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Predictions for the Global Pulp and Paper Industry in 2022
Similar to 2020, the Pulp and Paper industry underwent some significant changes in 2021—some expected, some unexpected. However, despite the...
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Brazil Moves from Tissue Importer to Tissue Exporter
Those within the tissue industry know Brazil for its robust eucalyptus pulp production, which is generally used within the tissue segment due to its...
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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...