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Packaging’s Next Competitive Advantage: Managing the Flow of Fiber
For many years, the pulp and paper industry focused mainly on scale—building capacity, optimizing utilization, and competing based on cost per ton....
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World Chlor-Alkali Conference Day 1 Debrief: Global Markets Adjust to a More Complex Landscape
Day 1 of the World Chlor-Alkali Conference brought together market experts, producers, and industry participants to examine how chlor-alkali, PVC,...
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Chlor-Alkali in 2026: Why Market Insight Matters More Than Ever
The chlor-alkali market entered 2026 with a more complex set of pressures than in previous years. New capacity additions, shifting trade flows,...
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American Coatings Show 2026: A Market Looking Over Its Shoulder
The American Coatings Show 2026, held May 5–7 in Indianapolis, offered more than a broad view of the coatings value chain. For Jennifer Hawkins at...
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The Multi-Fuel Reality of Maritime Decarbonization
For years, the conversation around maritime decarbonization has often centered on a single question: which fuel will power the future of shipping?...
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Three Major Moves Reshaping Pulp and Paper Right Now
The pulp and paper industry has seen several notable announcements in April 2026. Taken together, they point to a few important themes: continued...
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Europe’s Pulp and Paper Market Outlook: Fiber Supply, Energy Costs, and Strategic Implications
The European pulp and paper industry is entering a new phase—defined by constrained fiber supply, persistent energy volatility, and shifting global...
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How Accurate Data Helps Pulp & Paper Suppliers Grow in a Volatile Market
Volatility is no longer a one-time disruption—it’s the baseline for today’s pulp and paper industry.
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Energy Shocks Don't Just Raise Costs—They Reshape Markets
When natural gas prices spike, most market participants ask a familiar question: How much will costs go up?
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Middle Eastern Conflict Could Accelerate Changes in Global Softwood Lumber Trade Flows
Within less than two weeks of the Iran-Israel-US conflict, the broader impact is already disrupting shipping, causing turmoil in oil and energy...
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UPM and Sappi Graphic Paper Joint Venture: What It Means for the European Paper Industry
UPM and Sappi have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a graphic paper joint venture, combining UPM Communication Papers with Sappi’s...
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“Operation Epic Fury”: The U.S. and Israel’s Coordinated and Highly Strategized Takeover of Iran—What Are Our Expectations?
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated strike targeting multiple Iranian military assets simultaneously, targeting...