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Van Den Heuvel told investors he planned to start an eco-friendly business called Green Box, which he said would turn solid waste into energy.
Members Vote Overwhelmingly to Ratify Four-Year Agreement.
Sofidel Group, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has finalized the details of the expansion plan announced last October.
Rayonier Inc. announced that Ashlee Townsend Cribb has resigned as Executive Vice President, Wood Products to accept a CEO opportunity with a privately-owned, specialty wood products manufacturer that Rayonier does not consider to be a competitor.
The negotiations cover the entire mill personnel, approximately 170 employees.
On Sept. 25, 2025, Roseburg Forest Products permanently closed its Dillard, Oregon facility, laying off 107 workers and causing significant economic disruption to the region.
With the successful completion of the term loan, the Company is progressing toward normalized operations and currently anticipates sustaining two-shift operations in the second half of 2026, subject to fibre supply conditions.
An online auction will be held beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026 for assets from the Graphic Packaging East Angus, Quebec mill.
Rottneros' Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Per Bjurbom as President and CEO with effect from 12 March 2026, whereby acting President and CEO Magnus Wikström will leave this position.
Western Forest Products has begun loading the first batches of lumber into one of two new continuous dry kilns at its value-added division in Chemainus, Canada. The new capacity will increase output of kiln-dried products, including lumber used for glued laminated timber in mass timber applications.
Södra, OX2 and TES have decided to move into the next phase of developing a potential facility for producing e-NG - a renewable gas that can replace fossil natural gas - in Värö. With support from The Industrial Leap, the parties are launching an in‑depth feasibility study to assess the project's technical, legal and commercial conditions.
The Government of Canada is investing over $4.4 million in 10 projects in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, and Natural Resources Canada said the projects will advance manufacturing and processing, diversify forest products and export markets, and support First Nation and Métis groups and forestry businesses, Natural Resources Canada announced.
Stora Enso Oyj announces the members of the executive management team of the new forest asset company, which is planned to be demerged from Stora Enso. The demerger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027.
Roseburg Forest Products has resumed construction activities at its Dillard MDF plant in southern Oregon, a central project to the company's long-term growth strategy. The facility will feature a next-generation Siempelkamp continuous press capable of producing both MDF and HDF panels ranging from 2 mm to 28 mm in thickness. The restart follows a pause in early 2025 due to economic uncertainty.
No one was injured in the fire, and it was contained to a smokestack.
UPM Energy is investing over EUR 20 million in the extensive modernization of the Tyrvää hydropower plant. The project will ensure the plant, located in the Pirkanmaa region, Finland, can operate safely far into the future.
Cascades, the leader in environmentally responsible packaging and hygiene product manufacturing, is proud to announce it has invested $6.9 million in its Kingsey Falls uncoated recycled boxboard manufacturing plant (Papier Kingsey Falls) to increase its equipment's production capacity and product quality.
No injuries were reported.
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is initiating a production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill on 31 March 2026. The production shutdown is used to adjust pulp production to match the current uncertain demand situation in the Asian markets.
The company plans to add 46,000 square feet of indoor storage and expand a production line by 20,000 square feet.
An online auction will be held beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2026 for assets from the Graphic Packaging East Angus, Quebec mill.
Sealed Air (SEE) Corporation conducted a special stockholder meeting, where shareholders approved all proposals, including a significant one concerning the company's acquisition by an affiliate of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R).
Company says roughly 200 workers will be affected by the operational changes.
A lawsuit filed against ND Paper and several other companies alleges workplace safety violations played a role in 35-year-old Damion Hatcher falling nearly eight stories "into the opening of a chimney while performing cleaning services."
Western Forest Products Inc. announced that employees represented by the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 at La-kwa sa muqw Forestry Limited Partnership ("LFLP") have voted to ratify a new collective agreement. The 6-year collective agreement is retroactive and expires June 14, 2030.
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