FPInnovations is a private not-for-profit R&D organization that specializes in the creation of solutions that accelerate the growth of the Canadian forest sector and its affiliated industries to enhance their global competitiveness.
Sappi Limited, a leading producer of dissolving pulp sold under the brand name Verve, continues to reach new milestones by completing the Higg Facility Environmental Management (FEM) verification audit at its Cloquet mill.
First Atlantic Province to introduce extended producer responsibility on packaging and paper
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock today joined leaders of over 70 other trade groups representing diverse businesses across the economy in urging the Biden administration to maintain the existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
Saint Louis, MO, October 2023 – ButcherJoseph & Co. (“ButcherJoseph”) served as exclusive financial advisor to Packaging Concepts, Inc. (“PCI” or the “Company”) on a sale to its employees.
PPC recognizes WestRock with 10 awards for packaging excellence and innovation, including Package of the Year and Innovation of the Year
TEMISCAMING, QC - Unifor is deeply concerned following the recent announcement that a firm of experts has been hired with a view of disposing of part of the assets of the RYAM company in Temiscaming.
Lake Utopia Paper has successfully completed a seven-day shutdown in Utopia, New Brunswick.
Given the ubiquitous nature of digital devices and digital service promotion, some businesses may be tempted to transition to paperless record keeping systems based on preconceived notions that going digital is somehow more sustainable. That assumption could not be further from the truth.
24 October, 2023Workers at the paper and packaging company WestRock, New Jersey, USA, have been on strike for 137 days.
The Need for Sustainable and Achievable Regulations
VICTORIA, British Columbia, Oct. 23, 2023 - The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations (the “Nations,” all member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council), and Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western”) have reached an agreement for the Nations to acquire a 34% interest from Western in a newly formed Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) for $35.9 million (the “Agreement”).
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 26, 2023 - The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) has announced the top winners of its 80th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition.
In a historic move that promises to transform Maine's forest bioproducts sector, Governor Janet Mills celebrated the announcement by the Biden-Harris Administration, designating Maine's Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub as a Federal "Tech Hub."
AUGUSTA - In honor of Maine Forest Products Week, held from October 23 to 28, 2023, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), with Professional Logging Contractors Northeast, and Maine Forest Products Council, have come together to celebrate and express a profound appreciation for the enduring contributions of Maine's forest sector businesses and their dedicated workforce.
The last bale of pulp produced at the Domtar Pulp and Paper Mill is to become part of history.
A group of researchers led by Dalhousie University is studying how shifting to an ecological forestry model will affect Nova Scotians and the environment.
The tool will help brands test fiber-based packages’ ability to flow through current recycling infrastructure
Richmond, BC – While market conditions continue to support the restart of our pulp operations and employment of more than 300 workers, the curtailment of paper operations at Crofton is being extended to the end of November.
Say “forest products” and most people will probably conjure up a mental picture of a pile of lumber.
International Paper Co. in Coosa is gearing up for a major expansion, investing $100 million into their facility.
ATLANTA, Oct. 17, 2023 - Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV), a leading full-service provider of business-to-business products, services and solutions, held a special meeting of stockholders earlier today at which Veritiv stockholders voted in favor of all proposals, including a proposal to approve the Company's pending acquisition by an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, (CD&R).