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Global Wood Markets Shift as China Lifts Timber Ban on Australia

Global wood markets will see another changeup in the coming months. Australian exporters can again ship logs to China following a 2.5-year ban. But exports are not expected to reach historic levels seen a few years ago.

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State of the Industry – Key Issues and Trends in Today’s Pulp, Paper and Tissue Industry

TAPPICon 2023 was held earlier this year in Atlanta, Georgia from April 22-26. This year, Fisher International’s Nancy Hasson, Director of Business...

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Orthoxylene & Phthalic Anhydride Markets: Mid-year 2023

The Asia-focused supplement to our January 2023 blog post Orthoxylene - phthalic anhydride outlook for 2023 & year in review contained interviews...

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Global Isocyanates Markets 2023: Mid-Year Review

A whitepaper Tecnon OrbiChem published earlier in 2023 outlined the reasons why isocyanates markets had been seasonally quiet a year prior. Logistics...

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Single-Use Vs Reusable Packaging, Which Has The Lowest Environmental Impact?

As we move toward a ‘zero-carbon’ future, can single-use packaging thrive or will it be replaced by reusable, returnable, refillable, semi-permanent...

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US OCC Prices Are Now Lower Than Contract – What Does It Mean?

Over the last several months, an interesting flip has occurred in the OCC market. Prices for OCC bought on the spot market are now lower than those...

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Hurricane Season 2023: Forestry Risks and Outlook

June 1 marked the official start of the hurricane season. What risks will the forestry industry potentially face?

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How to Plan and Budget for Direct Materials Purchases

Budgets are financial plans that play a crucial role in the success and profitability of businesses. For companies that rely on raw materials as...

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Are Pulp and Paper Producers Missing the Profitable Opportunities CTO Has to Offer?

Crude tall oil (CTO) is a by-product derived from the pulp and paper industry’s black liquor/tall oil soap during kraft pulp production, composed of...

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How to Plan and Budget for Direct Materials Purchases

Budgets are financial plans that play a crucial role in the success and profitability of businesses. For companies that rely on raw materials as...

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