by Working Forest | Jul 4, 2019 | Archives
In 2016, Bosch and BillerudKorsnäs presented their first major joint innovation – Sealed Paper Packaging on a vertical form, fill and seal machine (VFFS). The ZAP module from Bosch makes it possible to process mono-material Axello® ZAP paper from BillerudKorsnäs...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2019 | Archives
Nanaimo News Bulletin — Western Forest Products workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 1-1937, including employees at Nanaimo’s Duke Point sawmill, have begun strike action. According to a press release, the union, which represents some 1,500 hourly...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2019 | Archives
Toronto Star — Ontario and Quebec need to work harder to harmonize regulations in a variety of sectors or risk harming the economy of both provinces, provincial trade ministers said Tuesday. According to a report in the Toronto Star, two years after the...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2019 | Archives
Bloomberg — Nestle SA is responding to criticism that the food industry uses too much plastic by introducing paper wrapping for a confectionery bar, made in a way it calls an industry first. The Swiss food company said it will start selling Yes fruit and nut...
by Working Forest | Jul 3, 2019 | Archives
Dallas News — The city is partnering with the Texas Trees Foundation to develop a plan that will protect the city’s trees and plant more of them to keep the area cooler when temperatures rise. It’s a coincidence that the plan’s announcement comes weeks...