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Clearwater Paper Corporation announced that John J. Corkrean and Joe W. Laymon have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective May 1, 2019.

Workers Memorial Day, observed by unions across the globe on April 28 of each year, is dedicated to remembering those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the struggle for safe jobs. Worldwide, more than 380,000 workers die tragically at work each year, and another 2.4 million die from work-related illness.

Workers Memorial Day, observed by unions across the globe on April 28 of each year, is dedicated to remembering those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the struggle for safe jobs. Worldwide, more than 380,000 workers die tragically at work each year, and another 2.4 million die from work-related illness.

Canfor Corporation announced Wednesday it will be temporarily curtailing operations at all British Columbia dimension mills effective April 29 due to low lumber prices and the high cost of fibre.

Södra has decided to invest in an additional CLT facility at Värö and aims to become a leader in the Nordic region.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced a four-year renewal of the master collective agreement covering unionized employees of three U.S. pulp, paper and tissue mills.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö believes that zero accidents is possible. The long-term goal is an accident-free workplace and in order to achieve this target, the company is certifying its plants with the ISO 45001-standard.

The report highlights the yearly progress toward its long-term sustainability goals through ongoing investments in employees and mills, safety standards, environmental commitments and continued innovation.

We spend a lot of time talking about safety in production and forestry settings, often neglecting offices in the discussions. It is easy to be seriously injured in an office, too.

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Huhtamaki has published its "Packaging for Good" Corporate Responsibility Report 2018.

NorthPoint Development is building space for Pratt Industries and General Pet Supply inside two warehouses the company has built on Dog Leg Road and Concord Drive.

The transformative acquisition of Expera Specialty Solutions was completed on October 10, 2018. The acquisition almost tripled Ahlstrom-Munksjö's net sales in the U.S.

Smurfit Kappa is investing in a series of upgrades to its flagship kraftliner mill in Piteå, Sweden.

Gebr. Knauf KG and USG Corporation on April 24 announced the completion of Knauf's acquisition of USG.

Nova Scotia Environment Minister Margaret Miller and her department have outlined the information required from Northern Pulp before the company's proposed effluent treatment plant could be considered for approval.

And how will all this affect the pulp, paper, and package industry?

The start-up is scheduled for 2021.

Kadant Solutions, a division of Kadant Inc., announced the launch of its nForce doctor blade, the latest advancement in nanotechnology-enhanced composite doctor blades.

A purchase of 265 New Brunswick timberland properties in the Miramichi area involving German investors, a firm that partly owns the Toronto Maple Leafs and a flamboyant international land dealer has introduced new players into the province's forest economy.

In order to resolve these concerns, Amcor has now entered into a binding agreement with Tekni-Plex, Inc (Tekni-Plex), for the sale of Amcor plants in Milwaukee (WI), Ashland (MA) and part of the Madison (WI) plant, for cash consideration of USD 215 million.

A fire broke out at a Kimberly-Clark Corporation facility in town on Sunday afternoon, sending various fire departments to the area as a precaution.

SCA is starting a unique initiative to reduce accidents involving timber trucks and to make timber transport safer. Some 600 drivers and fleet owners are now to receive training.

The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Honeywell International Inc., and International Paper Co., for cleanup of contaminated soils and sediments at the LCP-Holtrachem plant in Riegelwood.