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October 2, 2019
News 
 

Catalyst Crofton mill temporarily lays off more than 70 workers

Paper Excellence Canada has temporarily laid off more than 70 employees at its Catalyst Crofton pulp and paper mill in British Columbia.


Fortress Global Enterprises provides financing update

The initiative includes potential recapitalization, restructuring and/or business combination transaction.


Sonoco, Domtar win safety excellence awards from Workplace Safety North

Two pulp and paper companies are among the winners of the Workplace Safety North (WSN) annual awards program, which recognizes Ontario workplaces for health and safety excellence.


Cascades earns bronze party certification from Women in Governance

Cascades was honoured at the Women in Governance’s Annual Recognition Gala on September 25 in Montreal.
 
 
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Columbia Pulp starts up, expects straw pulp production this week

Columbia Pulp’s new $250-million straw pulp mill in Washington is undergoing its start-up process. John Begley, the company’s CEO, tells Pulp & Paper Canada that he anticipates the mill, located on the Lyons Ferry site outside Starbuck, Washington (two hours’ drive south of Spokane), will be producing tree-free pulp by the end of the week. » Read More
 
NEWS 
 

Honeywell releases IIoT-enabled compact scanner for paper producers

Honeywell has launched the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-enabled Experion MX Q6088 Compact Scanner, supporting a variety of sensors. » Read More

Resolute Forest Products recognized by CN for sustainability initiatives

Resolute has been recognized by its transportation partner CN for the fourth consecutive year for its efforts in emission reductions and energy efficiency. » Read More

Kimberly-Clark named to list of best companies for working mothers

Kimberly-Clark has been named to Working Mother‘s annual list of the 100 Best Companies for 2019 for its opportunities for female career advancement. » Read More

MANTECH releases new turbidity meter

The T10 turbidity meter is able to be implemented as a manual or automated turbidity solution for measuring NTU/FNU results alongside other parameters such as pH, conductivity or alkalinity. » Read More
 
Events 
 

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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BLRBAC Fall 2019 Meeting

October 14-16, 2019
Location: Atlanta, GA
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PAPTAC Alkaline Pulping Committee Meeting

October 22-23, 2019
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
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TAPPI PEERS 2019

October 27-30, 2019
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Fastmarkets RISI North American Conference

October 28-30, 2019
Location: Boston, MA
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PAPTAC Bleaching Committee Fall 2019 Meeting

November 6-8, 2019
Location: Victoria, BC
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PAPTAC ECBLRBAC Fall 2019 Meeting

November 12-14, 2019
Location: Sherbrooke, QC
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