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Weekly News & Updates
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February 14, 2018
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Four Seasons of Papermaking
by Martin Fairbank
Unless you live near the equator, you are aware of seasonal changes and how to react to them. But did you know that papermaking can also be affected by season? In this blog post I explore some of the seasonal effects you could encounter in a paper mill, and how to counteract them.
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Northern Pulp committed to EA engagement
Like all provinces and territories, Nova Scotia has a regulatory system in place to guide project planning in an environmentally sustainable manner. Within Nova Scotia, the Department of Environment (NSE) reviews projects and following the Nova Scotia Environmental Assessment (EA) Regulations,...
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Resolute recruiting next generation of leaders
In this series of posts featuring highlights from our 2016 Annual Report, which provides both financial and sustainability information,...
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As cryptominers eye Quebec, forest companies see opportunity
At least two Canadian forestry companies are reviewing offers by cryptocurrency miners who want to lease excess mill space in Quebec,...
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New Brunswick Premier cautiously optimistic U.S. will offer relief on softwood lumber
New Brunswick's premier says he remains cautiously optimistic the United States will provide his province with relief from hefty tariffs on softwood lumber exports.
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Glatfelter shifts focus to foreign paper manufacturing; Spring Grove mill might be sold
As demand for the specialty paper products it produces declines in the digital age, Spring Grove's Glatfelter paper mill might be sold, the company reported Tuesday.
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International Paper to boost investment in Alabama mill to $522.7 million
In September 2017, IP announced plans to invest around $300 million at the Selma plant as part of a strategic plan to grow its industrial packaging business.
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AF&PA Applauds Removal of Paper Bag Fee
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement in response to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment,...
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Kimberly-Clark Plans To Close 2 Wisconsin Plants, Cut 600 Jobs
Kimberly-Clark's plan to make deep cuts in its workforce involves hundreds of employees in Wisconsin.
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Initiatives could benefit local woodlot owners
Atlantic Canada's woodlot owners could benefit from the growing tendency of jurisdictions to require businesses to offset their carbon emissions,...
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Fifteen WFP Chemainus sawmill employees on a reduced work schedule
Some employees at the Western Forest Products Chemainus sawmill had their hours reduced during November, resulting from a multi-million dollar upgrade.
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PFLA Announces Appointment of Megan Hanacek as CEO
The Private Forest Landowners Association (PFLA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Megan Hanacek as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2018.
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Roll Armor® Ceramic Coatings Protect Your Rolls, Your Product and Your Bottom Line
The paper industry is changing. McKinsey & Company reports, "Packaging is growing all over the world, along with tissue papers, and pulp for hygiene products. Although a relatively small market as yet, pulp for textile applications is growing.
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ANDRITZ to modernize DIP line at Metsä Tissue, Finland
International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order from Metsä Tissue to modernize and upgrade the existing DIP line at the Metsä Tissue mill in Mänttä, Finland.
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New International Standard (ISO 20494) on Paper Stability
Up until now, the only International Standard that specified the requirements for paper permanence was ISO 9706 according to which, in order for paper to be classified as permanent it shall have a lignin content of less than 1%.
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FPInnovations employees honoured with PAPTAC Awards
FPInnovations is proud to announce that some of its employees were honoured during the PAPTAC Awards ceremony.
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City of Yellowknife wins sustainability award for wood pellet heating system
Even before it's up and running, the City of Yellowknife has won a sustainability award for its plan to reduce the city's emissions with new wood pellet boilers.
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Metsä Board's customers can now use the SFI on-product label in North America
Metsä Board, a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboard, announced today that its North American customers can now use Metsä Board's products with the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®) on-product label that recognises global PEFC™ certifications.
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A bright future for lignin
Ludo Diels, VITO, is a lignin researcher and provided an in-depth presentation titled "Lignin valorization by making biobased aromatic chemicals and materials." at the 2018 BIOFOR International conference.
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UPM studies opportunities for developing its biofuels business by starting an environmental impact assessment in Kotka, Finland
UPM is studying biofuels development opportunities by starting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a possible biorefinery in Mussalo, Kotka, in south-eastern Finland.
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Domtar Corporation Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results; Announces Increase to its Quarterly Dividend
Domtar Corporation today reported a net loss of $340 million ($5.42 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2017 compared to net earnings of $70 million...
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Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, (the "Company"), a leading provider of packaging solutions to food, beverage and consumer product companies, today reported Net Income for fourth quarter 2017 of $173.9 million,...
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Stora Enso Financial Statement Release 2017
Sales of EUR 2 511 (2 438) million increased 3.0%: the fourth consecutive quarter of sales growth. Sales excluding the paper business increased 6.2%. Operational EBIT increased 46.6% to EUR 280 (191) million, mainly due to favourable prices and higher volumes combined with successful ramp-up of the strategic investments.
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Brazilian forestry company new partner in development of nanocellulose
Melodea is a small, world-leading Israeli development company that for almost ten years has been developing crystalline nanocellulose, a fibrous material made of wood that is much stronger and more impermeable than regular paper or paperboard.
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Sappi Europe announces price increase for its Specialities and Packaging Papers as of April 1st, 2018
Particularly the ever increasing pulp costs but also other rising raw material prices force Sappi to increase its Specialities and Packaging Papers prices as from 1 April 2018.
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SCA launches environmental impact assessment of production increase at Obbola paper mill
Under investigation is a production increase from the current 450,000 tons of kraftliner per year to 850,000 tons of kraftliner per year.
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Smurfit Kappa continues its investment in Mexico with PM6 machine
Smurfit Kappa, one of the world's leading paper-based packaging firms, continues its investment in sustainable technology in Mexico, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the country.
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Europe's Paper Recycling Rate Reaches New Heights
On track to reaching its commitment of achieving a 74% paper recycling rate across Europe by 2020, the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) today revealed its latest figure of 72.5%.
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