Bill Edwards, Senior Vice President of Paper and Packaging Operations at Domtar, has been recognized with the prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award by the Association of Suppliers to the Paper Industry (ASPI).
The award was presented during ASPI's annual conference in Clearwater, Florida, on February 21, 2025.
The ASPI Excellence in Leadership Award is given annually to an industry leader who demonstrates exceptional management skills, strategic vision, and a commitment to advancing the pulp and paper sector. Edwards, with over three decades of industry experience, has championed initiatives that advance operational excellence, product quality, and innovation, contributing to sustainable growth and strengthened partnerships for Domtar.
"I am truly honored to receive this award and grateful to be part of an industry that plays such a vital role in everyday life," Edwards said. "At Domtar, we are committed to producing essential paper, packaging, and pulp products that people rely on daily. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire team, whose innovation and passion drive our success."
Steve Henry, President of Paper and Packaging for Domtar, praised Edwards' dedication to guiding operational performance and fostering collaborative relationships, which have made a lasting impact on both Domtar and the broader industry. This recognition underscores Edwards' commitment to Domtar's core values of caring, accountability, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of roughly 14,000 employees in more than 60 locations across North America. The company has an annual capacity of 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue annually, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Formerly known as the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is comprised of legacy businesses Paper Excellence Canada Holdings Corporation, Domtar Corporation and Resolute Forest Products.
