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MONTREAL, March 21, 2017 (Press Release) -Did you know a single tree is capable of absorbing 10 pounds of carbon dioxide each year?

Studies have shown that a mature oak tree can take in 369 gallons of water each day, which is important for oxygen production and the prevention of soil erosion. And just one tree can produce the same cooling effect as 10 air conditioning units running for 20 hours a day.

For these reasons and many more, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as the International Day of Forests. First established in 2012, the International Day of Forests celebrates forests and all that they provide to communities and economies worldwide. The UN works with government agencies, community organizations and the public to promote International Day of Forests activities, which include tree-planting campaigns, exhibitions and information about the importance of trees and forestlands.

“As a producer of pulp, paper and personal care products, Domtar is proud to join in the celebration of the International Day of Forests,” said Paige Goff vice president of sustainability and business communications for Domtar. “Our future success is rooted in the forest, so we are working to recycle and reuse wood fibers and to find ways to turn wood waste into renewable energy that can fuel our cars, heat our homes and power our manufacturing plants. Forests employ millions of people, they clean and cool the air we breathe, and they are a huge part of our everyday lives.”

Forests cover roughly one third of the world’s landmass. Nearly 1.6 billion people from more than 2,000 indigenous cultures depend on forests for their livelihoods. Forests are vital to countless living creatures, Earth’s various ecosystems and every person who lives on this planet. Forests provide shelter for more than half the world’s terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects. They provide the oxygen we breathe.

Globally, forests store 283 billion tons of carbon in their biomass. Trees help moisten the air with humidity and protect watersheds that supply fresh water to rivers. The value of trees and forests is not lost on forest products companies such as Domtar, which depend on healthy forests to sustainably provide a wide variety of useful products that people depend on.

Domtar’s Sustainable Forestry Principles illustrate how our company aims to leave the forests it depends on better off for the long term.

Domtar celebrates 2017 United Nations International Day of Forests

Posted in: Environment 03/22/2017 - 08:00

MONTREAL, March 21, 2017 (Press Release) -Did you know a single tree is capable of absorbing 10 pounds of carbon dioxide each year?

Studies have shown that a mature oak tree can take in 369 gallons of water each day, which is important for oxygen production and the prevention of soil erosion. And just one tree can produce the same cooling effect as 10 air conditioning units running for 20 hours a day.

For these reasons and many more, the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 as the International Day of Forests. First established in 2012, the International Day of Forests celebrates forests and all that they provide to communities and economies worldwide. The UN works with government agencies, community organizations and the public to promote International Day of Forests activities, which include tree-planting campaigns, exhibitions and information about the importance of trees and forestlands.

“As a producer of pulp, paper and personal care products, Domtar is proud to join in the celebration of the International Day of Forests,” said Paige Goff vice president of sustainability and business communications for Domtar. “Our future success is rooted in the forest, so we are working to recycle and reuse wood fibers and to find ways to turn wood waste into renewable energy that can fuel our cars, heat our homes and power our manufacturing plants. Forests employ millions of people, they clean and cool the air we breathe, and they are a huge part of our everyday lives.”

Forests cover roughly one third of the world’s landmass. Nearly 1.6 billion people from more than 2,000 indigenous cultures depend on forests for their livelihoods. Forests are vital to countless living creatures, Earth’s various ecosystems and every person who lives on this planet. Forests provide shelter for more than half the world’s terrestrial species of animals, plants and insects. They provide the oxygen we breathe.

Globally, forests store 283 billion tons of carbon in their biomass. Trees help moisten the air with humidity and protect watersheds that supply fresh water to rivers. The value of trees and forests is not lost on forest products companies such as Domtar, which depend on healthy forests to sustainably provide a wide variety of useful products that people depend on.

Domtar’s Sustainable Forestry Principles illustrate how our company aims to leave the forests it depends on better off for the long term.

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DRYDEN, ON, March 3, 2017 (TbNewsWatch) -The Dryden Mill's parent company is offering to pay for an independent expert to assess whether mercury is still leeching from the site into the Wabigoon River.

Domtar spokeswoman Bonny Skene issued the statement to media in the aftermath of a report from scientist John Rudd on behalf of Grassy Narrows First Nation that claims mercury levels in the river below the mill site are 130 times higher than normal.

