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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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Future Funding: Billion-dollar Policy Offers US Bioeconomy a Lifeline
Chemical companies are struggling to find markets as weak demand – driven by inflation fears – permeates the economy worldwide. Manufacturing...
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The Pulp and Paper Industry Continues Work Toward a Greener Economy
Pulp and paper companies are making headlines as awards are received, new products are rolled out and initiatives are launched to meet ambitious...
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Caustic Soda Trade in Global Markets: Mid-Year Review 2023
The chlor-alkali sector is uniquely positioned to act as a litmus test for the global economy, making its ripples around trade indicative of what is...
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Driving Change in Aviation: Japan Announces 10% SAF Mandate
Japan is making waves in the sustainable aviation fuels sector with its proposed new regulation that aims to achieve a 10% SAF mandate for...
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2023 Brings More Pulp and Paper Mill Closures – Do You Have the Right Data?
Toward the end of the first quarter, Pactiv Evergreen announced that its Canton paper mill is slated to close by June 2023. This came as a surprise...