How did you come to work at Paper Excellence?
As a consultant I was doing work with the forestry sector in Nova Scotia including some work with Northern Pulp when the job opportunity presented itself. I’m thrilled to have taken on this new role in Nova Scotia.

Nowadays it seems that everyone is using tablet computers for taking notes. Nobody uses paper notepads anymore. Gossip is shared through social media, no longer through magazines.

Diane Gladman was profiled on the Forestry Friendly Communities website earlier this month. As March wraps up, we wanted to share Diane’s full profile here.

TORONTO, ON, March 31, 2022 – GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) today announced that Michael Liggett, Chief Financial Officer will be transitioning to an on-going consultative role.  

ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced Alpa Sutaria has joined the Company as senior vice president, Strategy and Sustainability.

Team from Solenis recognized for their foam additives research

ATLANTA-- WestRock Company (NYSE: WRK), a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, today announced Robert Quartaro has joined the Company as senior vice president, Investor Relations, adding oversight and performance depth to its incumbent team.

Community is at the core of the paper and wood products industry. As a top 10 manufacturing employer in 45 states, the forest products industry employs nearly 950,000 people with more than 2 million jobs supported throughout the supply chain. 

NEW YORK, NY, March 14, 2022 ‑ Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC) today announced that David Gandossi, who has served as CEO and President since 2015, has announced, as part of turning 65 years old this year, his decision to retire from the Company.

VANCOUVER, BC, March 15, 2022 - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX:CFX) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Edgson as President and CEO effective April 11, 2022.

Teemu Salmi, CIO, Head of IT & Digitalisation and a member of the Group Leadership Team, has decided to leave his position at Stora Enso.

The people who most inspire Levell Hairston, Vice President and General Manager of Recycling at International Paper are voyagers and pioneers. “They are willing to leave what is comfortable for what could be,” he said.

When Trevelyan Hodge started working at Domtar’s mill in Ashdown, Arkansas, in 1996, he didn’t intend to stay long. His career path was still unclear when he started working on a paper machine as an hourly employee while attending college classes.

KINGSEY FALLS, QC, March 4, 2022 - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in sustainable recycling, hygiene and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the candidacy of Mr. Alex N. Blanco as a director of the company.

Highest TAPPI honor recognizes lifelong scientific achievements

Jon Peterson, technical/engineering manager at our Coosa Pines (Alabama) pulp mill, understands the importance of the forest products industry in many American communities.

Our industry is filled with people who bring different talents and perspectives to the table. Which is why we are focused on advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within our industry.

FSC Canada is pleased to welcome Kalin Uhrich Chief Forester, Canadian Forest Products Ltd. – Wood Products Canada to the FSC Canada Board of Directors. Kalin replaces Arthur Tsai who recently departed Canfor and held an economic chamber seat on the FSC Canada Board of Directors.

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) is pleased to announce the election of Ray Ferris, President and CEO of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., as Chair of its Board of Directors. The election took place on February 10 as part of FPAC’s Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually.

We are very pleased to announce that, effective 1 March 2022, Gilles Van Nieuwenhuyzen will become CEO of Lecta Group. He will also be appointed as Director of Lecta Ltd succeeding Eduardo Querol.

HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 14, 2022 -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest global sustainable packaging companies, today announced that two members of the Company’s Board of Directors will be leaving.