Skene said Domtar hasn't seen the study and doesn't yet know its methodology but the company is encouraged the First Nation's leadership has shared it with provincial authorities and that Ontario has committed publicly to cleaning up the legacy

TbNewswatch - Dryden mill offers to hire mercury investigators

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Domtar offers to hire mercury investigators for reported leeching at Dryden, ON, mill

Posted in: Environment 03/03/2017 - 18:25

DRYDEN, ON, March 3, 2017 (TbNewsWatch) -The Dryden Mill's parent company is offering to pay for an independent expert to assess whether mercury is still leeching from the site into the Wabigoon River.

Domtar spokeswoman Bonny Skene issued the statement to media in the aftermath of a report from scientist John Rudd on behalf of Grassy Narrows First Nation that claims mercury levels in the river below the mill site are 130 times higher than normal.

Skene said Domtar hasn't seen the study and doesn't yet know its methodology but the company is encouraged the First Nation's leadership has shared it with provincial authorities and that Ontario has committed publicly to cleaning up the legacy

TbNewswatch - Dryden mill offers to hire mercury investigators

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BROCKPORT, PA, Jan. 26, 2017 (Local News) -The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved a $1 million state grant for Domtar Paper Company’s installation of a 3-mile pipeline to their facility in Elk County, announced Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson).

Scarnati, who was instrumental in securing funding for the project, explained that Domtar Paper Company owns and operates the paper mill in Johnsonburg Borough where the pipeline will be installed.

The project will consist of converting two existing coal fired boilers to natural gas by partnering with Hunt Marcellus.  In order to support the conversion to natural gas, the new three-mile gas pipeline will be constructed to supply the facility.  Due to the savings of the conversion, it will allow the company to invest an additional $12 million into upgrades for the facility over the next three years. In addition, the conversion savings and efficiencies will allow the company to retain its current workforce of 355 full time jobs.

The Express - Scarnati announces $1M pipeline investment grant

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Pennsylvania agency approves $1 million pipeline investment grant for Domtar mill conversion to natural gas

01/26/2017 - 12:28

BROCKPORT, PA, Jan. 26, 2017 (Local News) -The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has approved a $1 million state grant for Domtar Paper Company’s installation of a 3-mile pipeline to their facility in Elk County, announced Sen. Joe Scarnati (R-Jefferson).

Scarnati, who was instrumental in securing funding for the project, explained that Domtar Paper Company owns and operates the paper mill in Johnsonburg Borough where the pipeline will be installed.

The project will consist of converting two existing coal fired boilers to natural gas by partnering with Hunt Marcellus.  In order to support the conversion to natural gas, the new three-mile gas pipeline will be constructed to supply the facility.  Due to the savings of the conversion, it will allow the company to invest an additional $12 million into upgrades for the facility over the next three years. In addition, the conversion savings and efficiencies will allow the company to retain its current workforce of 355 full time jobs.

The Express - Scarnati announces $1M pipeline investment grant

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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.

“Today Domtar has renewed its commitment to both its employees and the communities in Elk and Clearfield counties,” said Governor Wolf. “The company’s decision to maintain its operations in Pennsylvania and upgrade its facilities in preparation for future growth is welcome news and I am thrilled that hundreds of jobs will be preserved for years to come.”

To remain globally competitive, Domtar plans to convert the energy supply at its paper mill at 100 Center Street, Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from coal to natural gas to improve the mill’s energy and water reduction, and to upgrade the facility’s boilers, turn up devices, causticizers, liquor retention tank, and threading equipment. Upgrades for the Domtar facility at 377 Satterlee Road, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, include incorporating folio palletizer controls, shrink wrapped ream packaging, and rewinder shipping dock levelers. The company plans to invest $25.3 million in projects at the two facilities. The company has committed to retention of 438 existing, full-time positions over the next three years.

“Domtar is pleased with the tremendous support it has received from Governor Wolf and his administration,” said Thomas Howard, Vice President of Government Relations. “Our employees, in both Johnsonburg and DuBois, will benefit greatly from this support and we pledge to continue our long tradition of manufacturing excellence in the commonwealth.”

