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Unsaturated Polyester Resins Markets: Looking to Q4 2023
As we reached the mid-point of last year, unsaturated polyester resin market participants in the US were surfing a relatively novel wave. While many...
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Plasticizers and Their Raw Materials: eBook of Mid-year Analysis
Plasticizer market participants and producers within the sector's supply chain – plus raw materials producers – began the year with breath baited....
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Inflation, Recession Fears Slow US Housing and Manufacturing
As inflation continues to dog the economy, industries surrounding the forestry market are feeling the pinch. Further speculation about more rate...
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South Korea's Tissue Market Update 2023
In the export-driven powerhouse, the tissue sector is a rare exception - a net importer. But with unemployment and inflation impacting less than in...
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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...
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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...