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Kruger Products starts up $575M tissue plant, announces additional capacity

Construction has been completed on the Sherbrooke manufacturing facility, which contains Canada’s largest through-air-dry tissue machine.


FPInnovations successfully develops biodegradable mask for manufacture

The mask is now ready for commercialization by Canadian manufacturers.


Domtar CEO returns to work after medical leave

Preseident and CEO John D. Williams returned to work Mar. 1 from temporary medical leave after contracting COVID-19.


Report suggests Northern Pulp should pause reopening process to rebuild trust

An environmental liaison committee examining Northern Pulp’s closure has released a report with recommendations about what the mill should do to assuage the public.


Canfor Pulp Products sees operating loss of $28M in Q4 20

Canfor Pulp Products has released its fourth-quarter 2020 and year-end results, citing a fourth-quarter operating loss of $28 million.
 
 
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WOMEN IN FORESTRY 
 
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Editorial: #ChooseToChallenge adds momentum to supporting women in forestry

Canada plans to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – so what lies ahead for the pulp and paper industry? » Read more
 

Trading plastics for pulp: Q&A with Kayte Sutherland at Al-Pac

While she didn’t anticipate one day working in the pulp and paper industry, Sutherland says she is thankful she does, and is excited about this sector’s future in plastic alternatives. » Read more
 

Join us for the Women in Forestry Virtual Summit on Mar. 9!

Pulp & Paper Canada is co-hosting this exciting event on recruiting, retaining and advancing women in forestry with Canadian Forest Industries and Canadian Biomass. It's free to attend! Register now. » Read more
 
 
NEWS 
 

Outage at Resolute’s Thunder Bay mill affects effluent contaminant levels

An unplanned earlier this month resulted in higher than normal contaminant levels in its treated effluent for one day. » Read more

Cascades posts 5% increase in sales for Q4 20 compared to year ago

Cascades has reported strong results for fourth quarter and year-end 2020, posting sales of nearly $1.3 billion. » Read more

Domtar completes sale of personal care business

Domtar Corporation has completed the sale of its personal care business to affiliates of American Industrial Partners for US$920 million. » Read more

Feds appoint members to net-zero advisory board, FPAC announces support

Last week, the federal government announced the members of the new Net-Zero Advisory Board, which will identify the steps Canada needs to take to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. » Read more

Domtar announces seven new management appointments

Domtar Corporation’s board of directors has made several appointments to the company’s management committee. » Read more
 
Events 
 
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Women in Forestry

Date: Mar. 9
Location: Virtual
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BLRBAC 2021 Spring Meeting

Date: Mar. 16-Apr. 14
Location: Virtual
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TAPPICon Virtual 2021

Date: May 4-5
Location: Virtual
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Five steps to avoid common causes of bearing failure

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