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Essity has made another breakthrough on its journey to net-zero emissions by 2050. In a recently concluded pilot, Essity became the first company in the industry to produce tissue in a CO2 emission-free production process using renewable hydrogen at its production facility in Mainz-Kostheim, Germany.

'A good facility in a good location,' says Canfor Pulp president.

The development of the two-lane ring road by RAPP, at the cost of Rp.3 billion, is APRIL's contribution to the Pelalawan Regency Government of a strategic infrastructural asset for the region. The road will alleviate traffic congestion and contribute to the mobility of Pelalawan residents, and in turn boost the regional economy.

More public buildings and housing in timber - even though they cost more. That's what a lot of Swedes want to see, and a national strategy to increase timber construction in Sweden is now being requested, according to a Novus survey from Södra.

In addition to this recent recognition, Kimberly-Clark was named one of Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies in 2023 and was named to the 2022 Climate Leadership Hall of Fame.

Current combined U.S. tariffs total 8.59 per cent, consisting of 3.83 per cent in countervailing duties and 4.76 per cent in anti-dumping levies, imposed against most Canadian lumber producers sending shipments south of the border. Irving's current tariff rate totals 14 per cent, while it's 8.25 per cent at West Fraser and 5.87 per cent at Canfor.

Last week, we talked about the first step to better maintenance. That was cleanliness, as in wholesale cleanliness by removing dead and obsolete equipment. To me, the next thing after cleanliness is oil and grease--lubrication.

Heinzel will take over the Steyrermühl site from UPM on January 1st, 2024, according to an agreement signed in 2022, and will enter the market with a new range of unbleached and bleached kraft papers shortly thereafter.

Cascades is pleased to announce that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative. In so doing, the Corporation joins thousands of organizations around the world--including 189 in Canada--that are committed to responsible and transparent business practices to create a better world.

The sales were made Thursday, March 2, 2023, ahead of the announcement and reporting to the SEC on Monday, March 6, 2023.

A successor for the role will be announced in due course.

Combined company will allow for expanded markets and additional sustainable solutions.

The new multi-million-dollar ABB Dundalk R&D Centre is at the heart of ABB's automation and digital offering for the sector and will be home to the ongoing evolution of the ABB Quality Control System (QCS).

Celgar now says it will curtail production from March 18 to 28.

Clearwater Paper is closing a consumer tissue converting and distribution facility in Thomaston, Ga., in a move that will affect 150 employees who will be given opportunities to seek open positions within the company.

The World's Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company's signature franchise and one of its most highly anticipated editorial efforts of the year. It provides a firsthand look at the inspiring and innovative efforts of companies across all sectors of the economy.

According to a press release received Monday by Erin Wilson, director of communications for the N.C. Department of Labor, WestRock Kraft Paper LLC was cited with two alleged serious violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina with a total penalty of $29,004.

According to officials, these changes will eliminate around 1,300 positions.

The Sonoco Hutchinson Paper Mill has closed, affecting over 100 employees as a result.

Sofidel launched its Language Learning Program to help employees improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and reading skills, all based on their personal interests and professional goals.

Successful completion of wet section rebuild by Toscotec; machine glazed PM2 produces specialty papers including MG grades, flexible packaging products.

Solenis has completed acquisition of the paper process chemicals business of Kolb Distribution Ltd., a unit of KLK Kolb Group. The deal also includes a long-term supply agreement, in which the KLK Kolb Group will manufacture paper process chemicals exclusively for Solenis.

The delivery also includes an extensive package of stock preparation, automation and service solutions.

The new PM7 line will add over 60,000 tons to the mill's annual production capacity.

Tolko Industries will restart its curtailed mills in Armstrong and Soda Creek next week.