The digester elevator motor failed at HSPP on Sept. 19 in the middle of the kraft annual shut and had to be removed by a crane that was on site for shut assistance.
The Apprentice: Irving Pulp & Paper Invests in Skilled Trades
Irving Pulp & Paper is investing in skilled trades, with twenty apprentices currently working in the mill, four of whom are expected to receive their Red Seal certification in the upcoming year.
Inland Empire Paper Co. seeking millions from feds to maintain ‘working forests’ as development pressure builds
Spokane County’s largest private landowner is seeking millions of dollars from the federal government in exchange for conservation easements that would permanently protect from development thousands of acres of forest next to Mount Spokane.
Local Coca-Cola bottler to replace 200,000 pounds of plastic a year with WestRock paper packaging solution
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages partners with WestRock to replace plastic multipack rings with paper packaging
Mativ Announces Completion of Sale of Engineered Papers Business
December 1, 2023 - ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Mativ Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MATV) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Engineered Papers business to Evergreen Hill Enterprise, Pte. Ltd.
Kruger honored at ADRIQ's 33rd Gala des Prix Innovation
Kruger announces winning the Partnership Award at the ADRIQ’s 33rd Gala des Prix Innovation in collaboration with Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Guelph Research & Development Centre, INTRALYTIX, INC., Université Laval, and Innofibre Centre d'innovation des produits cellulosiques.
Clearwater Paper Collaborates With Charter Next Generation (CNG) to Launch Circular Polyethylene in Consumer Tissue Packaging
SPOKANE, Wash. - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) today announced a collaboration with Charter Next Generation (CNG) for an early-to-market initiative to include advanced recycled polyethylene in Clearwater Paper's private label tissue packaging offerings.
Final Beam Raised in $550 Million Brawny® Project in Green Bay, Wisconsin
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The team at Georgia-Pacific's Broadway facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, recently signed and raised the last major structural beam for the $550 million Brawny® project.
Nefab Empowers Tomorrow's Innovators: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Student Sustainability Packaging Design Competition
Nefab, in cooperation with Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University and DESIGNwith lab, organized the ‘Sustainability Packaging Design Competition’ for Industrial Design students to inspire creativity, innovation, and sustainability in packaging.
Canadian Startup Cellulotech Wins Prestigious Renewable Materials Sustainability Award from Packaging Europe
VICTORIA, BC, CANADA, November 20, 2023 - Cellulotech, the Canadian material science startup, has received an award from Packaging Europe in the Pre-Commercialized Renewable Material Sustainability category.
Boise Cascade curtails lumber operations in Chapman, AL
November 28, 2023 - Today Boise Cascade announced an indefinite curtailment of its lumber production in Chapman, AL. The curtailment will affect approximately 80 positions.
Paper Excellence Canada extends curtailment of paper operations at Catalyst Crofton mill for 90 days
[Richmond, BC]— Paper Excellence Canada today announced that the curtailment of its paper operations at the Catalyst Crofton facility will be extended to the end of February 2024 due to challenging market conditions which have not recovered as anticipated.
$50 Million Transformation in the Works at Muskogee
MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Big changes are elevating safety, quality and reliability in Muskogee.
Smurfit Kappa Expands US Footprint with First South Carolina Operation in Anderson County
$68 million investment will create 200 new jobs
West Fraser Announces Completion of Spray Lake Sawmills Acquisition
VANCOUVER, B.C., November 17, 2023 – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced today that the Company has completed the acquisition of Spray Lake Sawmills located in Cochrane, Alberta, following completion of Canadian regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.
Clearwater Paper Suspends Idaho Operations Due To Regional Natural Gas Pipeline Incident
SPOKANE, Wash. - Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW), a premier supplier of quality tissue and bleached paperboard products, today reported that it temporarily suspended certain manufacturing operations at its Lewiston, Idaho facility.
Huhtamaki North America launches fiber-based egg cartons, made from 100% recycled materials, in the United States for the first time
"We expect the demand for egg cartons in the USA to reach 4.3 billion packs in 2025.
Industry Continues Support for Paper and Packaging Board Program
Paper and paper-based packaging manufacturers in the United States have renewed their commitment to sharing the industry’s successful sustainability story by continuing support for the Paper and Packaging Board program.
Corner Brook mill shutting down for a week, Kruger says, affecting 300 employees
The Corner Brook Pulp and Paper mill is shutting down operations for seven days starting Monday, according to its parent company, Kruger Inc.
Unicorr Packaging Group has acquired Pennsylvania-based TriState Container Corporation
Unicorr Packaging Group (“Unicorr”) announced today the acquisition of TriState Container Corporation (“TriState” or “the Company”).
Smurfit Kappa comes out top amongst PepsiCo’s global suppliers
Global leader in sustainable packaging wins prestigious ‘Supplier of the Year’ award
Canfor Announces Extended Curtailment at Polar Sawmill
VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 14, 2023 - Canfor Corporation (TSX: CFP) announced today it will curtail operations at its Polar Sawmill located in Bear Lake British Columbia, north of Prince George, following an orderly wind-down.