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Article4 min read Apr 10, 2025Global Tissue Landscape Changing with Higher Costs; Integration and Consolidation on the RadarThis challenging global tissue landscape is expected to continue in 2025 and will require attention from producers, according to Fastmarkets sources.
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Article1 min read Feb 6, 2025AF&PA Responds to Executive Orders Imposing Tariffs on Mexico and CanadaThe American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s announcement of 25% tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico:
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Article6 min read Aug 4, 2023North American/European Containerboard Capacity DeclinesContainerboard capacity growth has shifted dramatically from the 2020-2021 boom to 2022 slowdowns in North America and Europe, driven by declining consumer spending, energy crises, and reduced e-commerce demand. Operations managers and industry leaders face critical decisions as operating rates hit 2008 levels, with recovery not expected until 2024. Key market drivers include sustainability initiatives, microflute technology adoption, and virgin fiber production alignment with green transition goals. Strategic considerations for capacity investments, fiber availability challenges in Asia, and economic uncertainty create both risks and opportunities for containerboard producers navigating this volatile market landscape.
