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1 week ago | 
canadianbiomassmagazine.ca | Andrew Snook |Andrew Snook
Mercer International Inc. (Mercer), a global forest products company, recently released its 2024 Sustainability Report, Fit for Future: Transition and Transformation. The report outlines, among other things, the company’s progress towards its 2030 sustainability goals. “In 2024, we applied the same operational discipline to our sustainability efforts that we bring to all areas of our business.
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1 month ago | 
canadianbiomassmagazine.ca | Andrew Snook |Andrew Snook
SBP has today published its Annual Review 2024, capturing a year of growth, strategic progress, and continued delivery as the biomass certification scheme of choice. With 2024 marking the second year of its current three-year strategy, SBP has consolidated its position in a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape, while laying firm foundations for the years ahead. “2024 outcomes reflect a busy and productive year for SBP.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
canadianbiomassmagazine.ca | Andrew Snook
On Jan. 16, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) submitted its 2025 Budget Submission to the Ontario government. CME president and CEO Dennis Darby issued the following statement:“As Donald J. Trump prepares to take office next week, Ontario manufacturers are bracing for uncertainty and disruption of historic proportion. We urge the provincial government to implement immediate relief measures to protect manufacturing jobs and investment,” said Darby.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
Registration is open for the BC Council of Forest Industries’ 2025 Convention taking place in Prince George, B.C. from April 2 to 4, 2025.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
January 10, 2025 By Staff Report AFC Industries (AFC) has announced that it has acquired Aurora, Ont.-based IRWIN Industrial. The purchase allows AFC to expand its Canadian footprint. “Canada is an important market for us and we recognized we would need additional resources and infrastructure in Canada for it to reach its full potential.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
The Biomass Canada Cluster, in partnership with the Supergen Bioenergy Hub, will be co-hosting a webinar on January 21, titled, “Accelerating the sustainable bioeconomy through research and innovation: Partnerships between industry and academia in Canada and the U.K.” Here is a brief synopsis: Discover the power of collaboration in driving sustainable bioeconomy solutions! Join us for an insightful and dynamic discussion on how partnerships between industry and academia are transforming the...
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
Mercer Peace River is thrilled to announce that it has reached a remarkable safety milestone: a 12-month rolling TRIR of 0.0 as of November 30, 2024. This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of the entire MPR team. Reaching a Rolling TRIR of 0.0 is a significant accomplishment and a testament to ongoing efforts to create an outstanding safety culture.
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Jan 3, 2025 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is leveraging cutting-edge technology to better monitor and protect the world’s forests. FSC is using satellite imagery and advanced data analytics available in Google Earth Engine (GEE) to track changes in forests, improve decision making, and support sustainable forest management. Satellite imagery has changed the way we understand forests, providing a bird’s-eye-view of how ecosystems change over time.
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Dec 31, 2024 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
Valmet has appointed David Nelson, vice-president of sales and marketing, North America, as the company’s interim head of its North American business, succeeding Jukka Tiitinen as of January 1, 2025. Nelson has more than 35 years of experience in pulp, paper, and related industries, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic impact. The company stated that Nelson will assume his new interim role in addition to his current responsibilities.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
pulpandpapercanada.com | Andrew Snook
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Kutulakos as FSC’s first Regional Director of North America, effective January 1, 2025. This strategic appointment marks a key moment in FSC’s ongoing expansion and reinforces its mission to promote responsible forest management across the United States and Canada.
