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Renewables, Low Carbon-Intensity Chemicals and ESG at EPCA '23
Discussions on low carbon or sustainable feedstocks at European Petrochemical Association gatherings – even ten years ago – were rare. Back then,...
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With Volatile Global Wood Products Market, How Will Q4 2023 Play Out?
Global wood fiber and related products have experienced ongoing volatility. Economic instability, post-COVID complications, and geopolitical strife...
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Price Changes, Industry Moves and More: Pulp & Paper Q3 2023 Roundup
The pulp and paper industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving sector. Staying informed about price trends, demand patterns, and strategic moves others...
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Key Takeaways From a Premier Petrochemicals Event: EPCA Vienna 2023
Tecnon OrbiChem experts connected (and reconnected) with cohorts of petrochemicals-focused contacts cultivated over 50 years at the end of last...
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Exploring Emerging Trends in FBB and SBS
In recent years, the cartonboard industry has witnessed remarkable growth. As the second leading grade after containerboard, cartonboard accounts for...
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German Forestry News: Softwood Log Exports Drop 50% in Last 3 Years
Several important forestry updates out of Germany as the country’s softwood log trade shows substantial changes in recent years. This comes on the...
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ISFC Unites Top Global Forestry Companies to Combat Climate Change
A faction of 10 major global forestry firms recently announced the formation of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC). This marks...
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Forestry Industry Comes Together to Reach Sustainability Goals
Meeting international sustainability goals will not come in the form of competition. The objective, a safer world and stable future, is a collective...
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The Growing Tissue Sector in the Middle East: Opportunities and Challenges
The Middle East stands as a prominent birthplace of human civilization, with shared linguistic and religious origins. However, enduring differences...
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Footwear Feedstocks Price Forecast: A Chemicals Cost Comparison
The footwear sector is huge – with as many as 24 billion pairs produced annually – but it is also quickly evolving. Whether we're talking raw...
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The Latest Sustainable Innovations and Achievements in Pulp and Paper
With sustainability becoming an increasingly important focus in the pulp and paper industry, companies are continuously making strides in innovative...
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Manufacturing and Industrial Production Show Very Slight Increases
Recession still looms over the economy. But a few small upticks in economic indicators show some life as we move into the 4th quarter of 2023.