Domtar received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes $75,000 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. The company also was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a $1 million Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) grant for the installation of a three-mile natural gas pipeline to its paper mill facility in Johnsonburg Borough.

The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Corporation (NCPRPDC).

“Domtar Corporation’s reputation as a leader in innovating fiber-based products, technologies, and services has served our region well for generations,” said Eric Bridges, NCPRPDC Executive Director. “Success in the fiber-products industry is all about efficiency in production and agility in the marketplace. The facility and equipment upgrades at their Johnsonburg Mill along with additional investments at their DuBois Converting Center will go a long way toward ensuring Domtar Corporation remains one of our region’s most prominent economic drivers.”

Domtar Corporation is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp, and absorbent hygiene products. With approximately 9,850 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Last year, DCED approved nearly $1.1 billion in low-interest loans, tax credits, and grants for projects across the commonwealth and secured private sector commitments for the creation and retention of more than 245,000 full-time jobs. In the same timeframe, the Governor’s Action Team completed 77 projects – creating and retaining more than 36,800 jobs.

Domtar to invest $25 million in Johnsonburg paper mill and DuBois plant in Pennsylvania, shift mill to natural gas

01/25/2017 - 07:15

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.

“Today Domtar has renewed its commitment to both its employees and the communities in Elk and Clearfield counties,” said Governor Wolf. “The company’s decision to maintain its operations in Pennsylvania and upgrade its facilities in preparation for future growth is welcome news and I am thrilled that hundreds of jobs will be preserved for years to come.”

To remain globally competitive, Domtar plans to convert the energy supply at its paper mill at 100 Center Street, Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from coal to natural gas to improve the mill’s energy and water reduction, and to upgrade the facility’s boilers, turn up devices, causticizers, liquor retention tank, and threading equipment. Upgrades for the Domtar facility at 377 Satterlee Road, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, include incorporating folio palletizer controls, shrink wrapped ream packaging, and rewinder shipping dock levelers. The company plans to invest $25.3 million in projects at the two facilities. The company has committed to retention of 438 existing, full-time positions over the next three years.

“Domtar is pleased with the tremendous support it has received from Governor Wolf and his administration,” said Thomas Howard, Vice President of Government Relations. “Our employees, in both Johnsonburg and DuBois, will benefit greatly from this support and we pledge to continue our long tradition of manufacturing excellence in the commonwealth.”

Domtar received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes $75,000 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. The company also was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a $1 million Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) grant for the installation of a three-mile natural gas pipeline to its paper mill facility in Johnsonburg Borough.

The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Corporation (NCPRPDC).

“Domtar Corporation’s reputation as a leader in innovating fiber-based products, technologies, and services has served our region well for generations,” said Eric Bridges, NCPRPDC Executive Director. “Success in the fiber-products industry is all about efficiency in production and agility in the marketplace. The facility and equipment upgrades at their Johnsonburg Mill along with additional investments at their DuBois Converting Center will go a long way toward ensuring Domtar Corporation remains one of our region’s most prominent economic drivers.”

Domtar Corporation is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp, and absorbent hygiene products. With approximately 9,850 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Last year, DCED approved nearly $1.1 billion in low-interest loans, tax credits, and grants for projects across the commonwealth and secured private sector commitments for the creation and retention of more than 245,000 full-time jobs. In the same timeframe, the Governor’s Action Team completed 77 projects – creating and retaining more than 36,800 jobs.

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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.

“Today Domtar has renewed its commitment to both its employees and the communities in Elk and Clearfield counties,” said Governor Wolf. “The company’s decision to maintain its operations in Pennsylvania and upgrade its facilities in preparation for future growth is welcome news and I am thrilled that hundreds of jobs will be preserved for years to come.”

To remain globally competitive, Domtar plans to convert the energy supply at its paper mill at 100 Center Street, Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from coal to natural gas to improve the mill’s energy and water reduction, and to upgrade the facility’s boilers, turn up devices, causticizers, liquor retention tank, and threading equipment. Upgrades for the Domtar facility at 377 Satterlee Road, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, include incorporating folio palletizer controls, shrink wrapped ream packaging, and rewinder shipping dock levelers. The company plans to invest $25.3 million in projects at the two facilities. The company has committed to retention of 438 existing, full-time positions over the next three years.

