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State regulators have gained full access to the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. paper mill in Longview to launch a comprehensive safety probe into last week's chemical implosion that killed 11 workers.
Firefighters remained on scene for approximately three hours. A damage estimate is not yet available.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Jesup, Georgia, EAM (www.eam-corp.com) is a leading developer and manufacturer of nonwoven airlaid and laminated absorbent materials used in feminine hygiene, adult incontinence, baby diaper, medical, industrial and food packaging applications.
Canada plans to advance a national transformation of the forest sector by providing close to $130 million for 56 projects across Canada and by enhancing financing supports, including expanded regional funding and changes to Business Development Bank of Canada programs, Natural Resources Canada announced.
Officials have identified all 11 victims killed in the accident. Families are paying tribute to their loved ones on social media and through online fundraisers.
Smurfit Westrock has announced plans to invest approximately €600 million across its operations in France, reinforcing its long-term commitment to French manufacturing, innovation, and sustainability ahead of the Choose France initiative.
Targeted upgrades at the Greven and Ebersdorf plants enhance efficiency, quality and customer service.
The Washington congresswoman called out Nippon executives after the deadly incident.
International Paper explosion in Warren County caused by boiler system malfunction.
Following a tank implosion and chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., the Washington National Guard mobilized Soldiers and Airmen to support first responders with air monitoring, decontamination and facility search-and-recovery operations.
Kasperkovitz will assume this role in addition to his current function as Chief Operations Officer (COO).
Dr. Kocurek founded the Paper Science program at UWSP in 1970 and played a defining role in establishing the strong academic and industry-connected foundation that continues to distinguish the program today. His leadership, commitment to students, and dedication to advancing paper science education helped shape generations of professionals who have gone on to serve and lead across the pulp, paper, packaging, and allied industries.
The investigation into last week's chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave plant in Longview is ongoing. The deceased were identified as Gilberto Bernal, 52; Tyler Covington, 29; Brad Covington, 27; Robert Wilson, 48; Dale Miller, 54; Jared Ammons, 35; Braydon Finkas, 38; Clinton Duran, 26; John Forsberg, 51; Norman Barlow, 58; and Dillon Miller.
Discovery brings death toll from chemical tank rupture in Longview to nine, with two workers still unaccounted for.
After two bodies were found earlier this week, officials announced that rescue crews had recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28.
The charges stemmed from a fatal incident on Nov. 18, 2023, when a worker attempted to clear a blockage from a machine using a pike pole. The pole was ejected from the machinery and struck the worker, resulting in death.
Metsä Group has made significant investments in strengthening its tissue business in Europe. The €370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry and reflects Metsä Tissue's commitment to the future of European hygiene and tissue sector.
UPM has signed a definitive agreement to form a graphic paper Joint Venture with Sappi, and the parties have secured financing arrangements that will provide a robust financial standing for the Joint Venture.
In the response, Domtar denies that members of the public "have suffered damages or injury due to noxious odors emitted from the facility."
The confirmed death toll climbed to two people Wednesday, with nine others presumed dead, after a tank of corrosive chemicals ruptured.
May 28, 2026
From news reports
Britain's competition watchdog said on Thursday it would not refer the proposed $3.4 billion joint venture between Brazilian pulp producer Suzano and consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark for a Phase 2 investigation.
The likely death toll rose to 11, including the missing, after another person who was injured died, authorities said Wednesday.
Gilbert Bernal was killed when the 900,000-gallon vat of a chemical mixture called "white liquor" imploded, his family said.
Information on those killed and injured in the incident is being held pending next-of-kin notifications, authorities said.
The facility is in Manson, North Carolina.
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