by Working Forest | Aug 11, 2020 | Archives
WRI MARKET INSIGHTS — The log market in Germany has been extremely volatile in the first half of 2020, with high demand from the export market and a tight supply of fresh green logs. When the Coronavirus Epidemic forced sawmills to close in March, domestic...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2020 | Archives
BLOOMBERG — Domtar Corp. is launching a strategic review of its personal care business, nine years after launching the diaper and incontinence operations. The forest products company says it is exploring “a range of value-creating alternatives,”...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2020 | Archives
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Domtar officials have announced that the company will invest $300 to $350 million to convert its Kingsport manufacturing operations. The converted mill will employ...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2020 | Archives
Montréal, Québec – Kruger Inc. has entered into a partnership with Pulp Moulded Products Inc. (PMP) for the supply of low-carbon footprint fibres that will enable PMP to produce a prototype of a low-cost, single-use biodegradable mask. Developed by PMP for non-front...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2020 | Archives
OTTAWA, ON, CNW — The Government of Canada is taking strong, immediate and effective action to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on our economy and protect Canadians. Canada’s forest sector has continued to adapt and implement unique technologies and...
by Working Forest | Aug 10, 2020 | Archives
TORONTO — Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on Statistics Canada’s monthly employment release: “Economic growth and recovery remain a key priority for our government in response to...
