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Sweden Forestry Update: Major Sawmill Investments Focus on Future

ResourceWise tracks major updates and developments across the global forest products value chain. We’ve compiled several recent developments from Sweden as the country continues expanding its own global footprint in forestry.

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Chemicals Sector South Korea: Adapt or Dwindle Approach

South Korean petrochemical firms are adapting their business portfolios to combat oversupplied markets amidst a bearish demand for products.

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Major Paper and Packaging Announcement: Smurfit Kappa Merges with WestRock

Some important news to share in the paper and packaging world. According to a statement from its website, Irish firm Smurfit Kappa is in active...

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New Forestat Global Platform Provides Broadest Market View of Forestry

ORIGINAL SOURCE ResourceWise Press Release Sep 07, 2023, 11:16 AM ET Exciting news from ResourceWise, a leader in commodity price reporting,...

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Assessing Your Company's OCC Procurement: Are You Overspending?

For many North American mills, OCC is the primary driver of cash costs. In examining public investor presentations, it’s evident that management has...

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Revolutionizing Packaging: August's Impressive Paper Alternatives

Discover how industry leaders are revolutionizing the packaging industry by partnering with major brands to create sustainable alternatives to...

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Removing carbon dioxide from the air: Direct air capture

Direct Air Capture (DAC) of CO2 has hit headlines recently. A concept related to strategies of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture...

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How Does the Current Export Market Impact the Pulp and Paper Industry?

Trade and exports play a fundamental and intricate role in the global supply chain. It’s one of the key drivers of economic growth, development and...

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SYP Lumber Prices Fall to Lowest Level This Year

Reported SYP KD lumber prices have dropped to the lowest level so far this year. According to ResourceWise data, the price dipped just under...

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Plasticizer Market Analysis 2023: An Overview

With the year 2023 now into its second half, plasticizer and oxo-alcohol markets remain relatively stagnant globally. Demand failed to pick up as...

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