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Study: B.C. pulp mills to be hit hardest by low fibre supply

A new report by Fastmarkets RISI benchmarks Canadian pulp mills that are vulnerable to the current decrease in fibre supply.


‘Stop the bleeding’: Emotions run high at Forest Nova Scotia AGM

Attendees at the Forest Nova Scotia AGM, held last week, confronted the province’s forest industry situation. CFI’s Maria Church reported on the meeting.


Mercer International sees Q4 and year-end 2019 net losses amid weak pulp market

The company cites a decrease in operating EBITDA to negative $34.2 million from positive $50.8 million in the third quarter of 2019 and positive $118.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.


‘Big opportunity’: New Kruger Products CMO plans to boost tissue brand awareness

Susan Irving from outgoing Kruger Products CMO Nancy Marcus effective March 1. Irving recently talked to P&PC about the hire and the opportunities she sees for her new tissue portfolio.
 
 
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Millar Western's anaerobic hybrid digesters convert wastewater organics into biogas used to power pulp drying. » Read More
 
 
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NEWS 
 

N.S. to place $50M forestry transition fund in long-term trust

The government will top up the $13.5 million already spent on post–Northern Pulp initiatives and allow the money to be used over multiple years. » Read More

Rail blockade needs ‘urgent action,’ says FPAC president

FPAC has issued a statement detailing the industry’s serious concern over the recent disruptions to Canada’s rail transport system. » Read More

Paper exec: Industry must innovate in wake of Northern Pulp closure

A Port Hawkesbury Paper executive says Nova Scotia’s forest industry must focus on investment and innovation after the closure of Northern Pulp. » Read More

West Fraser cites pulp segment operating loss in Q4 2019

West Fraser has published the financial results for fourth quarter and full-year 2019, reporting an operating loss of $12 million in its pulp and paper segment. » Read More
 
 
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Cascades extends support to Quebec’s new $30.5M recycling program

Cascades has released a statement approving of the Quebec’s government’s recent commitment to improving the province’s recovery chain. » Read more

Rockwell Automation launches signaling devices for wet, hazardous locations

The new Allen-Bradley 855X Hazardous Location Signaling Devices can help industrial operators meet global hazardous-location ratings and certifications. » Read more

Georgia-Pacific tissue line sees energy savings with motor drive software

A software system recently implemented on a tissue line at a Georgia-Pacific plant in the U.S. has reduced energy consumption by 31 per cent. » Read more

Pulp & Paper Canada Top 10 Under 40 nominations due April 15

Is there a future leader working at your mill, or do you know a standout supplier? Nominate them for Pulp & Paper Canada’s recently announced Top 10 Under 40 program! » Read more
 
Events 
 

TissueWorld Miami 2020

March 11-13, 2020
Location: Miami, FL
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Paper2020

March 15-17, 2020
Location: New York, NY
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Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference

March 24-26, 2020
Location: Stockholm, SWE
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BLRBAC Spring 2020 Meeting

April 6-8, 2020
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Specialty Papers Europe

April 20-22, 2020
Location: Vienna, AUS
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PaperCon

April 26-29, 2020
Location: Atlanta, GA
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PACWEST 2020

May 27-30, 2020
Location: Jasper, AB
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32nd International Mechanical Pulping Conference

June 7-10, 2020
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Canadian Bioeconomy Conference & Exhibition

June 10-11, 2020
Location: Prince George, BC
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International Pulp Week

June 14-16, 2020
Location: Vancouver, BC
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