dispute

An arbitrator ruled Domtar did not violate its labor agreement by failing to schedule two electricians at its idled Espanola pulp mill.

Willamette Falls Paper Faces Auction If No Buyer Found Soon

Six months after announcing plans to close, Willamette Falls Paper Company continues its search for a buyer.

European Paper Industry Rebounds in 2024, Faces Ongoing Challenges

The European pulp and paper sector showed resilience in 2024, ...

Sonoco Raises Paperboard Prices

Sonoco will increase uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) prices by $70 per ton in the U.S. and Canada.

Saica Group to Invest $110M in Second US Corrugated Plant

Saica Group, a leading European recycled paper and packaging manufacturer, has announced plans to build its second corrugated plant in the United States.

UPM to Close German Paper Mill, Cut 462 Jobs in Restructuring

UPM Communication Papers announced plans to permanently close its Ettringen paper mill in Germany.

U.S. Tariffs May Push Tissue Makers Toward 100% Hardwood Pulp

There’s no doubt that U.S. tariffs will negatively impact Canadian and European Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp (NBSK) ...

EU Pulp & Paper export tariffs at US border would cause most trouble for Finland

EU P&P export volumes to USA are biggest in Graphic Papers and Cartonboard segments.

Canada’s Forest Sector Speaks Out Against Unnecessary Tariffs on Canadian Exports

The following statement was released today by Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) President and CEO, Derek Nighbor.

Jacques Perrault and the John S. Bates Gold Medal

PAPTAC was originally founded by Dr. John Seaman Bates in 1915 as the Technical Section of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association (CPPA).

Germany's Tissue Market: Challenges, Growth, and the Road Ahead

Germany’s tissue industry is at a crossroads.

Canada’s Forest Sector Responds to Threats of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Wood Products

FPAC responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding proposed tariffs on Canadian wood products.

Essity Harnesses Geothermal Energy to Revolutionize Tissue Production

Essity has unveiled the world’s first tissue machine operating entirely on geothermal steam.

Precision Under Pressure: Emergency Fan Replacement to Restore Pulp Mill Operation

When an unexpected fan impeller failure brought production to a halt at Mercer Celgar’s pulp mill in Western Canada, timing was critical.

Runtech Systems launches a new EP Turbo Blower model, EP650 AMB

In response to market needs, Runtech Systems is launching a new turbo blower model for paper machine vacuum systems.

Voith expands sustainable portfolio: SolarPress Green sets new standards for bio-based roll covers

One more press roll cover certified by DIN CERTCO for bio-based products

How to improve your cleaning and efficiency for your High Pressure (HP) Cleaning Showers

HP Cleaning Showers are essential on all types of paper machines.

Steam-Generating Heat Pumps

Boosting Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reductions in Paper Mills

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