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Weekly News & Updates
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March 20, 2018
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Maintenance Management - Defining, Clarifying "Reliability"
Reliability is often used by plants to define future improvement efforts and set expectations for employees and managers. In several recently written mission statements, I've seen expressions such as "to increase profitability through increased reliability."
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Printers and publishers unite to launch coalition to stop baseless newsprint tariffs
SNPA is a member of a coalition announced today that is fighting proposed countervailing duties (CVD) and anti-dumping duties (AD) on imports of Canadian uncoated groundwood papers including newsprint and other papers.
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Catalyst Paper Disappointed with U.S. Department of Commerce's Preliminary Anti-Dumping Decision
Company will continue to vigorously defend itself against unwarranted and onerous trade action.
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Canada escalates softwood lumber fight with U.S., asks WTO to step in
Canada plans to ask the World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up an adjudication panel to judge its dispute with the United States over Canadian lumber exports, indicating that talks have failed to resolve the issue and Ottawa is pressing its case.
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Sofidel Continues to Grow in the USA with a New Greenfield Investment in Oklahoma
The tissue production group is expanding its US presence through an integrated plant (paper mill and converting) in Inola with an output of 120,000 metric tons a year, a total investment of 360 million dollars within 2020.
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Sino Forest Corp. co founder found guilty of fraud in $2.6 billion civil case
An Ontario Superior Court judge has found Sino-Forest Corp.'s co-founder and former CEO Allen Chan guilty of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and negligence and ordered him to pay more than $2.6 billion.
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New orders issued to protect public near former Domtar site in northeast Edmonton
New orders have been issued by Alberta Environment and Parks and Alberta Health Services to protect residents living near a former creosote plant in northeast Edmonton from contaminants found in soil.
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Mercer International Inc. Announces Decision in NAFTA Claim
Mercer International Inc. announces that it has received the decision of the tribunal in respect of its previously announced claim against the Government of Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA").
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PIA Responds to Tariff Announcements on Uncoated Groundwood Paper; Monitoring Industry Impact of Potential Aluminum Tariffs
In response to the announcement by the Department of Commerce regarding preliminary anti-dumping duties on Canadian imports of Uncoated Groundwood (UGW) Paper,...
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Oil spill prompts closure of three McKenzie River boat ramps
A ruptured hydraulic line at International Paper sends 200 gallons into the water south of Hayden Bridge
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Newsprint tariff 'a kick in the guts,' says Corner Brook mayor
Jim Parsons says paper plant being unfairly swept up in broad action by U.S. government
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AF&PA to Underscore Support for Free, Fair Trade in Administration and Congressional NAFTA Meetings
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement in strong support of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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Double E Company LLC Acquires Convertech, Inc.
Double E Company LLC, West Bridgewater, MA, has acquired Convertech, Inc. Headquartered in Wharton, NJ, Convertech joins Appleton Manufacturing, Epoch Industries,...
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Fortress Global Enterprises Announces Acquisition of S2G Biochemicals Inc. and New Xylitol Project
Fortress Global Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed a share purchase agreement (the "SPA") with S2G Biochemicals Inc. ("S2G") and its shareholders, ...
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Norbord To Temporarily Suspend Production At Its 100 Mile House, Bc Mill
Norbord Inc. announced today that a shortage of wood will cause it to temporarily suspend production at its oriented strand board (OSB) mill in 100 Mile House, British Columbia.
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The future of retail and e-commerce
The Canadian retail industry is undergoing massive change, shedding bricks and mortar for the new exciting world of e-commerce. In the driver's seat are consumers. Click and point with the mouse. It's so easy. In today's world, convenience is king.
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New Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at Iggesund Paperboard
Kenneth Nystén is appointed Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing at Iggesund Paperboard, Holmen, as of March 16, 2018.
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Valmet receives orders for fifth and sixth successive containerboard machines from Nine Dragons in China
Valmet will supply two more containerboard production lines with related automation systems for Nine Dragons Industries Co., Ltd., China.
