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Canfor Pulp reports operating losses for Q4, full-year 2019

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. has cited an operating loss for Q4 2019 of $24 million, and an operating loss for full-year 2019 of $31 million.


N.S. establishes $10M forestry innovation rebate program

The Nova Scotia government is hoping to tempt the province’s forestry companies to invest in their operations with a new $10-million, two-year forestry innovation rebate program.


Canfor, West Fraser land on BC Top Employers list

Two B.C. pulp and paper producers are among the 100 companies selected as part of this year’s annual editorial competition BC’s Top Employers.


Crofton mill curtails pulp and paper production due to low fibre supply

Citing a lack of available fibre, Paper Excellence Canada’s pulp and paper mill in Crofton, British Columbia has shut down production for one month.
 
 
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From sludge to solids: Fournier rotary press maximizes dryness

A Sonoco containerboard mill in Ontario is using a Quebec-made rotary press for sludge management. » Read More
 
 
NEWS 
 

Paper Excellence mills in B.C. hit by malware attack

According to a statement, the company became aware of the hit to its IT systems on the morning of Feb. 19. » Read More

International Paper appoints first chief sustainability officer

International Paper has named its first chief sustainability officer, who the company says will lead it into the circular economy. » Read More

Spinning a tale: How the spinneret crafts designer fibres made from cellulose

FPInnovations has developed an enhanced version of a dated lab device that is now poised to allow for the design of innovative new manufactured fibres on a larger scale. » Read More
 
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Pulp & Paper Safety Association safety awards open for nominations

This year’s honours will be presented at PPSA’s 77th Annual Safety and Health Conference, held June 14-17 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. » Read more

ICYMI: False claims and sloppy journalism confuse the deforestation issue

In case you missed it, we recently ran a piece from the executive director of the Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council, who discussed a recent report about deforestation in Canada. » Read more

2020 Mill Map updates due April 30

Want to update your mill’s listing on Pulp & Paper Canada’s 2020 Pulp, Paper & Bioeconomy Map? Contact our editor Kristina at kurquhart@annexbusinessmedia.com by April 30. » Read more
 
 
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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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