“Domtar is pleased with the tremendous support it has received from Governor Wolf and his administration,” said Thomas Howard, Vice President of Government Relations. “Our employees, in both Johnsonburg and DuBois, will benefit greatly from this support and we pledge to continue our long tradition of manufacturing excellence in the commonwealth.”

Domtar received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes $75,000 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. The company also was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a $1 million Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) grant for the installation of a three-mile natural gas pipeline to its paper mill facility in Johnsonburg Borough.

The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Corporation (NCPRPDC).

“Domtar Corporation’s reputation as a leader in innovating fiber-based products, technologies, and services has served our region well for generations,” said Eric Bridges, NCPRPDC Executive Director. “Success in the fiber-products industry is all about efficiency in production and agility in the marketplace. The facility and equipment upgrades at their Johnsonburg Mill along with additional investments at their DuBois Converting Center will go a long way toward ensuring Domtar Corporation remains one of our region’s most prominent economic drivers.”

Domtar Corporation is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp, and absorbent hygiene products. With approximately 9,850 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Last year, DCED approved nearly $1.1 billion in low-interest loans, tax credits, and grants for projects across the commonwealth and secured private sector commitments for the creation and retention of more than 245,000 full-time jobs. In the same timeframe, the Governor’s Action Team completed 77 projects – creating and retaining more than 36,800 jobs.

Domtar to invest $25 million in Johnsonburg paper mill and DuBois plant in Pennsylvania, shift mill to natural gas

01/25/2017 - 07:15

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.

“Today Domtar has renewed its commitment to both its employees and the communities in Elk and Clearfield counties,” said Governor Wolf. “The company’s decision to maintain its operations in Pennsylvania and upgrade its facilities in preparation for future growth is welcome news and I am thrilled that hundreds of jobs will be preserved for years to come.”

To remain globally competitive, Domtar plans to convert the energy supply at its paper mill at 100 Center Street, Johnsonburg Borough, Elk County, from coal to natural gas to improve the mill’s energy and water reduction, and to upgrade the facility’s boilers, turn up devices, causticizers, liquor retention tank, and threading equipment. Upgrades for the Domtar facility at 377 Satterlee Road, Sandy Township, Clearfield County, include incorporating folio palletizer controls, shrink wrapped ream packaging, and rewinder shipping dock levelers. The company plans to invest $25.3 million in projects at the two facilities. The company has committed to retention of 438 existing, full-time positions over the next three years.

“Domtar is pleased with the tremendous support it has received from Governor Wolf and his administration,” said Thomas Howard, Vice President of Government Relations. “Our employees, in both Johnsonburg and DuBois, will benefit greatly from this support and we pledge to continue our long tradition of manufacturing excellence in the commonwealth.”

Domtar received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes $75,000 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. The company also was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for a $1 million Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE) grant for the installation of a three-mile natural gas pipeline to its paper mill facility in Johnsonburg Borough.

The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Corporation (NCPRPDC).

“Domtar Corporation’s reputation as a leader in innovating fiber-based products, technologies, and services has served our region well for generations,” said Eric Bridges, NCPRPDC Executive Director. “Success in the fiber-products industry is all about efficiency in production and agility in the marketplace. The facility and equipment upgrades at their Johnsonburg Mill along with additional investments at their DuBois Converting Center will go a long way toward ensuring Domtar Corporation remains one of our region’s most prominent economic drivers.”

Domtar Corporation is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp, and absorbent hygiene products. With approximately 9,850 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Last year, DCED approved nearly $1.1 billion in low-interest loans, tax credits, and grants for projects across the commonwealth and secured private sector commitments for the creation and retention of more than 245,000 full-time jobs. In the same timeframe, the Governor’s Action Team completed 77 projects – creating and retaining more than 36,800 jobs.

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ELIZABETH 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.

Ouellette was quick cite the potential positive effects for the Albemarle region.

“I think you all are sitting in a great spot as far as development and as far as getting manufacturers and distribution centers to northeastern North Carolina,” he said. “The reason is because you are in close proximity to the port."

Daily Advance - Port expansion could aid region

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Port of Virginia $750 million expansion could aid larger region; top exporters are Domtar, WestRock, IP

Posted in: Logistics 01/12/2017 - 12:40

ELIZABETH 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.

