August 16, 2012
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WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE
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student membership in the Association




 

To respond to the growing need for the renewal of the industry's workforce, PAPTAC is pleased to announce that, effective January 1st 2013, the Association will provide free membership to students across Canada and internationally. "We feel this is a step in the right direction and a positive initiative to welcome future engineers, technicians, researchers, electricians and other trade professionals to the pulp & paper and forest sector, and to promote the industry as a quality environment in which to have a fulfilling career. This initiative will create a vibrant network for students to be involved in and start developing their future careers. For employers, it will provide easier access to students and will promote their company and the industry." - Greg Hay, PAPTAC Director

PAPTAC is actively working in collaboration with the university, college and school career centres to introduce new student members to the Association. PAPTAC is launching this initiative in preparation for the National Job Fair being organized during PaperWeek Canada in Montreal.
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Featured PAPTAC Mill champion

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Steve Goldstein
Norampac Mississauga
PAPTAC is pleased to announce Steve Goldstein as the new featured Mill Champion.

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Steve completed studies at York University in Toronto Computer Science in 1982. He began working in the pulp and paper industry (formerly Domtar) in 1982 as production operator and was promoted to Production Supervisor in 1996.
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About PAPTAC Membership

PAPTAC is a wide and well-organized network of individuals and represents a world of information exchange and experience for the benefit of the professional development of its members and the pulp and paper industry.
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In Memory of long-time PAPTAC Members

It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of these long-time PAPTAC members.

Alex Glassman, Nathalie Rivard, Joseph henrie Ernest Doucette, Robert R. Schieck, John f. Frisch, F.L. Ramsay, S.E. Church, David Craig, A.G. Bouzane, Allan M. Hubley, Maurice F. Warner.

PAPTAC extends its sincere condolences to their families.

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