Webinar Details
China's rapid expansion of pulp and paper production capacity is reshaping global trade, intensifying competition, and putting pressure on producer margins. As highly integrated Chinese mills expand production and exports, Western producers face increasingly difficult questions about their long-term competitiveness.
Meanwhile, pulp and paper mills across North America continue to close or curtail production, even in the U.S. South, where abundant wood fiber and favorable raw material economics should provide a competitive advantage.
If the U.S. South has some of the world's most favorable fiber economics, why are mills still closing? And could a modern, best-in-class Southern mill compete with China's newest facilities?
Learn the answers on December 1, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. EST
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China's Growing Overcapacity
Explore where Chinese capacity is expanding, how operating rates are evolving, and which paper and board grades face the greatest oversupply risk.
Shifting Global Trade Dynamics
Understand how Chinese exports, fiber integration, and changing import requirements are reshaping global trade flows, pricing, and producer margins.
The North American Mill Closure Paradox
Examine why North American mills continue closing despite favorable fiber economics and what these closures reveal about structural competitiveness.
The Economics of Competitiveness
Discover how fiber, energy, labor, technology, scale, and capital investment influence mill production costs and long-term profitability.
Modeling a Best-in-Class Mill
See how FisherSolve virtual mill modeling can evaluate a hypothetical modern U.S. Southern facility against existing mills and international competitors.
Strategic Responses
Where Western producers retain competitive advantages, which assets face the greatest risk, and what investment or operating strategies may improve long-term performance.
A Clearer Market Perspective
Understand the forces behind China’s capacity growth and their implications for global pulp and paper markets.
Insights Into Competitive Pressures
Explore how fiber integration, production costs, and trade flows are changing competitive dynamics.
A Framework for Strategic Planning
Identify key market indicators and potential scenarios to inform investment, production, and commercial decisions.