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Canfor Pulp welcomes Kevin Edgson as its new president and CEO

Canfor Pulp Products announced the appointment of Kevin Edgson as its president and CEO, effective April 11, 2022. In his new position, Edgson will lead the charge on optimizing the value of the company’s business.


AV Group NB first to receive FSC certification in New Brunswick

AV Group NB has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Management Certification on its freehold land in York County, N.B. Certification of the 41,000-hectare Acadian Forest type under FSC’s National Forest Stewardship Standard is a first for New Brunswick.


FPAC launches national award to celebrate innovation in Canada’s forest sector

On March 21, the United Nations International Day of Forests, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) launched a new national award that recognizes youth leadership and innovation in the forest sector.


Nominations now open for P&PC’s Top 10 Under 40 contest

The nomination period for Pulp & Paper Canada's third annual Top 10 Under 40 contest is now open! Deadline for submissions is April 14, 2022. The winners of the 2022 Top 10 Under 40 will be published in the Summer 2022 issue of Pulp & Paper Canada, and on our website.
 
 
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Leveraging experiences to inspire change: Q&A with Cynthia Larose, plant manager at Cascades Recovery+

Cynthia Larose has been a part of the pulp and paper industry for just over a year now. At Cascades, she has brought in her 15 years of operations experience in the aeronautics industry to inspire change and encourage positive continuous improvement. » Read more
 
 
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Did you know that Total Dissolved Solids is the only measurement that accounts for both inorganics and organics?

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FPInnovations releases operational manual for commercial thinning in B.C.

FPInnovations recently published The Operational Manual for Commercial Thinning in British Columbia. In a statement released by the organization, FPInnovations explained that the large-scale application of Commercial Thinning (CT) in B.C. has become increasingly important over the last few years. » Read more

FPAC: CP’s rail stoppage needs to end immediately to alleviate impact on forest sector

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) president and CEO Derek Nighbor recently issued a statement regarding the current work stoppage impacting national rail service. » Read more

Peak Renewables to acquire Chetwynd Pulp Mill from Paper Excellence

Peak Renewables is acquiring the Chetwynd Pulp Mill previously owned and operated by Paper Excellence. The Chetwynd Pulp Mill has not been in operation since 2015. » Read more
 
EVENTS 
 

BLRBAC Spring 2022 Meeting

Date: April 4-6, 2022
Location: TBD
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TAPPICon 2022

Date: April 30-May 4, 2022
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
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32nd International Mechanical Pulping Conference

Date: June 5-8, 2022
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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