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Domtar responds to speculation on potential Paper Excellence merger

The company has confirmed that it is in talks about a merger or acquisition.


Mercer International sees strong Q1 buoyed by lumber, improved pulp prices

The company cited operating EBITDA of $82 million, up from $57 million in Q1 2020 and from $49.5 million in Q4 2020.


Resolute posts net income of $87M in Q1 2021

Resolute Forest Products has reported net income of $87 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $1 million, or $0.01 per share, in the same period in 2020.


Canfor Pulp Products reports $4.9M operating income for Q1 2021

Canfor Pulp Products sees an improvement of $33.2 million from the posted operating loss of $28.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2020.


Kruger Products joins Canada Plastics Pact to reduce pollution

The company is the first tissue manufacturer to sign the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), which has set four targets for its signatories to achieve by 2025.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Vega

VEGAPULS 69: Higher frequency for greater performance

The VEGAPULS 69 radar level sensor for bulk solids operates with a transmission frequency of 80 GHz. A higher frequency gives this radar sensor a more focused, narrow beam angle of 4°. The tighter beam angle avoids internal vessel installations and deposits on vessel walls. Additionally, with more of the transmission signal in a confined space, users see a larger return signal, giving them a clearer picture of the level measurement. Get a more reliable and maintenance-free non-contact measurement with the VEGAPULS 69. » Learn more
 
FROM OUR NEW ISSUE 
 
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Safe for work: Reflecting on safety during the pandemic

Safety in a mill is serious business, but COVID-19 made it critical. From stepping up sanitization to doubling down on distancing, mills share how they fared during the year no one expected. » Read more
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Spraying Systems

Web Trimming Nozzles & Accessories – New Lower Pricing!

Longer wear life and superior cutting precision are two great reasons to upgrade to Spraying Systems Co.’s synthetic ruby orifice UltraStream® nozzles. Our new lower pricing makes these trim nozzles an even better value. Choose from single and dual orifice versions. Accessory options include strainers, swivels, swivel adapters and our unique Air Barrier Adapter. The Air Barrier Adapter ensures trouble-free performance by using compressed air to prevent water and debris buildup on the nozzle. To minimize paper breaks and downtime, add our 72020 Alignment Device to speed and simplify nozzle positioning. » Learn more
 
NEWS 
 

International Paper sees sales up in Q1 2021, to $5.4B

The company reported sales of $5.4 billion, up slightly from the year-ago period and from the $5.2 billion in sales in Q4 2020. » Read more

Canfor Pulp increases NBSK pulp list prices for China, North America

Canfor Pulp Products announced in its quarterly results that it was increasing list prices as of April 2021. » Read more

Pulp and paper researcher Pierre Lepoutre has died at 87

Lepoutre was born July 28, 1933 and passed away Dec. 17, 2020, PAPTAC confirms. » Read more

Valmet debuts fibreline analyzer for lignin content, brightness

The company says the tool can improve total pulp quality management. » Read more

Sonoco to raise prices on rigid paper containers, closures

The company will increase prices for all rigid paper containers and closures sold in North America by 9.5 per cent. » Read more
 
Events 
 

TAPPICon Virtual 2021

Date: May 4-5
Location: Virtual
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PACWEST 2021

Date: May 27, Jun 3
Location: Virtual
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