Operations News

The spokesman said that no injuries were reported in the fire, which emergency radio communications indicated was brought under control in about an hour./span>

In a move to extend the reach of digital services across the U.S., the new 110-inch wide web press for pre-print corrugated production will be installed later this year at a new Hummingbird site opening in Arizona.

On the page, it noted, "On January 13, Norman Bullard was sadly taken from his wife Danielle and four children Na'Riyah Bullard, Danijah Patillo, Carter Bullard and Carson Bullard in a tragic workplace accident. Norman was employed by Twin Rivers Paper Company (an Atlas Holdings Company and Blue Wolf family of portfolio companies) at the Pine Bluff, AR plant. Norman's coworkers remember him as a genuinely great guy who was always there to put a smile on everyone's face."

A massive inferno destroyed a New Jersey paper recycling plant early Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, sparking several explosions inside the warehouse as it collapsed in on itself.

Janne Rantanen has been appointed VP, Mill Manager of the Metsä Group's Rauma pulp mill as of 1 April 2021, as the current Mill Manager Ari-Pekka Vanamo starts as the VP, Mill Manager of Metsä Group's Äänekoski bioproduct mill in Finland. Currently Rantanen works as Technical Manager in Äänekoski bioproduct mill.

Rayonier Advanced Materials' (RYAM) announced its Fernandina Plant--a fixture of the Nassau County community since 1937--has produced 10 million tons of high purity cellulose. The local plant, which produced pulp and paper during the Great Depression and rayon tire cord during World War II, today manufactures a highly-refined performance fiber that can be found in LCD screens, pharmaceuticals, automotive filters and countless essential products.

Rayonier Inc. announced that Meridee A. Moore and Matthew J. Rivers have been elected to its Board of Directors.

Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced that Sylvain A. Girard will join the company and be appointed as senior vice president and chief financial officer as of March 2, 2021.

Wednesday January 20, 2021, the last roll of paper was produced on SCA's paper machine 5 at Ortviken paper mill in Sundsvall.

UPM Raflatac is strengthening its position in the fast-growing linerless labelstock market by scaling up its production capacity and building a new production line in Nowa Wieś, Poland.

Paperitalo Publications has learned that at least 17 of WestRock's mills and facilities have been affected by the ransomware attack.

Twin Rivers Paper Company issued the following statement Tuesday, January 19, 2021 regarding the loss of a team member Wednesday evening, January 13, 2021, in an accident at the company's paper mill in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The incident is currently under investigation by the relevant authorities.

Amcor plc announced that Ms. Susan Carter has been appointed as a non-executive director and a member of the Board's audit committee with effect from January 1, 2021.

Södra has appointed Casper Danielsson as the new press officer. He is responsible for Södra's proactive, ongoing and reactive press work nationally and internationally.

Conifex Timber Inc. announced that Jordan Neeser, its CFO, has resigned effective March 16, 2021 to pursue other opportunities. Conifex plans to provide an update on the appointment of a new CFO in conjunction with the release of its 4Q 2020 results scheduled for March 2, 2021.

Conifex Timber Inc. provided an update to the resumption of operations at its power plant in Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada. Conifex is working with its engineers and external power consultants on available options to resume operations at the power plant.

Ben Crim, Vice President of Engineering & Environmental Management for Hood Industries, is set to retire at the end of this month after a 30-year career with the wood products manufacturer and distributor.

IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, announced it is applying the license for its new single-use surgical masks from local food and drug administration in Hebei province amid strong market demands.

No one was hurt after a fire erupted Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2021, in one of the paper machines at Paper Excellence Canada in Port Alberni.

Of the 103.5 million seedlings that were delivered, 63 million were pine seedlings, 33 million spruce seedlings, 7 million contorta pine seedlings and nearly 600,000 larch seedlings.

Wilson succeeds Marty Barfield, who passed away on Dec. 31 after a long illness.

Andreola has over 20 years of business development and financial markets experience including senior management, marketing, and communications roles for early stage companies.

WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, welcomes Brandi Colander to its executive leadership team as chief sustainability officer. Colander further strengthens WestRock's commitment to sustainability, both within the company and in the packaging solutions it provides its customers.

Conifex Timber Inc. announced a disruption of operations at its power plant in Mackenzie, British Columbia, Canada, resulting from damage to the plant's generator. The boiler and other long lead-time equipment have not been impacted.

DS Smith appoints Stephanie Dalton as Innovation Manager for its Recycling Division. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Development & Business Transformation, Stephanie will be responsible for developing recycling innovation projects across Europe.