Paper Excellence announces restart date of Powell River machine (mypowellrivernow.com)

In a strategic move to streamline its operations and enhance its commitment to sustainability, Sustana proudly announces the rebranding of its subsidiary companies, including Sustana Fiber, Rolland, and Hanna Paper, under the united Sustana umbrella. Fabian de Armas, Chairman and CEO of Sustana, expressed his enthusiasm for the rebrand, stating, “This strategic move marks a significant milestone in our journey toward a more circular and nature-positive future. By uniting our business units under the Sustana brand, we are creating a stronger, more united company around our shared purpose – to make sustainability an ingredient in everyday products.”

Ned is an industry veteran with more than 30 years in the pulp and paper industry gained in progressively senior roles with global companies. He most recently served as Catalyst’s Chief Operating Officer. Ned is recognized for successfully leading major operational and performance improvements in cost, productivity, efficiency, quality and safety. He has a track record for successful machine start-ups and rebuilds, as well as leading product development for emerging markets. Ned holds a Bachelor of Science (Paper Science and Engineering) from the State University of New York and Syracuse University.

Total European shipments of graphic papers in August 2022 were down 11.2% vs. August 2021 and were down 10.5% year-to-date. Total European shipments of newsprint in August 2022 were down 10.1% vs. August 2021 and were down 7.3% year-to-date. Total European shipments of sc-magazine in August 2022 were down 17.4% vs. August 2021 and were down 14.1% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated mechanical reels in August 2022 were down 21.1% vs. August 2021 and were down 20.3% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated mechanical (improved & others) in August 2022 were down 17.3% vs. August 2021 and were down 13.8% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated woodfree in August 2022 were down 4.8% vs. August 2021 and were down 0.9% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated woodfree in August 2022 were down 4.3% vs. August 2021 and were down 10.2% year-to-date.