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Phoenix Paper Completes Recommissioning Project for Pulp Dryer at Its Wickliffe Mill

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Thursday, September 16, 2021 - members edition
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Phoenix Paper said that it has finished a $5 million recommissioning project for the pulp dryer at the company's pulp and paper mill in Wickliffe, Kentucky.
 
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Market Roundup
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Pulp & Paper
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Timber Allocations Approved for Restart of Paper Excellence's Pulp Mill in Prince Albert
The Government of Saskatchewan today announced the approval of timber allocations to support the restart of the Paper Excellence pulp mill in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.
 
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Containerboard/Packaging
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Sustainability
Sonoco Partners with AMP Robotics to Enhance Paper Can Recycling
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Phoenix Paper Wickliffe Appoints Mike Grimm as New President and CEO
Global Win Capital Corporation (GWCC), ultimately owned by Shanying International, announced the appointment of Michael Grimm as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Grimm assumes day-to-day leadership of the North American business unit and underlying investment in North America, which includes Phoenix Paper Wickliffe LLC.
 
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Resolute Names New Chairman of the Board
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