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"My colleague (and former Pulp & Paper Canada editor) Andrew Snook recently visited Char Tech’s facility in Thorold, Ont., on behalf of Canadian Biomass magazine. Read his report below."
Peter Saunders, Editor
Applications open for FPAC’s 2026 Chisholm Awards for Innovation in Forestry
Past winner Penghui Zhu of UBC (pictured) was recognized for researching the conversion of pulp into stretchable, all-cellulose films for packaging.
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Cascades promotes VP of excellence
Previously the firm’s VP of finance for the packaging sector, he succeeds Emmanuelle Migneault, who was recently appointed chief HR officer.
Pulp & Beyond conference to gather global forest and pulp sector next month
The previous edition, in 2024, drew more than 8,000 visitors, featured more than 80 speakers and showcased 188 exhibitors.
CO280 named to 2026 Global Cleantech 100
The Vancouver-headquartered company retrofits pulp and paper mills with modular units to capture and permanently store biogenic CO2.
PPEC celebrates International Women's Day with Laura Parlagreco from Astro Box
She discusses the evolution of Canada’s paper packaging industry, sustainability, the role of associations and the importance of staying curious.
Canadian Biomass: Char Tech is building up biocarbon
As Ontario’s pulp and paper plants have closed down and steel producers seek decarbonization, there may be a ‘perfect storm’ for biocarbon.
Frozen roads and railways delay lumber shipments
In the week ending Feb. 6, North American sawmills maintained firm pricing and decent order files, while buyers pondered their next moves.
Canfor announces asset write-down and impairment charge
Of the $321-million charge, $215 million relates to the company’s lumber segment, while $106 million relates to its pulp and paper segment.
Russ Taylor joins Forestry Innovation Investment board
Currently president of Russ Taylor Global, he has more than 45 years’ experience as a wood business and market consultant.
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