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May 29, 2019
News 
 

Thunder Bay TMP-Bio plant inaugurated with $2M federal investment

The federal government announced an additional $2-million investment for FPInnovations at the official opening of its thermomechanical-pulp biorefinery (TMP-Bio) plant with Resolute Forest Products in Thunder Bay.


Feds invest $100M in Boat Harbour cleanup

The federal government has committed $100 million to support the cleanup of Boat Harbour, Nova Scotia after Northern Pulp removes its effluent pipe from the water early next year.


Kruger receives $13.8M from feds for biomass and paper projects

Kruger Inc. is receiving a $13.8 million investment from the federal government for biomass and recycled paper projects in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Brompton, Quebec, respectively.


Report: WSIB says Ontario's manufacturing workplaces 1.6% less safe than last year

Ontario's manufacturing workplaces are 1.6 per cent less safe over last year, according to the 2019 results of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)'s Health and Safety Index.
 
 
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Family business is rooted in recycling

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Seeing an opportunity to turn refuse into reuse, Randy pioneered the manufacture of particleboard during the post-WWII building boom, and later invented machinery to manufacture specialty products like core plugs for the paper industry.

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Compliance for contractors

Smart technology tracks the success of safety policies with both short-term workers and employees. » Read More
 
 
NEWS 
 

Georgia-Pacific invests US$100M into Kentucky Dixie plant

Georgia-Pacific is investing US$100 million in its Bowling Green, Kentucky facility, which produces paper products for its Dixie business. » Read More

North America to see rise in Russian timber and pulp imports

Leading Russian timber companies plan to significantly increase exports of their unprocessed timber and pulp to Canada and the U.S. during the next several years. » Read More

Tension gauge for paper machine clothing

Feltest's TensioMaster tension gauge combines high accuracy with a wide measuring range and durability for paper machine clothing. » Read More

Cascades wins Ruby Award for recyclable insulated packaging

Cascades, manufacturer of ecological recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, has won the Ruby Award for innovation of the year in the confectionery industry to its recyclable and insulating container northbox®. » Read More
 
Events 
 

PACWEST Conference 2019

June 5-8, 2019
Location: Whistler, BC
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PAPTAC Atlantic Branch Conference

September 18-20, 2019
Location: Edmunston, NB
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TissueCon 2019

October 1-4, 2019
Location: Orlando, FL
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FPInnovations Pulp, Paper & Bioproducts Course

October 7-11, 2019
Location: Montreal, QC
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FPInnovations Applied Tissue Course

November 5-6, 2019
Location: Montreal, QC
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