When people think of paper manufacturing, the first natural resource that comes to mind is probably trees. But water plays an equally important role in our industry. That’s why sustainable water management is one of our top priorities. The location of our facilities shows how important water is to our manufacturing process. We’ve built our mills near abundant water supplies, such as the shores of rivers, to draw water for our operations. Managing these natural resources is important to us and to the communities in which we live. Click Read More below for additional information.

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. is announcing a minimum six-week curtailment of BCTMP production at Taylor Pulp in response to significant transportation shortages that have resulted in inventories at the pulp mill reaching capacity. “Taylor Pulp has been dealing with ongoing transportation challenges that have significantly impacted the facility’s ability to ship product,” said Don Kayne, Chief Executive Officer, Canfor Pulp. “We regret the impact the curtailment will have on our employees, their families and the community.” Already facing increasing fibre costs due to the constrained fibre supply in the region and a weaker longerterm outlook for BCTMP markets, the current logistical issues have created a very challenging business environment for Taylor Pulp. During the curtailment, Canfor Pulp will continue to monitor the supply chain constraints and assess opportunities to improve the operating economics of the mill. The curtailment will reduce the production of BCTMP by at least 25,000 tonnes.

Norske Skog Skogn will enter the European market for book paper during the second quarter of 2026. The new product, branded NOR Book, will be offered in standard qualities pertaining to bulkiness, brightness, and shade. The net investment of NOK 40 million (EUR 3.5 million) at paper machine one (PM1) will provide flexibility to switch between newsprint and book paper with capacity of more than 140 000 tonnes. Norske Skog Skogn has together with the international technology group ANDRITZ developed a low capex project to enable production of both newsprint and book paper at PM1. Several trial runs have been completed with satisfying results. Following the switch to 100% virgin fibre at Skogn in 2024, the mill has the opportunity to produce bulky and bright paper utilising its high-quality thermomechanical pulp. The project will provide the opportunity to further increase paper bulk to cover the main grades of wood containing book paper. In addition, the customers will benefit from industry leading low CO2 emissions when choosing paper from the Skogn mill.