Ouellette was quick cite the potential positive effects for the Albemarle region.

“I think you all are sitting in a great spot as far as development and as far as getting manufacturers and distribution centers to northeastern North Carolina,” he said. “The reason is because you are in close proximity to the port."

Daily Advance - Port expansion could aid region

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BOSTON, 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.

The newRISI reportincludes more than 40 detailed profiles of businesses that are researching new markets for lignin, which is an under-utilized byproduct of the wood pulping process. Lignin derivatives are already found in products from cement to carbon fiber, and could replace petroleum-based ingredients in many more.

“Lignin has the potential to replace petroleum-based additives in thousands of products,” said study lead author Jack Miller. “It can be refined into fine chemicals used in cutting-edge materials and even food flavorings, and it could also be scaled up as an energy source.

“The big question is which new lignin technologies and applications are closest to commercial viability.”

Lignin: Technology, Applications and Marketsis a thorough exploration of that question. Along with a survey of major R&D efforts worldwide, it provides a 10-year forecast of production volumes for the three most important types of lignin: Kraft lignin, biorefinery lignin, and lignosulfonate.

Miller, who produced the study with support from RISI’s Marina Faleiros, is a specialist in emerging materials in the forest products space. The authors’ extensive primary and secondary research makes this study a valuable tool for pulp manufacturers, chemical and materials companies, and their customers. It will also be of interest for academic, private- and public-sector researchers focused on the commercialization of materials from renewable biomass.

Some of the Companies with lignin R&D programs profiled by this study include:

  • Borregaard
  • Domsjö Fabriker
  • Domtar
  • DuPont
  • Fibria
  • Ingevity
  • Stora Enso
  • Suzano

About RISI(www.risi.com)
RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and paper, packaging, wood products, timber, biomass, tissue and nonwovens industries to help them make better decisions. Headquartered in Boston, MA, RISI operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

Global R&D unlocks potential of wood lignin as alternative to petroleum-based additives – RISI study

08/25/2016 - 11:58

BOSTON, 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.

The newRISI reportincludes more than 40 detailed profiles of businesses that are researching new markets for lignin, which is an under-utilized byproduct of the wood pulping process. Lignin derivatives are already found in products from cement to carbon fiber, and could replace petroleum-based ingredients in many more.

“Lignin has the potential to replace petroleum-based additives in thousands of products,” said study lead author Jack Miller. “It can be refined into fine chemicals used in cutting-edge materials and even food flavorings, and it could also be scaled up as an energy source.

“The big question is which new lignin technologies and applications are closest to commercial viability.”

Lignin: Technology, Applications and Marketsis a thorough exploration of that question. Along with a survey of major R&D efforts worldwide, it provides a 10-year forecast of production volumes for the three most important types of lignin: Kraft lignin, biorefinery lignin, and lignosulfonate.

Miller, who produced the study with support from RISI’s Marina Faleiros, is a specialist in emerging materials in the forest products space. The authors’ extensive primary and secondary research makes this study a valuable tool for pulp manufacturers, chemical and materials companies, and their customers. It will also be of interest for academic, private- and public-sector researchers focused on the commercialization of materials from renewable biomass.

Some of the Companies with lignin R&D programs profiled by this study include:

  • Borregaard
  • Domsjö Fabriker
  • Domtar
  • DuPont
  • Fibria
  • Ingevity
  • Stora Enso
  • Suzano

About RISI(www.risi.com)
RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and paper, packaging, wood products, timber, biomass, tissue and nonwovens industries to help them make better decisions. Headquartered in Boston, MA, RISI operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia.

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THUNDER 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.

Despite winning in court, the company has assured the province it will continue to monitor the site until all the court proceedings, including a likely appeal by the ministry, have been concluded, a ministry spokesman said Friday.

Chronicle Journal - Ontario expected to fight ruling

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Ontario expected to appeal ruling absolving Resolute Forest of monitoring mercury waste storage site

Posted in: Environment 08/16/2016 - 15:48

THUNDER 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.

Despite winning in court, the company has assured the province it will continue to monitor the site until all the court proceedings, including a likely appeal by the ministry, have been concluded, a ministry spokesman said Friday.

Chronicle Journal - Ontario expected to fight ruling

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