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HARRISBURG, PA, Jan. 25, 2017 (Press Release) -Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Domtar Corporation (Domtar), a company dedicated to the design, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of pulp, paper, and personal care products, will make significant infrastructure and equipment upgrades at its facilities in Johnsonburg, Elk County, and DuBois, Clearfield County – a move that will retain 438 current positions over the next three years.
Read moreELIZABETH CITY, NC, Jan. 12, 2017 (Local News) -The Port of Virginia will be investing nearly three-quarters of a $1 billion this year to upgrade two terminals in the Hampton Roads area — a move that could eventually pay dividends for northeastern North Carolina, a port official said Wednesday.
Aaron Ouellette, an economic development specialist for the port, told members of the Albemarle Committee of 100 that the $739 million will help expand part of the Norfolk International Terminals and the Virginia International Gateway.
Read moreBOSTON, Aug. 25, 2016 (Press Release) -As demand for some forest products slows, pulp and paper producers are seeking new applications for materials derived from trees. One promising substance is lignin – the energy-dense “glue” that holds the cellulose in trees together. RISI today releasedLignin: Technology, Applications and Markets, a comprehensive study of lignin’s current and potential uses as an industrial material.
Read moreTHUNDER BAY, ON, Aug. 16, 2016 (Local News) -The Ministry of Environment is expected to appeal last month’s court decision that would saddle the province with the cost of future monitoring and maintenance at Dryden’s mercury-waste storage site.
Resolute Forest Products has been monitoring the site for the past five years, but the July 19 decision by Ontario’s Superior Court absolved it of that responsibility.
Read moreWINDSOR, QC, June 6, 2016 (Business Wire) -Domtar is proud to announce an investment of $ 36 M for the installation of a second generating unit with a power output of 18 MW at its Windsor (Quebec) Mill.
This investment will improve the energy efficiency of the mill while reducing production costs. The Domtar Windsor mill, where the first 30 MW generating unit was inaugurated in 2001, still bears witness today to the Company's commitment to innovation and sustainable development.
Read moreCHARLOTTE, NC, June 3, 2016 (Charlotte Business Journal) -Domtar Corp., a pulp and paper company, recently signed a five-year lease for 216,320 square feet at Ridge Creek West I, at 10225 Western Ridge Road. The company relocated from General Drive, where it was leasing space from a third-party logistics provider, according to James Atkinson, director of Domtar's warehouse operations.
John Culbertson of Cardinal Real Estate Partners represented Domtar. Matt Harper at Childress Klein represented the landlord.
Read moreNEW YORK, May 10, 2016 (Press Release) -The Rainforest Alliance is pleased to announce the recipients its 2016 awards, which recognize businesses and individuals committed to protecting the environment, implementing climate solutions, and supporting local communities across the globe. The awards will be presented to the honorees on May 11th in New York City, at the Rainforest Alliance’s annual spring gala at the American Museum of Natural History.
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