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ANDRITZ launches the world's most modern research center for tissue
International technology Group ANDRITZ has officially launched the world's most modern research center for tissue, the PrimeLineTIAC Tissue Innovation and Application Center, in Graz, Austria.
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Solenis Launches Tapestry Yankee Coating Solutions
New solution package from Solenis helps tissue makers optimize their Yankee cylinder performance through enhanced coating reliability.
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Real Help with Reel Spool Maintenance
Reel spools are the most highly stressed rolls in your paper mill. Large loads on heavy spools take their toll. After time, bent journals can easily break.
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Tissue paper sensors show promise for health care, entertainment, robotics/span>
University of Washington engineers have turned tissue paper - similar to toilet tissue - into a new kind of wearable sensor that can detect a pulse, a blink of an eye and other human movement.
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The era of intelligent forests - digitalisation of Finnish forests is transforming the forest industry
The world of the future must run on renewable raw materials instead of fossil fuels. Wood is the best renewable raw material, and in Finland it grows faster than it is used.
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International movement of wood standard
Invasive pests are a serious threat to forests in Canada and around the globe. Although this concern often has a lower profile than other forest sector topics, it remains a critical challenge to be addressed.
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What is smart and agile manufacturing and why should you care?
Remaining competitive requires intensified efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency and to extract higher-margin products from the forest resource.
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Metsä Group's Sustainability Report 2017 published
Metsä Group has published its 2017 Sustainability Report presenting the results of the company's sustainability work during last year. The foundation of Metsä Group's sustainability work consists of four themes covering all its operations and eight distinct targets that guide its everyday work.
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Interfor Publishes Corporate Sustainability Report
INTERFOR CORPORATION ("Interfor" or the "Company") (TSX:IFP) announced today that it has published its first corporate sustainability report; it can be viewed online.
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UPM Biofuels enters the bioplastics market with new partners
UPM is committed to creating value from sustainable bioinnovations. In addition to renewable diesel, the UPM Lappeenranta Biorefinery produces renewable naphtha - an excellent raw material for bioplastics.
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Northwest B.C. pellet plant to provide energy to Asia
The decision to redevelop the former NewPro particle board facility into a wood pellet production plant was celebrated last Monday at the side of a giant pile of wood chips.
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Fortress Global Enterprises Reports Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
Fortress Global Enterprises Inc. reported 2017 fourth quarter Operating EBITDA loss from continuing operations of $5.7 million compared to $1.6 million in the previous quarter and operating EBITDA from continuing operations of $4.8 million...
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Xerium Technologies Announces Review of Strategic Alternatives to Maximize Shareholder Value
Xerium Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of machine clothing and roll covers for the paper and packaging industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.
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Are you one of Europe´s Best?
The European Carton Excellence Award, Europe's most prestigious award for carton packaging, is now open for entries! This is where the best and most successful packaging ideas are highlighted every year.
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Progroup on course for continued growth: construction of another paper factory and up to four corrugated sheetboard plants planned by 2021
Progroup is on course for continued growth and can reflect on a successful anniversary year. Sales increased in 2017 by 9.69% to around 804 million euros.
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Europapier takes a participation in the packaging specialist Carl Bernh. Hoffmann GmbH in Jeging, Austria
Last Friday, Europapier International AG, a member of the Heinzel Group, signed an agreement with Carl Bernh. Hoffmann GmbH & CO KG in Kaarst, Germany, regarding the purchase of a 38.33% participation in Carl Bernh.
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Abris Acquires Velvet CARE, the Leader in Tissue Products in Poland
Abris Capital Partners has agreed to acquire a majority equity stake in Velvet CARE Sp. z o. o., one of Poland's largest manufacturers of tissue-based personal hygiene products.
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Brazil creates pulp giant, expansion plans shelved
Brazil's Suzano Papel e Celulose SA won the battle to acquire larger rival Fibria Celulose SA, creating the world's biggest wood pulp producer while shelving expansion plans.
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