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Employees at the Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview raised concerns about equipment maintenance years before a chemical tank rupture that killed 11 people and injured seven others.
A freeway procession was held Saturday, June 6, to return the Longview paper mill victims to their homes from King County.
At the Cosmo Specialty Fibers site in Cosmopolis, regulators have repeatedly warned of growing dangers, including the potential for a "catastrophic release," which could threaten those on the site, the environment and public health.
Sofidel will construct a new building to house the 75,000 tons-per-year Valmet Through-Air-Drying (TAD) tissue machine and install converting lines with matching capacity to produce finished goods.
The paper mill employs 550 people. It's unclear how many employees are unable to work but will be compensated.
Due to this incident, production has been suspended. The impact of this incident on the environment and our financial performance is still being assessed.
The review will resume once the information is submitted, with a new deadline for a decision. The previous deadline was October 26.
IP expanding capabilities to serve the growing West Coast region.
Sonoco will have a 24-hour fire watch set up for the coming days, officials said.
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.
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