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Kruger Products to invest $660K in ISO 50001 certification at Que. plant

The project will improve energy efficiency at Kruger's Crabtree pulp and paper plant in Quebec.


N.S. forestry companies form lobby group to reopen Northern Pulp

The group, called Friends of a New Northern Pulp, supports the restart of the shuttered pulp mill.


Federal government invests $3.5M in UBC’s BioProducts Institute

UBC will be working to help pulp mills in B.C. become bioproduct or biorefinery mills that produce sustainable materials to be used in the medical field and other industries.


Sonoco to raise prices on paperboard tubes and cores

Sonoco says it plans to raise its prices by a minimum of eight per cent as of Sept. 10.
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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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
 
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Increasing cogeneration in Canadian pulp and paper mills: Part 3 – New installations in kraft mills

Cogeneration plays a central role in how mills can reduce production costs and find new revenue streams. In kraft mills with aging boilers, a promising option is to rebuild the boilers with re-heat configurations. CanmetENERGY explains in its latest paper. » Read more
 
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NEWS 
 

Kruger Products sees revenue dip in Q2 2021 with softer tissue demand

KP Tissue Inc. (KPT) has reported the Q2 2021 financial results for Kruger Products L.P. (KPLP), citing a decrease in revenue of $47.5 million, or 12.3 per cent. » Read more

Feds update national climate change adaptation plan

The Canadian government has released a new report that expands on its existing strategy to adapt to climate change. » Read more

FPAC releases statement in support of feds’ climate change strategy

The report "is timely and very much welcomed by Canada’s forest sector and its workers," says the association. » Read more

Feds invest $550K in forestry initiative to support jobs for underrepresented groups

The Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC) will receive funding for a 33-month-long project that will help women and other underrepresented groups by addressing systemic change issues. » Read more

Festo debuts configurable linear actuator for process applications

Festo has introduced the DFPC double-acting linear actuator optimized for various process applications in pulp and paper. » Read more
 
JOB BOARD 
 
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Technical & Environmental Manager

Reporting to the mill manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the environment, quality and technical teams. » Read more

Steam & Recovery Relief Supervisor

This position will assume the responsibilities of Shift Supervisors in their absence. This is a temporary position. Upon permanent vacancy, the Temporary Relief Supervisor incumbent will move into a permanent position. » Read more

Millwright

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Journeyman Millwright’s responsibilities will include performing corrective and preventative maintenance on industrial equipment in a production environment, and more. » Read more

Electrical/Instrumentation Specialist

Responsible for project management, electrical/instrumentation/process control project support and equipment optimization and upgrades. » 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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