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September 5, 2018
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue products, announces plans to close two sheet plants in Barrie (Jellco) and Peterborough, Ontario , as part of its ongoing efforts to reorganize and optimize its corrugated packaging platform in Ontario .
Solenis Acquires Pulp and Paper Chemical Distribution Business in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia from Connell Brothers. Read more
People around the world rely on Domtar products every day. But do you know just how far and wide our products reach? Read more
Things are back to normal a week and a half after fire destroyed a SaskEnergy building which supplied natural gas to Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp Mill. Read more
The fact Corner Brook Pulp and Paper seemed willing to endure the threat of costly American tariffs gives Mayor Jim Parsons confidence in the company's long-term future in the city. Read more
Kimberly Clark plans to invest $150 million in its Chester site in transforming its co-generation power plant from a coal-fired one into one fueled by natural gas. Read more
New industry rises on more than 400 acres of winter pasture and a former cattle ranch, below the jagged basalt cliffs of northern Columbia County. Read more
More timber may soon be harvested on the Tongass National Forest and the U.S. Forest Service wants to know what the public thinks about that. Read more
For Steven Kozuki, the executive director of the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia (FESBC), finding that perfect medium... Read more
Wildfires in the U.S. have charred more than 10,000 square miles so far this year, an area larger than the state of Maryland, with large fires still burning in every Western state including many that are not fully contained. Read more
Just two months after announcing plans to replace its current, 71-year-old Green Bay Paper Mill, leaders from Green Bay Packaging Inc. formally broke ground on constructing the first new paper mill in the State of Wisconsin in over 30 years.

A career in the forest products industry offers as many rewards and opportunities as it does challenges.  Read more
Weyerhaeuser Company today announced that Doyle R. Simons has elected to retire, and its board of directors has appointed Devin W. Stockfish as president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Read more
ND Paper LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited (the "Company" or "Nine Dragons"), announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement (the "Agreement") with Resolute Forest Products Inc.  Read more
Resolute to Sell Fairmont, West Virginia, Recycled Pulp Mill
Resolute Forest Products Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with ND Paper LLC, a subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper Limited, for the sale of its Fairmont, West Virginia, recycled bleached kraft pulp mill, .. . Read more
Quebec's forest fire protection agency (SOPFEU) announced Thursday it had deployed two more teams of firefighters to help colleagues in British Columbia who have spent the past few weeks battling forest fires in their province. Read more
As the United States approaches the 2018 midterm elections, security experts and voting rights advocates are urging states to take extra precautions against cyberattacks on voting systems. Read more
Mercer International Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Santanol Group, which owns and leases approximately 2,500 hectares of existing Indian sandalwood plantations and a processing andextraction plant in North West Australia. Read more
The worst of this year's wildfire season is likely over, but some experts say burning forests and smoky skies could be the new reality in B.C. for summers to come. Read more
Fortress Global Enterprises Inc. announced today that it will seek the approval of holders (the "Debentureholders") of its 7.0% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due December 31, 2019... Read more
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INDUSTRY PEOPLE
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, today announced that Paul McCann will join the company as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain.
Toscotec North America, Inc. Green Bay, WI and Toscotec S.p.A. Lucca, Italy announced that John Holton has joined the group as Technical Support and Service Coordinator for North America.
FPINNOVATIONS
Cellulose nanomaterials: Transitioning to a bioeconomy
Images of the accumulation of plastic waste adversely impacting the environment, wildlife and humans have gone viral across media. The message is clear: change is necessary. This is not new information to research organizations like FPInnovations that began to contribute to the building of a new bioeconomy years ago.

FPInnovations is very proud to share the news that Lin Hu, Senior Scientist in the Building Systems team, has been rewarded the  2018 Wood Engineering Achievement Award: Engineering Innovation  for her contributions in the area of floor vibrations!

TECHNOLOGIES
Green Bay Packaging Inc. has selected Voith to supply a full line of equipment for its new paper mill in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The new mill, showcasing cutting edge technology, will be operational in 2021.
Toscotec will supply a new MODULO-PLUS tissue line to Celupaper S.A. of the leading South American group Grupo Vual, based in Argentina. The MODULO-PLUS machine - PM5 - is scheduled for delivery in autumn 2019 and it will be installed at Papelera Nicaragua mill.
The A.Celli Group has always retained technological developments and the safety aspects of machines to be its key growth factors. The Group's approach to occupational safety is a foundational theme for the company, and the high number of plants sold throughout the world in relationship with a practically inexistent history of accidents on the job is the most evident proof of this philosophy.
Crecia-Kasuga Co., Ltd has successfully started up a new tissue line, jointly delivered by Valmet and Kawanoe Zoki Co., Ltd., at the company's new production facility in Fuji, Japan. The inauguration ceremony was held during summer and the line is now in full operation producing tissue products for the Japanese consumer market.
PAPER ADVANCEMENT
Mineral oil components in foods are undesirable and harmful. It has been proven that saturated mineral oils (MOSH) accumulate in the human body. Aromatic mineral oils (MOAH) are considered carcinogenic.

SUSTAINABILITY
We're aiming to increase awareness of FSC so that more people understand what FSC is and the difference we make to help keep our forests for all forever.
At Domtar, we believe investing in sustainability helps enhance our world for future generations. Our success depends on the health of the forest's ecosystem. 
Our members have practiced responsible and sustainable forestry for decades. To meet customer demand, they are now doing more than ever to increase the availability of certified fiber from certified fiber sourcing programs and third party-certified forestlands.
MARKET ANALYSIS
Total European shipments of graphic papers in June 2018 were down 3% vs. June 2017 and are down 4.2% year-to-date.

BIOMATERIALS
Biokraft AS is successfully operationalizing the world´s largest factory for production of liquid biogas fuel (LBG). The factory is located at Skogn in Mid-Norway. The operational start-up of the factory commenced in June 2018. 

BIOMASS
The company that abandoned a planned woodchip export facility in southern Tasmania in July is now proposing to build a $25 million mill to turn forestry residues into heater pellets.

FINANCIAL NEWS
"The price increases we have implemented have not yet fully compensated for the rising pulp cost and we are working hard to defend our margins." Per Skoglund, CEO.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The European Commission's proposal on single use plastics products (SUPP), aims at addressing the marine pollution caused by the most littered plastics products.
On 23 August 2018, Aalto University and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland signed a collaboration agreement on the CERES flagship programme and took a concrete step towards a joint innovation ecosystem in the field of bioeconomy.
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden becomes a partner in Treesearch, Sweden's so far largest investment in fundamental research and knowledge and competence building in the field of new materials and speciality chemicals from forest raw material.
Ahlstrom-Munksjö will invest EUR 21 million in its Coated Specialties business to improve capabilities and flexibility at its Jacarei plant in Brazil and better serve customers in South America with a broader offering.
Smurfit Kappa Group plc ('SKG' or the 'Group') confirms that the Government of Venezuela has taken temporary control of Smurfit Kappa Carton de Venezuela's ('SKCV', the 'Company') business in Venezuela for a period of 90 days.
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PAPTAC
NEW DATE! PAPTAC Webinar : Energy Reduction in HWD BCTMP
The PAPTAC Mechanical Pulping Committee (MPC) will be hosting a webinar entitled "Energy Reduction in HWD BCTMP" September 6, 2018, presented by Eric Xu.

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