It may be a good year for forest restoration efforts in northern Arizona after news that the former paper plant in Bellemont will become a sawmill.
Industrial packaging trends in 2021
2021 will be a key year for the industrial packaging sector, marked by a growing demand for sustainable packaging, by global policies towards a circular economy, and by the application of technology to packaging.
Jabil Bolsters Sustainable Packaging Capabilities with Acquisition of Ecologic Brands™
Jabil Packaging Solutions strengthens competitive suite of sustainable packaging offerings with the integration of Ecologic’s commercially viable paper bottle and paper-based packaging capabilities
Sonoco Partnering with Integrated Robotics and Automation Provider
Integrated Systems, Inc. will Aid Sonoco’s Advanced Manufacturing Automation Strategy
Resolute Among Canada’s Top 100 R&D Spenders
Resolute ranks among Canada’s Top 100 Corporate R&D Spenders for 2020, marking our tenth consecutive appearance on the annual list. Each year, Research Infosource Inc. profiles organizations committed to enhancing Canada’s global competitiveness.
Canada Wins Two-Year Term on International Renewable Energy Agency Council
January 21, 2021 - The Government of Canada remains committed to building a clean energy future to strengthen the economy, create good, middle-class jobs and support the natural resource sectors.
Norbord Obtains Final Court Approval of the Plan of Arrangement and West Fraser Obtains Conditional NYSE Listing Approval
VANCOUVER, BC and TORONTO, ON, Jan. 22, 2021- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser") (TSX: WFT) and Norbord Inc. ("Norbord") (TSX: OSB) (NYSE: OSB) today jointly announce that Norbord has obtained a final order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) approving the previously–announced plan of arrangement whereby West Fraser will acquire all of the outstanding common shares (the "Norbord Shares") of Norbord (the "Transaction").
Solenis and Diversey Sign Global Partnership Agreement That Adds Significant Value to the Food and Beverage Industry
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) – Solenis, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, has signed a global partnership agreement with Diversey, a world leader in the hygiene, cleaning and infection prevention industry.
State of Canada’s Forests 2020: Adapting to Change
Canada’s forests are poised to adapt to our rapidly changing landscape. That’s the key message found in the latest edition of the State of Canada’s Forests report, updated in December 2020.
New Study Questions the Climate Benefits of Recycled Paper
Recycling of materials is considered to be an important part of a circular economy, but a new study published in Nature Sustainability questions the potential environmental benefits that come from paper recycling.
GP to Expand Dixie Capacity in Lexington, Ky.; Will Close Operations in Easton, Pa., End of 2021
Georgia-Pacific announced that it will expand its Dixie to Go/PerfecTouch® cup manufacturing capacity at the Lexington, Kentucky, Dixie facility. This will allow GP to scale its efforts and create a single, world-class manufacturing facility for cupmaking.
Seamless and timely customer support combined with leading innovations - Körber Business Area Tissue increases sales and orders in 2020
Over the course of this year the Tissue market evolved significantly: the uncertainty of the cost of pulp, the high competitiveness of the market, and the upheavals created by the current pandemic opened up new challenges.
Resolute Forest Products to restart Ignace, Ont., sawmill
Two years after it was closed because of poor market conditions, the sawmill in Ignace, Ont., should be up and running in February.
Union hopes Northern Pulp 'will do the right thing' and make pension payment
The union representing laid-off Northern Pulp workers says its members are "very nervous" but hopeful the Nova Scotia mill will pay nearly $3.7 million to cover a deficit in pension plans, including $342,000 due next month.
NERC report highlights domestic recycled paper capacity increases
The Northeast Recycling Council (NERC), Brattleboro, Vermont, has released an update to its "Summary of Announced Increased Capacity to Use Recycled Paper" report.
Is digitalisation changing the paper industry?
The increase in smart, wireless technology is all around us. It’s hard to imagine life without the internet on our phones or virtual assistants in our kitchens, helping us play music or add things to the shopping list. We’ve been exploring how has digitalisation impacted the paper industry.
E-commerce changes recycling patterns and challenges recycled fibre quality
E-commerce has, during the past few years, seen a particular boost before Christmas. In 2020, the pandemic will, without doubt, bring e-commerce sales to a new Christmas record, as shoppers avoid brick-and-mortar stores.
Itasca Announces Change of Name to GreenFirst Forest Products Inc.
VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 11, 2021 - Itasca Capital Ltd. (TSXV: ICL) ("Itasca" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that, further to its news release dated September 17, 2020, the Company has changed its name to "GreenFirst Forest Products Inc."
Kadant Named to Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021
Mondi celebrates eight wins at the 2021 WorldStar Packaging awards
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, received eight awards in three categories at this year’s WorldStar Packaging awards.
New York investment firm takes over Gorham mill
New owner pledges renamed White Mountain Paper will be ‘a leader among North American tissue and towel producers’
‘I will miss my mill’: Officials, employees reflect on Domtar Corp. closing Port Huron mill
Steve Fox may have left Domtar Corp.'s Port Huron paper mill more than a quarter century ago, but he still has lifelong friends from his time there.