DUBLIN, IRELAND –Smurfit Kappa continues to bring sustainable innovative solutions to the agricultural sector by launching its industry-leading AgroPaper. AgroPaper is a renewable and compostable paper designed to replace the plastic material that is used by many farmers and growers for ‘mulching’ when growing vegetables. Mulching refers to placing a material (mulch) on the ground…
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA –Selection of technology startups for Ilim Group, organized by the corporate accelerator GenerationS by RVC, is completed. The shortlist includes 33 teams from Russia, Canada, the USA, Georgia, Finland, Sweden, and other countries, 13 of which have presented their development projects to Ilim Group top management in St. Petersburg. The expert panel…
WILMINGTON, DE — Following the approval of all relevant authorities, BASF and Solenis have completed the previously announced merger of BASF’s wet-end Paper and Water Chemicals business with Solenis. With pro forma sales of approximately U.S. $3 billion, the combined company will operate under the Solenis brand and is positioned to provide expanded chemical offerings…
KELHEIM, Germany –After a fire at Kelheim Fibres’ production plant in October 2018, the Bavarian viscose fibre specialist is gradually rebuilding production capacity from its current 40% to full capacity by the middle of 2020. While doing so, Kelheim Fibres is focused on the opportunities offered by the reconstruction of its plant. “In the future…
Montreal — Texas A & M Transportation Institute (TTI) and FPInnovations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on January 13, at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The MOU will support the establishment of a framework for information exchange and collaboration to advance research opportunities. The MOU was signed by Greg Winfree,…
Washington D.C. – The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the American Forest Foundation (AFF) have formed a new partnership to grow the amount of certified family and other small holdings in North America. Through this partnership, SFI and AFF are working together on a Small Lands Group Certification Module (Module), an innovative way to grow…
CANADIAN PRESS, MONTREAL — Shares of Resolute Forest Products Inc. closed about 12 % down on the Toronto Stock Exchange after the company released disappointing fourth-quarter results. The company, which reports in U.S. dollars, reported a net income of $36 million, or 38 cents per diluted share for the quarter ending Dec. 31, compared with…
Alliance Tire Group (ATG) has launched two new tires into the booming CTL market under its Alliance Forestar line. The Alliance 643 Forestar III LS-2 and Alliance 644 Forestar III LS-2 feature steel-belted construction and special chunk-and-chip-resistant compound to meet the challenges facing tires on heavy CTL machinery, says Terry Goodwin, National Forestry Manager for…
Steve Rhone, president of Weston Forest, has announced an exclusive Canadian distribution agreement with TIVA Building Products. “We are excited to have the opportunity to partner with a company that shares our values and focuses on a great customer experience”, stated Rhone. “From design to purchase, right through to the installation, TIVA will be there…
OTTAWA — Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) are proud to open applications for the eighth annual Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth program. Since 2012, FPAC’s Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth has been recognizing exceptional Indigenous youth who go beyond to support their communities and contribute to…