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Analyzing Recycled Fiber OCC Prices in 1Q2024
Recycled fiber markets are volatile, meaning industry professionals need reliable data to stay ahead of changes.Let’s look at OCC price data from Q1...
As VP of Global Sales, Matt leads our customer facing team and its mandate of helping clients utilize our world-class data, business intelligence systems, and expertise to improve their business.
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Recycled fiber markets are volatile, meaning industry professionals need reliable data to stay ahead of changes.Let’s look at OCC price data from Q1...
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Like many industries, the global pulp and paper sector is focusing on developing innovations to address the urgent requirement for decarbonization to...
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An executive once told me, "Variance is not just a challenge, but an opportunity for management." While variance might create frustration and fear of...
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According to our transaction-based benchmark Recycled Fiber 360, spot prices have increased dramatically recently. More importantly, the "last tons"...
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Maintaining a competitive advantage in today’s dynamic pulp and paper industry is essential for success. However, optimizing business decisions in...
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Economic fundamental principles assert that prices are determined by the point at which supply and demand intersect. This theory suggests that by...
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For many North American mills, OCC is the primary driver of cash costs. In examining public investor presentations, it’s evident that management has...
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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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Similar to previous years, the Pulp and Paper industry underwent some significant changes and faced some unexpected challenges in 2022. Despite the...
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Supply curves are critical for procurement strategy and capital planning, offering a powerful tool for professionals studying markets and charting...
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Labor union strikes and industry developments that have pinched the supply of conifer wood chips in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) now have a number of...
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The COVID-19 pandemic had immediate, cascading effects across the globe during its onset in 1Q2020. While most economies seem to have skirted...