Thursday, 04 December 2014 06:58
Production interruption at Tembec’s Temiscaming, Quebec industrial complex
In response to UNIFOR Union Local 233's decision to go on strike effective as of 26th Nov, Tembec ceases the operations at its Temiscaming, Quebec industrial complex, which comprises four main facilities manufacturing specialty pulp, high-yield pulp, multi-ply coated bleached…
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Thursday, 04 December 2014 06:37
Cascades invests $13 million in Vaudreuil and Drummondville
Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue paper products, announces the acquisition and installation of two new printing presses in its Québec plants, Norampac – Vaudreuil and Norampac – Drummondville ,…
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Thursday, 27 November 2014 19:33
Stora Enso Executive Joins EcoPlanet Bamboo
EcoPlanet Bamboo Group continues its executive recruitment of world class individuals from the largest plantation forestry and fiber based manufacturing companies in the United States, Europe and Latin America with the hiring of Francisco Ferreira as Managing Director of EcoPlanet…
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Wednesday, 26 November 2014 07:21
NewPage Stevens Point Mill Earns 2014 Green Masters Award For Recognition Of Leading Sustainable Business Practices
NewPage Corporation (NewPage) has announced that its Stevens Point specialty paper mill achieved recognition as a 2014 Green Masters Award winner, joining an exclusive group of leading Wisconsin companies being recognized by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council for significant and…
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Monday, 24 November 2014 06:42
North American Papermaker Signs Commercial Agreement to Deploy Minerals Technologies' FulFill® High Filler Technology
Company's Sixth Commercial Agreement for the FulFill® Technology in North America Minerals Technologies Inc., has announced that it has signed a commercial agreement with a North American paper company to provide FulFill® E-325 High Filler Technology. This agreement, which will…
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Tuesday, 18 November 2014 12:26
KapStone's Charleston Mill Efficiency Plans
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) ("KapStone" or "the Company") As part of KapStone's periodic review with our community constituents, KapStone shared a capital investment plan for the North Carolina paper mill with the Economic Development Commission. The multi-year…
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Monday, 10 November 2014 21:19
Domtar wins 2014 two AF&PA Sustainability Awards
Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) was recognized by the American Forest & Paper Association as a leader in sustainability with two 2014 AF&PA Sustainability Awards. This is the second consecutive year Domtar has been honored for its sustainability advancements.…
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Monday, 10 November 2014 21:11
Sonoco's Newport Paper Mill Receives Bronze Sustainability Star Award
Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified packaging companies, has named the Company's Newport, Tennessee, paper mill a bronze Sonoco Sustainability Star Award recipient for the facility's efforts to significantly decrease wastes going to landfill. The award marks a milestone…
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Wednesday, 05 November 2014 08:16
Catalyst Paper Q3 results impacted by total mill outage at Powell River mill
Catalyst Paper (TSX:CYT) recorded adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the third quarter of $8.0 million compared to $7.1 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the year to date was $40.8 million compared to…
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Tuesday, 04 November 2014 20:40
ABB technology to help power solutions at Klabin´s new giant pulp mill in Brazil
Fast-acting voltage regulation solution for stable and reliable power transmission at Puma project ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will supply a 34.5kV power distribution system, based on gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology, for Klabin’s major new pulp mill…
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Friday, 31 October 2014 07:44
Catalyst Paper Corporation to purchase paper mills in Maine and Wisconsin
Catalyst Paper Corporation (TSX: CYT) ("Catalyst" or the "Company") has announced that it has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with NewPage Corporation, NewPage Wisconsin System Inc. and Rumford Paper Company (the "Sellers") to purchase the Biron paper…
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Thursday, 30 October 2014 07:22
Domtar makes key updates to its Xerox® Paper and Specialty Media Line
Changes Include New Packaging Look, Product Line Reorganization and Product Enhancements Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) is pleased to announce a whole new packaging look, a realignment of the product line, as well as a series of product enhancements…
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Thursday, 30 October 2014 07:09
International Paper CEO-Elect to Speak at Vertical Research Partners Annual Paper and Packaging Conference on November 19, 2014
International Paper (NYSE: IP) Chief Executive Officer Elect Mark S. Sutton, will speak at the Vertical Research Partners Annual Paper and Packaging Conference on November 19, 2014, in New York City. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm EST,…
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Thursday, 30 October 2014 06:55
Forest Stewardship Council® recognizes Domtar as conservation champion
First-Ever FSC®Leadership Award Celebrates Company as a Leader Driving Progress in the Marketplace Domtar Corporation was recognized for its longtime leadership in sustainability, as the company accepted the first-ever annual FSC® Leadership Award for the paper sector in a ceremony…
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Thursday, 30 October 2014 06:49
Domtar Corporation elects Domenic Pilla to its Board of Directors
Domtar Corporation has announced the election of Domenic Pilla to its Board of Directors. Mr. Pilla currently serves as President of Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada's leading pharmacy and beauty retailer, with sales of over $11 billion, and more than 52,000…
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