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Mercer International to expand into U.S. with $50M CLT plant acquisition

The company has received approval from a U.S. bankruptcy court to acquire cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing facility in Spokane, Wash.


International Paper reveals name of global papers spinoff company

International Paper's global papers spinoff organization will be headquartered in Memphis, Tenn.


Cascades reports $956M in sales for Q2 2021 as tissue market softens

The company notes that movement in the packaging market helped to mitigate the return of the tissue market to more normal levels.


Feds invest $2.1M in FPInnovations for new equipment

FPInnovations is receiving over $2.1 million from the federal government to acquire state-of-the-art equipment for construction materials and bioproducts.
 
 
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Pulp and paper’s future leaders: Meet Devin Kelly

This week, we introduce Top 10 Under 40 winner Devin Kelly, who is an operations specialist for the machine room at Mercer Celgar in Castlegar, B.C. » Read more
 
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Rockwell

Pulp & Paper Mills: Value of Cybersecurity Services

Join this webinar to learn considerations for evolving a security program. Understand security challenges facing the Pulp & Paper industry, including recent threats and how they have affected brand reputation, productivity, IP and supply chains. The webinar will discuss how threats to industrial control systems can cause downtime, product quality issues, and reduce productivity in the IT and OT convergence landscape. Lastly, a brief look at what to consider when developing an effective security program or strategy. You will leave with a path forward including next steps and best practices.
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NEWS 
 

Sonoco to increase prices for uncoated recycled paperboard in North America

Sonoco will implement a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in Canada and the U.S. » Read more

International Paper delivers earnings growth in Q2 2021 results

The company has reported improvements in its financial results for the second quarter of 2021, citing net earnings (loss) of $432 million. » Read more

Feds invest $959K in Indigenous forestry skills and jobs program

The B.C. First Nations Forestry Council is receiving funding to support a new skills development and job recruitment program. » Read more

FSC Canada president temporarily overseeing US operations

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada president Francois Dufresne is serving as part-time interim president to FSC US after its president recently stepped down. » Read more

Cortec expands bio-based corrosion control paper portfolio

The company has developed three VpCI papers that are USDA-certified bio-based products. » Read more
 
Events 
 

TAPPICon LIVE! 2021

Oct. 3-6, 2021
Location: Atlanta, GA
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BLRBAC 2021 Fall Meeting

Date: Oct. 4-6, 2021
Location: Atlanta, GA
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