Why wood chip quality matters
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EDITOR'S NOTE

"The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) held its annual conference in Montreal earlier this month. Read on for some of the news that came out from the event."

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Peter Saunders, Editor

News

Kruger invests $333M in producing plastic-free wipe materials

A first-in-Canada hybrid production line will be installed at Île-de-la-Potherie in Trois-Rivières, Que., adjacent to Kruger’s Wayagamack paper mill.

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SFI discusses challenging times and new opportunities for forest products sector

Panelists at SFI’s annual conference in Montreal reflected on pulp and paper mill closures in both Canada and the U.S.

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Allnorth Consultants hires pulp and paper experts

The Vancouver-based company seeks to strengthen its technical leadership as it expands its footprint in the pulp and paper industry across North America.

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Domtar wins SFI award for leadership in forestry conservation

Presented annually since 2007, the award recognizes SFI-certified organizations, teams and individuals for outstanding achievements and innovations.

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Features

Why wood chip quality matters

A combination of physical, chemical and biological properties will ultimately determine how the chips behave during the pulp mill’s cooking process.

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The Zen of conveyor belt tracking

Mistracking is prevented by understanding basic patterns of belt behaviour and then following established procedures to correct fluctuations in the belt’s path.

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Sponsored Spotlight

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Uncontrolled moisture content can silently erode profitability. Inconsistent moisture levels lead to excessive energy usage during drying, off-spec products that require rework, and supply chain delays. Traditional lab testing methods are often too slow to catch these issues in time. By the time moisture variability is detected, large quantities of product may already be compromised. Moisture management doesn’t have to be reactive; MoistTech’s inline moisture sensors allow manufacturers the ability to detect changes as they happen, act immediately, and maintain control over critical variables. When moisture is managed proactively, quality becomes consistent, and that consistency builds customer trust, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability.

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News

April ended with lumber prices mostly flat

The industry described a subdued tone at last month’s Montreal Wood Convention, while most dimension lumber prices continued to level off amid cautious buying.

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Canfor reports sustainability and ESG progress

“Sustainability is built into everything we do," says Susan Yurkovich, president and CEO. "Our strategy is centred on sound resource stewardship.”

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