VANCOUVER, CNW — Pinnacle Renewable Holdings Inc. has announced that it has commenced initial pellet production at its new production facility in Smithers, British Columbia The Facility is owned 70% by Pinnacle and 30% by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. through a limited partnership. “With construction now nearing completion, we are pleased to report successful…
ESPOO, Finland, –Valmet will supply Old Corrugated Container (OCC) and OptiConcept M containerboard making lines with a winder for Mondi SCP’s mill in Ružomberok, Slovakia. The start-up of PM 19 is expected towards the end of 2020. “During the concept development phase, Valmet was actively promoting technical solutions. We are confident of Valmet’s technical competence…
DUBLIN, Ireland –Smurfit Kappa has invented a sustainable new alternative for the heavy wooden, chipboard and plastic boards that are used to protect palletized products during transport and storage. A team of Smurfit Kappa designers in its Hexacomb operations collaborated to identify a food-safe and innovative solution that would be suitable for a range of…
LUCCA, ITALY, — On November 19th Vinda Personal Care (China) Limited started up two Toscotec supplied AHEAD2.0M tissue machines in Xiaogan city, Hubei, China. With the start-up of these production lines, Vinda inaugurates its second production base in Xiaogan, located in the vicinity of its existing mill. Both AHEAD-2.0M lines feature a second-generation large diameter…
VIENNA, Austria — Mondi plans to invest in its Corrugated Packaging facility in Bupak, Czech Republic. The upgrade will make the Czech production facility another flagship plant for Mondi Group’s corrugated board segment. “The digital transformation is rapidly changing society and the way we consume. The rise of e-commerce, in particular, has radically transformed the…
The Fourth National Climate Assessment focuses on human welfare, societal, and environmental elements of climate change. It lays out the devastating effects on the economy, health, environment, and wildfires. Within the 1,656-page document wildfires are covered extensively The scientists conclude that by the middle of this century, the annual area burned in the western United…
Plant manufacturer Weltec Biopower was happy with the results of its participation in the EnergyDecentral/ EuroTier 2018 in Hanover, Germany. The German biogas specialist made good use of the specialized trade show to present its concepts for new plants around the globe, the Kumac processing system for slurry and digestate and its comprehensive range of…
Held November 22, at the International Centre on Airport Road in Mississauga, the Toronto Wood Solutions Fair is the premier event in Ontario dedicated to design and construction with wood and wood products. Attracting a broad spectrum of professionals, the day was packed with sessions presented by both international and Canadian experts. Attendees could earn…
Vancouver, British Columbia – Western Forest Products Inc. has announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of Western has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Columbia Vista Corporation and certain related entities located in Vancouver, Washington for consideration of US$30.5 million, including working capital of US$6.7 million. Working capital to be acquired is…
Ontario’s Government for the People is working to make the moose draw fairer, more accessible and simpler for hunters by updating its approach to managing moose. Over the next two years, the government intends to work with an advisory committee, which will review how tag quotas are developed, how hunters apply for tags and the…