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Paper mill that grows its own wood products.

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Do Mills That Grow Their Own Forests Have An Advantage?

Within the pulp and paper industry, there are either mills that grow their own forests to produce pulp or mills that buy the wood from the market. In...

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A forestry worker assesses a forest stand.

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Forestry News and Trends Through Q2 2023

2023 is already halfway over; can you believe it? Over the past six months, we’ve seen some critical developments in the forestry industry. We've...

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Recycled Fiber Prices: Are You Using Accurate Indexes? You May Not Be

Throughout the last few years in the recycled fiber market, a prevalent issue has been inaccurate OCC (Old Corrugated Container) pricing indexes....

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Outside overview of a paper mill near a port in Florida with a large chip pile near the mill machinery.

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Is Chemical-Thermal Mechanical Pulp the New Old Thing?

If you were to interview any well-experienced paper maker in the field, you would likely find many have a similar mindset when it comes to producing...

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A For Sale - Price Reduced sign in front of a home showing that the housing market may be slowing down.

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Inflation, Recession Fears Slow US Housing and Manufacturing

As inflation continues to dog the economy, industries surrounding the forestry market are feeling the pinch. Further speculation about more rate...

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Bar graph showing tissue export trends in South Korea from 2007 to 2022.

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South Korea's Tissue Market Update 2023

In the export-driven powerhouse, the tissue sector is a rare exception - a net importer. But with unemployment and inflation impacting less than in...

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National flags of China and Australia featured after China lifted the timber ban on Australia.

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Global Wood Markets Shift as China Lifts Timber Ban on Australia

Global wood markets will see another changeup in the coming months. Australian exporters can again ship logs to China following a 2.5-year ban. But...

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Roll of paper being processed in a paper mill.

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State of the Industry – Key Issues and Trends in Today’s Pulp, Paper and Tissue Industry

TAPPICon 2023 was held earlier this year in Atlanta, Georgia from April 22-26. This year, Fisher International’s Nancy Hasson, Director of Business...

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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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Chart showing spot OCC prices vs contract.

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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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Person offering ESG consulting services, typing on a computer.

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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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Container ships docked at port with cargo containers

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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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