Enthusiasm for technology and more than 17 years of experience are the main weapons in Niilo Oikarinen’s fight against climate change. Meet UPM Biofuels’ Growth Program’s Technology Director.

In a recent Q&A for Sanitary Maintenance magazine, Laura Ashley, Marketing Manager for Resolute Tissue, along with other manufacturers, discusses sustainable tissue and towel options, and what can be done to assist end users with their own green initiatives.

I had the pleasure of recently interviewing Dr. Mike Draper to learn more about his various experiences working in research and development at Kadant UK.

Maintenance Manager Markus Varis has been with UPM throughout his career. He was involved in building the Lappeenranta Biorefinery and has been with UPM Biofuels since. What fuel keeps Markus going? Let’s find out!

An important part of working in a corporate office is networking within the company. Resolute Forest Products promotes this practice and encourages us, interns, to interact with multiple departments.

It is also looking for a bounceback in the AfH sector

The PepsiCo veteran joined the paper products company just months before panic-buying made toilet paper the first supply-chain casualty.

Name: Eric Paul
Title: Vice-President of Sales and Distribution, Cascades Tissue Group
Years in your current position: 2

As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations, we’re pleased to introduce Sabrina de Branco, Vice President of Global Sustainability.

With a proven track record in sustainability, the paper and wood products industry attracts professionals who are passionate about the environment.

Long considered the gold standard of forest certification programs, the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) is renewing its efforts to be the global leader. In Canada, under the leadership of CEO and president, François Dufresne, the organization aims to focus its efforts on addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Canadian forests including species at risk, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, workers’ rights including gender equity, landscape management and conservation.

K: Tell me about your career path and how you got to Kadant.

The previous knowledge I’ve gained, and my expertise has positioned me well to spot key trends, offer a fresh perspective and ultimately make informed, strategic decisions to further elevate Cascades Tissue Group as both a thought leader and a customer centric company.

The Jobs Where You Grow interview series showcases the career path and dedication to the forest products sector of people who have reached management positions while working in production at Resolute Forest Products. Their professional journey provides insight into the career growth opportunities available in the forest products industry.

The Jobs Where You Grow interview series showcases the career path and dedication to the forest products sector of people who have reached management positions while working in production at Resolute Forest Products.

The bathroom is a private, almost sacred, place. A momentary reprieve from the outside world, where we do our business, gather our thoughts, and freshen up for the return to reality.

You will deliver a presentation focusing on “Closing the loop with Retailers on Packaging Waste - A case study of Circularity with Tesco”

The Jobs Where You Grow interview series showcases the career path and dedication to the forest products sector of people who have reached management positions while working in production at Resolute Forest Products. Their professional journey provides insight into the career growth opportunities available in the forest products industry.

The Jobs Where You Grow interview series showcases the career path and dedication to the forest products sector of people who have reached management positions while working in production at Resolute Forest Products. Their professional journey provides insight into the career growth opportunities available in the forest products industry.

Paper mills often face challenges with forming fabric cleaning. I had the opportunity to interview Marcelo Deboni and learn from his expertise about how traversing showers are being applied to address these challenges.

Seth Kursman, vice president, Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Government Affairs, discussed a number of sustainability issues relating to the forest products industry in a recent candid interview with Canada Action.