Industry News

CMPC signs contract with Voith to supply new tissue machine

Sep 21, 2016 at 11:45 am by admin

CMPC has signed a contract with Voith Paper for the supply of a complete VTM 4 double-width tissue machine, which will be installed in the new production facility of its subsi.... Read More

Universal Forest Products completes acquisition of idX Corp

Sep 21, 2016 at 10:45 am by admin

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan -- Forest products company Universal Forest Products, Inc. UFPI announced that it has completed the acquisition of St. Louis, MO.-based custom merchandi.... Read More

Paper makers retire equipment to shed excess capacity

Sep 21, 2016 at 10:45 am by admin

TOKYO (From the Nikkei Asian Review) -- Japan's paper manufacturers have started to rationalize their production facilities in earnest to rid themselves of unneeded capacity.P.... Read More

Södra to close facility in Djursdala, Sweden

Sep 20, 2016 at 10:45 am by admin

Södra is implementing structural changes in its hardwood sawmills to strengthen the long-term competitiveness of its sawmill operations. Negotiations with trade unions will be.... Read More

AF&PA appoints new communications director

Sep 19, 2016 at 10:45 am by admin

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has selected Barbara Riley as communications director. Riley will be responsible for managing AF&PA's.... Read More