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U.S.-based Rayonier to buy Tembec

An American high purity cellulose company acquiring a Canadian forestry one, while a potentially new Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA) looms overhead, has raised a few questions.


FPInnovations president/CEO to step down

Yvon Pelletier, chairman of the board of directors for FPInnovations, has announced Pierre Lapointe will be stepping down from his position as president and CEO.


N.L. mill, government reaches deal to secure pension

The Canadian Press is reporting that the Newfoundland and Labrador government has reached a deal with Corner Brook Pulp and Paper over its pension plan.


Xerium wins orders for project in Brazil

Xerium Technologies has been awarded orders for machine clothing and rolls technology for Fibria’s new pulp machine at the Tres Lagoas mill in Brazil.
 
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Acu-Tech™ Forming Systems

The Acu-Tech Forming System is a custom designed drainage element of our ON-THE-RUN family of adjustable blades. These are the Acu-Foil, Acu-Step and Acu-Pulse for either gravity or vacuum augmented units. Advantages include being adaptable to most existing equipment, simple designs with low maintenance, a cost-effective alternative to ADJUSTABLE tables and their ability to be upgradeable to automation. The Acu-Foil™ Blade is an on- the-run adjustable angle foil blade. The Acu-Step™ Blade allows on-the-run accurate vertical adjustment of the blades surface to the elevation of the forming fabric. The Acu-Pulse™ Blade is the only adjustable pulse generating forming element in the industry. >> Learn more
 
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CEO honoured for strong defence of forest products industry

Resolute president and CEO Richard Garneau has been awarded the John Dobson Medal for Free Enterprise, where he is being recognized for a “lifetime of principled leadership and advocacy on behalf of Canada’s forest products industry.” » Read More
 
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CGIS

Get the right valve, every time.

Whether it’s during the Recausticization, Bleaching, or Chemical Preparation, the Pulp and Paper industry is constantly processing materials that are corrosive, poisonous, and dangerous to both your workers and the environment. At CGIS, we believe that the valves used in these extreme conditions need to be certified as Severe Service Valves (SSVs), so you can be confident your mill operates with zero leakage or downtime. >> Visit www.severe-service.ca to learn more
 
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Sappi NA combines Packaging, Specialties businesses

Sappi North America, producer and supplier of diversified paper and packaging products, has announced plans to combine two key business units, Packaging and Release, along with three notable personnel promotions. » Read More

ICFPA welcomes new president

Jane Molony has been named the new president of The International Council of Forest and Paper Associations (ICFPA), where she will serve in this capacity for the next two years. » Read More
 
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PAPTAC Atlantic Branch Conference 2017

June 7-9, 2017
Location: Pictou, N.S.
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PacWest

June 7-10, 2017
Location: Whistler, B.C.
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Tissue 2017 Conference & Expo

October 3-6, 2017
Location: Miami, Fla.
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