Domtar to Indefinitely Idle Espanola Mill
Domtar Corporation, part of the Paper Excellence Group, has announced that it will indefinitely shut down its pulp and paper operations at its Espanola, Ontario facility for over a year.
This will result in a reduction in Domtar’s annual pulp production by around 280,000 air-dried metric tons of northern bleached softwood kraft pulp and 69,000 tons of specialty paper.
The decision will affect around 450 employees and will be implemented in accordance with the company’s collective agreement, policy, and legislation. The mill will be shut down in early October and the paper machines by early November.
To read the full article, visit the Financial Post Website.
More Companies Are Calling People Back to the Office. Many Workers Want to Stay Home
Some of the world’s largest tech companies have recently begun calling their employees back to the office. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, told workers in June that they’re expected to return to their offices three days a week starting Tuesday.
Amazon shared with CBC News comments made by CEO Andy Jassy during a pre-recorded Q&A meeting last month. More than 20,000 Amazon workers signed a petition urging the company to reconsider its mandate earlier this year.
More companies are asking workers to return to the office for at least a few days a week after Labour Day, citing better communication, increased productivity, and a stronger company culture for the shift. However, workers are not convinced. After years of working from home, employees are pushing back because they say that the option to work remotely affords them a better quality of life.
To read the full article, visit the CBC Website.
Canon Unveils Black & White Laser Printers with Enhanced Features
Canon U.S.A., Inc. took the wraps off two new additions to their imageCLASS product line. Aimed at small businesses and offices, the black-and-white, wireless laser printers, namely the imageCLASS LBP247dw and imageCLASS LBP246dw, prioritize speed, user experience, and functionality.
Their introduction caters to users who desire robust printing solutions without the additional bells and whistles of copying, scanning, or faxing. The events underscore the industry’s unyielding pace, with companies making decisive moves to address changing market dynamics and user demands.
To read the full article, visit the Industry Analysts Website.
