Industry News

As cryptominers eye Quebec, forest companies see opportunity

Feb 09, 2018 at 12:00 pm by admin

MONTREAL (From news reports) -- At least two Canadian forestry companies are reviewing offers by cryptocurrency miners who want to lease excess mill space in Quebec, a provinc.... Read More

APP response to Joint NGO Statement on 5th Anniversary of Asia Pulp & Paper's Forest Conservation Policy

Feb 09, 2018 at 11:00 am by admin

JAKARTA (News release) -- In the 5 years since APP launched our Forest Conservation Policy (FCP), we have made significant progress in achieving our goals as part of our new w.... Read More

Carthage paper mill to pay $175,000 fine for safety violations

Feb 08, 2018 at 11:00 am by admin

CARTHAGE, N.Y. -- Carthage Specialty Paperboard Inc. will pay $175,000 in penalties to settle charges of serious safety and health violations at its plant in Jefferson County..... Read More

SCA launches environmental impact assessment of production increase at Obbola paper mill

Feb 08, 2018 at 11:00 am by admin

OBBOLA, Sweden -- SCA will commence an environmental impact assessment of a possible investment in a new paper machine at the paper mill in Obbola.Under investigation is a pro.... Read More

Asia Pulp and Paper's sustainability progress 'not sufficient' say NGOs

Feb 07, 2018 at 11:00 am by admin

JAKARTA (From news reports) -- Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has not lived up to the sustainability commitments it made five years ago, a coalition of non-government organizations.... Read More