MONTREAL – Resolute Forest Products has appointed Yves Laflamme as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, succeeding Richard Garneau. Garneau announced his retirement on Feb. 1. Laflamme has held progressively senior positions within Resolute, frequently on the wood products side of the business. “The Resolute Board of Directors enthusiastically supports Yves Laflamme’s selection,…
In a wide-ranging trade complaint to the World Trade Organization which was made public on Jan. 10, the Government of Canada cites almost 200 cases of alleged wrongdoing by the U.S., according to media reports. But an article on CBC News suggests the crux of the complaint has to do with duties on Canadian softwood…
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUE – Tissue and packaging manufacturer Cascades is encouraging employees to switch to electric vehicles, with direct financial incentives and infrastructure development. The company has installed twenty-two 240‑V charging stations and one 480‑V fast charging station at its various plants in Kingsey Falls, Que. In addition, Cascades will offer a $2,000 financial incentive for…
MONTREAL – An experienced research leader will take over as president and CEO of FPInnovations on Dec. 14. Stéphane Renou replaces Pierre Lapointe, who has held this position since December 2008. A native of Montréal, Stéphane Renou has a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. In 2015, he earned an…
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Members of Unifor Local 10-B voted 80 per cent in favour of a new four-year contract that helps secure the future of Domtar’s Kamloops pulp mill with significant investments over the next two years. “Our new collective agreement is good for workers and good for the community,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor national…
VANCOUVER – Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Association of BC Forest Professionals are taking action to address concerns raised by the Forest Practices Board about the construction of resource roads in steep terrain. In its report released September 13, the Forest Practices Board (FPB) cited several instances in which professional guidelines and standards for…
TORONTO – Norbord has launched its “Thank a Framer” campaign to show its appreciation for framers “who work tirelessly to build the structures that house our families, and to inspire the next generation of men and women to take up their tools.” “Our company recognizes and appreciates the contribution of framers to the home building…
EDMONTON – Wood pellet manufacturer Pinnacle Renewable Energy has joined the Alberta Forest Products Association. The company’s new plant at Entwistle, AB, represents an $85-million investment in Alberta’s economy. Pinnacle has seven manufacturing facilities in Alberta and British Columbia and shipping capacity through the Port of Prince Rupert. “I am very pleased that Pinnacle has…
Toromont employees across Canada got their hands dirty for a good cause last week, planting more than 150 trees in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. Trees were planted at branch locations, local community parks and recreational areas. Maria Vomiero, human resources director, Toromont Cat, reports that employees exceeded expectations, and planted more than the goal…
MONTREAL – EACOM Timber has joined the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). Kevin Edgson, EACOM CEO, says the association is well known for being a strong voice for Canada’s forest products industry. “We are proud to join the movement and eager to work with the association and its members to promote the social, economic…