Rolland Announces Price Increase for U.S. Market

In the next two years Sappi will be investing a sum in the low double-digit millions to expand its Centre of Excellence for speciality papers at its facility in Carmignano, northern Italy. With this investment, the company plans to increase production capacity to support further growth in the existing dye sublimation business, in combination with an improved first-class service and lead times. *Expansion of the Mill facility to meet growing demand *Support the current growth of the dye sublimation industry *Improve lead time and sustainability footprint of the Mill. The conversion is scheduled for completion by the end of 2023.

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.

After much consideration, Nekoosa has chosen to discontinue and exit our DIGITAL COATED paper offering at the end of 2020 and we will be selling off our existing inventory without replenishment. The decision to exit this lane was not an easy one, but at the end of the day we do feel it’s best for our business. We are operating on a “while supplies last” basis for this product line and customer service can let you know our current stock levels and pricing for the SKUs that you typically buy. The reasons for this decision can be summarized as a combination of things such as: supply chain issues, an interest in freeing up converting equipment to focus on other product segments, and profitability of the line.