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Private vs. Public: How US Tissue Capacity Is Shifting

For decades, the US tissue and towel industry was dominated by large, publicly traded corporations. Names like Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, and Georgia-Pacific were practically synonymous with household paper products.

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Understanding the Caustic Soda Shortage: The Downstream Impact of Weak PVC Demand

The global caustic soda market has experienced a notable shortage in recent months, primarily driven by reduced demand for polyvinyl chloride (PVC)...

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A pulp and paper facility with a circular CO2 sign, indicating the use of CDR to reduce emissions.

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Microsoft, CO280 Sign Landmark CO2 Deal for CDR in Pulp & Paper

In a major move that underscores the growing momentum in the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market, Microsoft has signed a landmark agreement with...

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Green Innovations in the Pulp and Paper Industry: A Monthly Recap

In recent years, the pulp and paper industry has emerged as a pivotal player in the global movement towards sustainability. As environmental concerns...

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Methanol’s Emerging Role in the Bunkering Market

Global efforts to decarbonize the maritime sector have increasingly focused on reducing emissions from shipping and fishing vessels. As we’ve...

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A biofuel production facility in the US.

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Biofuels Market Update: Tariffs, CDR, and Woody Biomass in Focus

As trade hesitations and tariffs yield further market chaos, the biofuels industry is also experiencing significant instability. To help keep you...

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How Much Money Is an Acre of Timber Worth?

Understanding the value of an acre of timber is essential for anyone in the forest products supply chain—whether managing timberland, planning...

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Softwood construction lumber on flag of Canada and United States of America

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U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Lumber: What’s Happening Now and What’s Next – April 2025 Update

Summary The current tariff rate on Canadian softwood lumber is 14.54%. The additional 25% tariff proposed in March was delayed and ultimately...

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A biofuel pump and down-trending graph line across North America, indicating market downturn.

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North American Biofuels Market Contracts Amid Tariffs, Policy Shifts

The North American biofuels industry has seen its share of uncertainty thus far in 2025. Trump’s past stance on green energy policy has offered...

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Thermoplastics Take Flight: Boeing and Airbus Look to Lightweight Composites for Next-Gen Jets

As the aerospace industry braces for a new era of high-speed production and sustainability, Airbus and Boeing are setting their sights on a...

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