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Resolute Inaugurates New Cellulose Filament Plant in Quebec

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Monday, April 24, 2023

SAGUENAY, QC, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. today held a ceremony to inaugurate its new commercial-scale plant for the production of cellulose filaments at its Kénogami paper mill in Saguenay, Quebec.

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  • SAGUENAY, QC, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Resolute Forest Products Inc. today held a ceremony to inaugurate its new commercial-scale plant for the production of cellulose filaments at its Kénogami paper mill in Saguenay, Quebec.
  • Cellulose filaments, also known as nanofibrillated cellulose, are a novel biomaterial derived from wood fiber, which can be used as a natural additive in many products to improve technical performance.
  • The cellulose filament plant is the result of our common goal to innovate and explore potential avenues to open new markets for Quebec forest products, and to contribute to the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate."
  • Quebec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests Maïté Blanchette Vézina shared the following message from Quebec City: "This new production of cellulose filaments will significantly benefit not only Resolute Forest Products, but also the region and the forest products industry.

Resolute Inaugurates New Cellulose Filament Plant in Quebec

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 24, 2023

SAGUENAY, QC, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resolute Forest Products Inc. today held a ceremony to inaugurate its new commercial-scale plant for the production of cellulose filaments at its Kénogami paper mill in Saguenay, Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • SAGUENAY, QC, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Resolute Forest Products Inc. today held a ceremony to inaugurate its new commercial-scale plant for the production of cellulose filaments at its Kénogami paper mill in Saguenay, Quebec.
  • Cellulose filaments, also known as nanofibrillated cellulose, are a novel biomaterial derived from wood fiber, which can be used as a natural additive in many products to improve technical performance.
  • The cellulose filament plant is the result of our common goal to innovate and explore potential avenues to open new markets for Quebec forest products, and to contribute to the sustainable development of the communities in which we operate."
  • Quebec Minister of Natural Resources and Forests Maïté Blanchette Vézina shared the following message from Quebec City: "This new production of cellulose filaments will significantly benefit not only Resolute Forest Products, but also the region and the forest products industry.

At Bolt Farm Treehouse, Trees Are About More Than Just Luxury Accommodations

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Founders Seth and Tori Bolt created Bolt Farm Treehouse to provide travelers with luxury, nature-immersive travel experiences.

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  • Founders Seth and Tori Bolt created Bolt Farm Treehouse to provide travelers with luxury, nature-immersive travel experiences.
  • “This initiative fits perfectly with our mission to restore biodiversity here in the Appalachia region and elsewhere,” says co-founder Tori Bolt.
  • Now, One Tree Planted allows us to contribute in ways that go well beyond just Bolt Farm Treehouse.”
    Nestled in the Appalachia region of Tennessee, Bolt Farm resides in areas affected by mining choices dating as far back as the 1700s.
  • Thanks to partner-donors, like Bolt Farm Treehouse , the organization planted nearly 53 million trees in 2022, spanning 242,592 acres—including nearly 15 million trees in North America.

Global Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) Market 2023-2033: Players Include Borregaard Chemcell, , Fiberlean Technologies, Klabin, Norkse Skog and Sappi Biotech - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The "The Global Market for Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Global Market for Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC) is a biobased material composed of cellulose fibrils that have been separated from a source, typically wood pulp.
  • MFC has a large surface area, thus allowing the formation of more hydrogen bonds within the web, giving natural strength to new materials.
  • When added to the manufacturing process they produce a wide range of enhancements including:

The Kraft Heinz Company to Report First Quarter 2023 Results on May 3, 2023

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Monday, April 10, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz”) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

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  • The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) (“Kraft Heinz”) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
  • A press release and supplemental materials, including a pre-recorded management discussion, will be issued before the market opens.
  • Kraft Heinz management will then host a live question-and-answer session with analysts beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
  • The earnings release, supplemental materials, and audio of Kraft Heinz’s question-and-answer session can be accessed at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com .

Asahi Kasei’s production facility for Dinamica® acquires certification regarding use of power 100% derived from renewable energy by utilizing Powered by RE of Hitachi

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

The certification, acquired on March 8, 2023, ensures that the production facility for Dinamica® is powered by 100% renewable energy.

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  • The certification, acquired on March 8, 2023, ensures that the production facility for Dinamica® is powered by 100% renewable energy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404005127/en/
    Asahi Kasei Dinamica® production facility acquires the first Renewable Energy Use Certification by Hitachi’s “Powered by RE” Certification Committee.
  • This certification verifies that 100% of the power used at the Nonwovens Plant is derived from renewable energy, strengthening Asahi Kasei’s contribution to sustainable society.
  • In addition, by widely promoting certification of renewable energy use through the Powered by RE Certification Committee, Hitachi will contribute to businesses' adoption of renewable energy.

Sodium sulfate market size to grow by 1,427.55 thousand units between 2021 and 2026; Growth driven by increasing demand for sodium sulfate in China - Technavio

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Sodium sulfate also acts as an electrolyte for migration, adsorption, and fixation of the dyestuff to the cellulose material.

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  • Sodium sulfate also acts as an electrolyte for migration, adsorption, and fixation of the dyestuff to the cellulose material.
  • Such properties have increased the use of sodium sulfate as the dyeing agent in the textile industry.
  • This is reducing the demand and consumption of sodium sulfate, which is hindering the growth of the market.
  • Growth of the sodium sulfate market industry across APAC, Europe, North America, MEA, and South America
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Valmet to deliver a wash press to Holmen Paper AB's Braviken mill in Sweden

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Friday, March 31, 2023

ESPOO, Finland, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver a TwinRoll wash press to Holmen Paper AB's Braviken mill in Sweden.

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  • ESPOO, Finland, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver a TwinRoll wash press to Holmen Paper AB's Braviken mill in Sweden.
  • Holmen's paper mill located in Braviken, Sweden, has a total annual capacity of 605,000 tons of paper per year.
  • "We are happy to cooperate with Holmen and deliver an additional Valmet TwinRoll washing press to their Braviken mill.
  • Information about Holmen Paper AB, Braviken
    Braviken Paper Mill is located outside Norrköping, in the south of Sweden.

EQS-News: Lenzing AG: “Advancing Circularity”: Lenzing presents its online Sustainability Report 2022

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Friday, March 31, 2023

Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has published its Sustainability Report 2022 today.

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  • Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a world-leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has published its Sustainability Report 2022 today.
  • You are warmly invited to take a look at our Sustainability Report 2022 and share your thoughts with us,” says Robert van de Kerkhof, Member of the Managing Board at Lenzing Group.
  • Lenzing also took second place in the Transformational Climate Change Solutions category of the Financial Times 2022 Transformational Business Awards.
  • For more information on the Lenzing Group’s sustainability targets, progress and other prestigious awards for its sustainable products and services, please see the online Sustainability Report 2022 at reports.lenzing.com/sustainability-report/2022/index.html .

Global Lignin Market Report 2023-2033 with Profiles of 75+ Lignin Producers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The "The Global Market for Lignin 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Global Market for Lignin 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Lignin is the second most abundant renewable biopolymer on Earth and the largest natural source of aromatic monomers.
  • Its industrial use has attracted considerable attention because of its advantages of high carbon content, low cost and bio-renewability.
  • Lignin is an important precursor for sustainable synthesis of chemicals, polymers, and materials to replace or augment current petroleum-based counterparts.