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The Government of Canada has announced an investment exceeding $20 million to support 67 projects aimed at strengthening British Columbia's forest sector. The funding, unveiled by Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, will enhance competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience in the industry.
Japan Airlines (JAL), Airbus, Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation, and Green Earth Institute (GEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the realization of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using bioethanol derived from domestic wood.
British Columbia has committed more than $97 million to support forestry-sector manufacturers through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF), contributing to the protection of over 3,500 jobs and attracting $680 million in private investment.
The US president's proposal to increase domestic lumber production by expanding logging on federal lands faces major obstacles, including labor shortages, infrastructure deficiencies, and investment risks.
The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon and reportedly involved an employee trapped under a forklift.
Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) continued to rotate crews in and out every three hours Sunday (March 16), a day after a three-alarm fire involving 9,500 tons of paper erupted at a Pratt Industries recycling facility at the Port of Caddo-Bossier.
Demolition of the Canton paper mill site has started in the months immediately after the sale of the iconic mill.
The "world's first" tissue machine operating entirely on geothermal steam instead of gas is being unveiled at Essity's Kawerau paper mill.
Six months after announcing an impending closure, Willamette Falls Paper Company is still seeking a buyer.
The companies inked the merger agreement in mid-November 2024 and continue to expect transaction to close in the middle of calendar year 2025.
While the notice does not specify the reasons for the closure, it states that the company expects the closure to be permanent.
According to the EPA, the company has not started any construction on the property, but the Western Reserve Port Authority remains optimistic about the project.
Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Shruti Singhal, current member of Mativ's Board of Directors, as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Mr. Singhal succeeds Julie Schertell, who has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a director.
With this new project, Saica Group will create more than 100 new jobs in the State of Indiana once the facility is operating at full capacity.
Northern Pulp, the company behind a Nova Scotia mill that shut down four years ago amid environmental shortcomings, says it will cost $2.5 billion to build a new, cutting-edge plant on the province's southwest shore.
Metsä Group has signed an agreement for partial funding from the EU Innovation Fund, securing a maximum grant of Euro 86.5 million for its Muoto packaging product mill planned for construction in Rauma, Finland. The company confirmed the agreement following negotiations that began in October 2024, according to Metsä Group.
UPM continues to selectively align its paper capacity with profitable customer demand to ensure performance and therefore plans to permanently close its paper mill in Ettringen, Germany, reducing the annual capacity of uncoated mechanical paper by 270,000 tonnes during July 2025.
Koskisen Corporation has agreed to acquire the business operations of Iisveden Metsä Oy. Located in Suonenjoki, Iisveden Metsä is a company mainly owned by private individuals and it produces approximately 140,000 m3 of softwood lumber per year. Iisveden Metsä Oy was founded by local forest owners in 1924.
Rayonier is selling entities that hold its entire 77% New Zealand joint venture interest for a purchase price of $710 million, subject to net debt, working capital, and other adjustments.
British Columbia Premier David Eby has ordered the removal of all U.S. alcohol products from BCLIQUOR stores in response to recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about his intention to impose tariffs targeting Canada's dairy and lumber industries.
Metsä Board has finalized change negotiations initiated in January to enhance profitability and cost efficiency. As a result, the company will permanently close the Tako board mill and improve the operational efficiency of the Kyro board mill, leading to a total reduction of 208 jobs.
The crews reportedly stayed there after the fire was put out to ventilate smoke and restore fire protection systems.
Firefighters were on the scene for around three and half hours.
KP Tissue Inc., part owner of Canada's largest toilet and tissue paper producer, says it won't provide guidance for its next quarter and has delayed a decision on a major capital investment because of U.S. tariffs.
Sofidel is pleased to announce the delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2nd, 2025, to its Circleville facility, marking a significant milestone in the papermaking process.
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