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Digital archiving, cellulosic biofuels among disruptive technologies

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-21
A forecast of disruptive technologies in the pulp and paper supply chain has been released by Smithers Pira. The new study identifies and profiles the top 25 disruptive technologies most likely to impact the global pulp and paper supply chain...

Gray wins international prize for cellulose nanocrystals research

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-21
Dr. Derek Gray, holder of the NSERC/FPInnovations Industrial Research Chair at McGill University, is the 2013 Marcus Wallenberg Prize (MWP) recipient, it was announced at the FIBRE Network research conference. Dr. Gray receives the...

Brookfield sells controlling interest in Twin Rivers

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-21
Two New York-based private investment firms will acquire a controlling interest in Twin Rivers Paper Company, Inc. from Brookfield Asset Management Inc. Terms of the agreement with Blue Wolf Capital Partners and Atlas Holdings were not...

Downturn in demand prompts cost-cutting at Metso

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-14
Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power business will initiate a global cost competitiveness program to adapt to changes in the marketplace and improve profitability. The program will target an annual cost reduction of approximately EUR 100 million...

Canadian manufacturers contribute to sustainability document

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-07
To provide a common language and framework for the paper products industry to take steps toward sustainability, GreenBlue has released Guidelines for Sustainable Paper Products.

Market for water and wastewater treatment set to grow

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-07
Globally, the pulp and paper industry is characterized by a high water footprint, and rising water prices have forced manufacturers to adopt water-efficient and high-end equipment to treat wastewater and reduce water consumption. The focus on...

N.S. biomass co-gen plant soon ready for start-up

Source: Daily News | 2013-05-07
Construction is complete on the $183-million biomass power plant at Point Tupper, N.S., reports the Chronicle Herald newspaper. The facility is expected to start generating electricity next month.

Generally weaker earnings for Q4 2012 among forest products firms

Source: Daily News | 2013-04-29
Canada's forest and paper products companies reported generally weaker net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2012, compared to the third quarter of 2012, according to PwC's Global Forest and Paper Industry Net Earnings Summary. Log, lumber and...

FPInnovations receives $3.7 million to support Quebec forest sector

Source: Daily News | 2013-04-16
The federal government, through the Canada Economic Development agency, has granted $3.7 million to FPInnovations, and another $1 million to the Quebec Wood Export Bureau, in the name of supporting the Quebec forest industry.

Canadian publisher sets paper procurement standards

Source: Daily News | 2013-04-02
Torstar Corporation, publisher of the Toronto Star newspaper and Harlequin books, has launched corporate environmental purchasing principles to encourage suppliers to eliminate the use of fiber from ancient and endangered forests, and empower...

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