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How Fisher International Predicted the Recyclability of Fiber-Based Packaging
In 2017, Fisher International presented at TAPPI’s Papercon on the state of recycled fibers. At the time, our modeling suggested that the “seven...
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Already Impacting the Global P&P Industry
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin organized and initiated an invasion into Ukraine. As of this writing, Russian forces continue...
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A Technical Look at Pulp & Paper Fiber
Let’s take a very simplified and quick look around the Pulp World. Cellulosic pulps are comprised of basically the same materials, cellulose...
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Post-Covid-19 Changes in Caustic Soda Trade Flows in the US
Before the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for caustic soda was firm, with most sectors showing steady growth over the past few years. However, when the...
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How Plunging PVC Demand is Behind the Recovery in the Caustic Soda Market
As the world battles to control the Covid-19 outbreak, demand in many chemical sectors is tumbling. With automotive and construction industries...
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How is COVID-19 Impacting the Caustic Soda Market Around the World?
Since the COVID-19 virus hit Europe in January, infection cases have been rising and while initially there was no immediate impact on the market,...
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Crude tall oil prices have boomed – Why?
The price of tall oil – a liquid by-product of the kraft process of wood pulp manufacture – has surged significantly since 2020, peaking in January...