GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) welcomes encouraging signs of progress as the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario work toward a path forward to support near-term stability for Kap Paper Inc. and the broader forestry sector in Northeastern Ontario. Kap Paper has publicly shared that discussions with both levels of government are progressing well and that a restart plan is being developed. While details are still being finalized, the positive momentum provides hope for workers, contractors, and communities across the region. With this encouraging progress, GreenFirst is preparing to resume operations at its Kapuskasing, Hearst and Cochrane mills during the week of October 6, helping to protect jobs and maintain critical supply chain connections while partners continue working toward a long-term solution. “We thank both the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario for their constructive engagement and support for the forestry sector,” said Joël Fournier, GreenFirst’s CEO.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Steve Payne and Anthony Shelmerdine as its Product Specialists in the UK and Ireland with immediate effect. The customer-focused and knowledge-led Product Specialist position highlights Drytac’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and expertise. Drytac Product Specialists will work closely with Drytac’s exclusive UK stockist and partner Premier to promote Drytac’s suite of products through dynamic presentations and expert training sessions. Other key responsibilities will include business development and growth, account prospecting and support, customer relationship management, and working closely with customers to recommend product solutions tailored to specific needs and applications.

Wisconsin Rapids fire officials say there’s an ongoing investigation into cause of a fire at the Verso Paper Mill on West Riverview Expressway. Multiple fire departments were called to help fight the fire Tuesday evening. It was mostly contained by 10:15pm. Witnesses say black smoke was seen rising from the part of the complex. A former employee of the mill says the fire was in the Kraft Mill where wood chips were cooked into pulp. The paper mill was opened in 1904. It was Rapids’ largest employer until it was shut down in the summer of 2020.