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Paper sector helps to push overall mfg. sales up in October: StatsCan

Overall manufacturing sales increased by 0.3 per cent to $54.1 billion that month, pushed by gains in the paper, petroleum and coal industries.


Northern Pulp gets creditor protection through Apr. 30

British Columbia’s top court has extended the Nova Scotia–based Northern Pulp’s creditor protection.


FPAC submits report to feds on ways to support the forest sector

The group has submitted a 24-page report to the federal government outlining how the forest products sector can contribute to the country’s recovery from COVID-19.


Pulp and paper veteran David H. Paterson has died at age 86

David H. Paterson, a former member of the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association (now PAPTAC), died at the age of 86 in Nepean, Ont.
 
 
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Moody’s: Positive outlook for global paper and forest products sector in 2021

The credit rating agency expects EBITDA across the global sector to increase by more than four per cent next year. » Read more
 
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Pulp and paper’s future leaders: Meet Chris Clark

To celebrate their success so far, we’re highlighting each of the 2020 Top 10 Under 40 winners ahead of the Apr. 9 deadline for the 2021 competition. First up is Chris Clark, mill manager at Irving Tissue in Saint John, N.B. » Read more
 
 
NEWS 
 

Paper Excellence to invest $13M in Port Alberni mill upgrade

The Port Alberni mill, which employs over 300 people, is diversifying its portfolio. » Read more

Northern Pulp to submit plan for redesigned treatment facility in 2021

The mill indicated its intent to redesign the plant in court documents that were filed Dec. 4 in B.C. » Read more

Valmet to perform paper machine conversion at Cascades mill

Paper machine PM 1, designed to produce newspaper, will be rebuilt to produce recycled linerboard and medium grades for the North American market. » Read more

Sonoco to raise prices on rigid paper containers and closures

The company will increase prices for all rigid paper containers and closures sold in North America by five per cent, effective with shipments as of Jan. 15. » Read more

Cascades ups cardboard box donations to help non-profits

Cascades has tripled its annual donation of cardboard boxes this year, distributing more than 150,000 boxes throughout 2020. » Read more
 
Events 
 

PaperWeek Canada 2021

Date: February 8-12, 2021
Location: Virtual
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TAPPICon 2021

Date: April 25-28, 2021
Location: Atlanta, GA
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