Members of Unifor Local 1403 have voted to ratify a new three-year collective agreement with the employer, Canadian Kraft Paper (CKP).
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We have earlier looked into what food packaging materials are appreciated most among consumers for different food categories.
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Kruger Products L.P., a company in which KP Tissue Inc. holds a limited partnership interest, announced that it will increase the price of its consumer branded tissue products sold in Canada effective Sunday, October 14, 2018.
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The B.C. government moved Friday to protect pension benefits of salaried retirees and workers at Catalyst Paper in case the company is forced to take drastic action in the face of steep U.S. tariffs.
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The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province.
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Buckman, a global company that specializes in innovative chemical and smart solutions for the pulp and paper industry, was named a finalist in the 2018 Sustainability Awards program by the Business Intelligence Group.
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Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources says dozens of forest fires remain out of control, with the largest in the province's northeast now measuring more than 82 square kilometres.
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Expera Specialty Solutions, LLC ("Expera") announced today that Ahlstrom-Munksjö has signed a definitive agreement to purchase all shares of Expera.
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Weyerhaeuser Co. woodworkers in Washington and Oregon voted overwhelmingly last week to reject the latest contract offer from the company, but labor talks are still continuing, according to a union source..
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is passing the buck with his muted response to requests for a federal environmental assessment of the proposed Northern Pulp waste pipe.
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The provincial government did not issue a permit to spray the controversial herbicide glyphosate this year near the Turtle Creek Watershed, the water source for greater Moncton.
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Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and manufacture of green packaging and tissue products, announces the acquisition of the White Birch, Bear Island manufacturing facility in Virginia , for a cash consideration of US$34.2 million .
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About 1,500 mill workers impacting 13 sites in northern B.C. are expected to take a strike vote sometime in the next week or so.
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The Northern Pulp effluent pipe proposal has divided the community in Pictou County, to the point it may not recover.
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CATALYST - Crofton Division
CATALYST - Crofton Division
CATALYST - Crofton Division
CATALYST - Crofton Division
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Patents are supposed to spread knowledge by making those filing for a patent describe the innovation in detail. But patent lawyers are masters of obfuscation, and try to make claims that cover every permutation they can think of, whether they've tried it or not.
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The Pulp and Paper Industry just gained an advocate for teamwork, naming Jacques Beauchemin as President and CEO of AFT. In his previous position as CFO, Jacques was instrumental in helping to acquire two of AFT's largest innovations with Finebar and POM.
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A.Celli Paper presents a new revolutionary concept for the production of Yankee Dryer Shells.
The two goals were to minimise mechanical issues and maximise uniformity and heat transfer.
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Konecranes will deliver two industrial cranes with specially designed spreader clamps to CMPC Cellulose Riograndense, located in Brazil. The order was received in the second quarter of 2018.
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö and Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, are sole sponsors of a new RISI PPI Safety Awards category. The Safety Leadership Award will be conferred for the first time in March 2019.
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Tetra Pak now obtains half of its global electricity supply from renewable sources, putting the company firmly on course to meet its RE100 commitment of using only renewable electricity across all global operations by 2030.
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, which highlights the U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products....
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At DS Smith we create and deliver innovative, sustainable packaging solutions that consider the entire supply chain, balancing the needs of our business, our environment and our people.
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Smurfit Kappa worked with global transport provider Scania to replace some of the materials used in its supply chain with paper-based packaging solutions.
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Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Asia Pulp & Paper's (APP) Foopak Bio Natura suite of food packaging products ...
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Attis Industries to Purchase Site for First Commercial Biorefinery
Facility Will Generate $35 Million in Annual Revenue. Attis Industries Inc., a diversified innovation and technology holding company, today announced that it has executed a letter of intent...
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Rengo to Develop New Cellulose Nanofiber Through Application of Cellophane Production Technology
Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has applied cellulose production technology to develop Xanthated Cellulose Nanofiber (XCNF®), a new cellulose nanofiber.
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Third Biomass North Forum slated for October
The third annual Biomass North Forum will take place Oct. 16-18 at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay. Dubbed Mapping Canada's Bioeconomy: Drivers, Roadblocks and Bridges, the event will examine how government, industry, academia and communities throughout the country are navigating towards a sustainable bioeconomy future.
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The Company reported operating income of $282.1 million for the second quarter of 2018, up $78.3 million from reported operating income of $203.8 million for the first quarter of 2018, with the increase reflecting significantly higher lumber segment operating earnings and record-high pulp and paper segment operating earnings.
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Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reported second quarter net earnings of $317 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $2.1 billion.
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Fibria, a Brazilian company and the world's leading producer of eucalyptus pulp derived from planted forests, has set new operational records in the second quarter of the year,...
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation(NYSE:KS) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Thomas J. Falk said, "Our second quarter results reflect a challenging environment, particularly with commodity inflation.
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International Paper (NYSE: IP) today reported second quarter 2018 net earnings attributable to International Paper of $405 million ($0.97 per diluted share) compared with $729 million ($1.74 per diluted share) in the first quarter of 2018 and net earnings of $80 million ($0.19 per diluted share) in the second quarter of 2017.
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Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported second quarter 2018 net income of $187 million, or $1.97 per share and net income of $197 million, or $2.08 per share, excluding special items.
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This release is a summary of Ahlstrom-Munksjö's' half-year financial report January-June 2018.
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The market remained strong in the second quarter with healthy demand in all of SCA's product areas.
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Graphic Packaging Holding Company a leading provider of packaging solutions to food, beverage, foodservice, and other consumer products companies, today reported Net Income for second quarter 2018 of $49.4 million,...
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UPM Raflatac has achieved ISO 50001 certification for its factory in Nancy, France. ISO 50001 is an energy management system for continuous improvement in energy efficiency, and in consequence energy costs and environmental impacts.
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Today, ARAUCO's Board of Directors approved the modernization and extension of Arauco Mill, an initiative that involves a US$2,350 million investment, the largest investment in the company's history.
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Total European shipments of graphic papers in May 2018 were down 8.5% vs. May 2017 and are down 4.5% year-to-date.
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The long draught continues and the fire-risk is very high in northern Sweden. Towards the coming weekend, however, colder weather and reduced fire-risk is forecasted.
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Program Released for the 2018 International Lignin Conference
The program for the upcoming 2018 International Lignin Conference is now published!
The conference will start Tuesday at 8:45 with welcome remarks and technical sessions will follow until 5:10 PM.
The technical sessions will resume from 9:00 to 5:30 PM on Wednesday.
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