FPInnovations

>June 21 , 2011 - Québec City, Québec––FPInnovations’ employees would like to congratulate one of its
major partners, Les Chantiers Chibougamau, on the construction of a new plant for manufacturing
cross‐laminated timber (CLT) panels and the creation of 30 new jobs in the Chibougamau region. >>>>

>June 16 , 2011 - Vancouver, British Columbia–– As part of the Structurlam Products Ltd partnership to build a cross-laminated timber (CLT) demonstration plant at its Okanagan Falls, B.C., facility, FPInnovations is pleased by the inaugural launch of Structurlam’s new CLT manufacturing plant. >>>>

>June 6 , 2011 - Montréal, Québec –Today, the Federal Government renewed its commitment to support the transformation of the Canadian Forest Sector, through innovation and market development by way of the Federal 2011-12 budget.>>>>

>June 3 , 2011 - Montréal - Domtar and FPInnovations are pleased to announce CelluForce, the corporate identity chosen for their new joint venture, launched in July 2010.>>>>

>June 2 , 2011 - La Sarre, Québec - A new five-year partnership agreement on forest biomass development was unveiled in La Sarre, Québec, during the third edition of a symposium on biomass in the western Abitibi region.>>>>

> May 30, 2011 - Pointe-Claire, Québec - FPInnovations is pleased to announce today's inauguration of its new NanoCrystalline Cellulose (NCC) research facilities, which consist of a state-of-the-art pilot plant, new high-performance equipment for the Québec City laboratory and two new research laboratories located at Pointe-Claire.>>>>

> May 11, 2011 - Québec City, Québec - FPInnovations is pleased to launch its first guide to cross-laminated timber (CLT) applications, entitled CLT Handbook - a top-calibre reference work for the residential and non-residential construction sectors.>>>>

> May 10, 2011 - Thunder Bay, Ontario - FPInnovations in partnership with the Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio Economy (CRIBE), Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) and AbitibiBowater is now producing its first batches of operational lignin for Canadian researchers. >>>>

> April 11, 2011 - Temiscaming, Quebec - Pilot plant construction announced; initiative builds on Tembec competencies in specialty pulp and chemical businesses >>>>

> April 8, 2011 - Pointe-Claire, Québec - In response to a news article regarding FPInnovations’ work for the Government of Ontario’s Stage II Wood Competition Program >>>>

> April 6, 2011 - Winnipeg - SFI Conservation Grant Supports Ducks Unlimited Wetland Research >>>>

> April 4, 2011 - Vancouver, BC - Better than Expected Results of an Energy Performance Study of Exterior Wood Doors in the BC Market >>>>

More News >>>>

> June 21-22, 2011 - Cross-Laminated Timber Symposium >>>>

> June 13-14, 2011 - ToSIA Applied to Forest-Wood-Chains >>>>

> April 5, 2011 - International Wood Composites Symposium >>>>

> February 16, 2011 - Cross-Laminated Timber takes centre stage at CLT Symposium >>>>

News

FPInnovations Applauds New R & D Dollars for Forest Sector Research.

POINTE-CLAIRE, Québec, Feb. 14, 2007: FPInnovations applauds the federal government for its foresight and commitment to the Canadian forest sector. The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources announced last week a substantial investment of $127.5 million over two years to address long-term competitiveness in the forest industry. Of this amount, Minister Lunn earmarked $70 million to promote forest sector innovation and investment in the next generation of innovative products and processes needed for Canada’s future competitiveness. Investment will be directed toward the development and adaptation of emerging and breakthrough technologies.

"This investment builds on recent action taken to strengthen innovation in the forest sector through the merger of Canada’s three primary forest sector research institutes, FERIC, Forintek and Paprican and the creation of the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre of Natural Resources Canada," said Ian de la Roche, President and CEO of FPInnovations. "The Board of Directors of FPInnovations, representing large and small industry members as well as provincial and federal governments, will become an important voice in building the sector’s innovation capacity. Innovation is key to the future success of the sector. Combining the research capacity of the new institute with that of our many research partners will enhance the development of technologies and processes that will ultimately better equip our industry to face competition from global markets."

"Canada’s forest sector is a significant player in the Canadian economy with nearly 900,000 direct and indirect jobs. The forest sector must continue to adapt to change. World-class innovation is critically important and will better position our industry in the fiercely competitive global marketplace," said John Weaver, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPInnovations.

About FPInnovations
FPInnovations is a not-for-profit world leader in creating science-based solutions that support the global competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector and that respond to the priority needs of its industrial and government members. It is uniquely positioned to research, innovate, and deliver state-of-the-art solutions that address all elements of the sector’s value chain, from forest operations to consumer and industrial products. Created through the merger of Canada’s three primary forest sector research institutes, FERIC, Forintek Canada Corp. and Paprican, FPInnovations also provides technical direction to the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre of Natural Resources Canada. FPInnovations counts over 600 employees with research laboratories in Quebec City, Montreal and Vancouver, and technology transfer offices throughout the country.

Contact:

Nathalie Guilbault
Corporate Communications Director
514 630-4124
nathalie.guilbault@fpinnovations.ca