Paper

March 17, 2021

Arauco to complete MAPA pulp mill expansion in October 2021

Since summer 2020, Covid-19 related problems have been complicating and delaying the progress of the pulp mill expansion project. The modernization and expansion of Arauco’s MAPA bleached […]
February 24, 2021

Wood-Pulp Prices Surge as Speculators Pounce in China

Wood-pulp prices are soaring thanks to speculators in China, with help from paper takeout containers, a weaker dollar, and people using restrooms at home instead of […]
February 24, 2021

Paper end users forecast higher OCC prices

Papermill operators anticipate strong demand for corrugated packaging will continue to drive up prices for recovered fiber. Major recycled fiber users International Paper, Sonoco, WestRock, and […]
February 18, 2021

Prices for NBSK pulp plans for further increases

Prices for both leaf and softwood pulp are expected to rise in early 2021, reports the industry site Euwid Pulp and Paper. Prices for NBSK pulp […]
February 18, 2021

Pulp production in Latin American region may significantly decline within next several decades

The volume of pulp production in the Latin American region may significantly decline within the next several decades, due to the ongoing rapid destruction of Amazon […]
February 8, 2021

Paper Excellence to complete acquisition of Eldorado Brasil Celulose

Paper Excellence, one of the largest global producers of pulp and paper, today announced that the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) arbitration court has ruled in […]
February 8, 2021

Smurfit Kappa strengthens its paper sacks business in Latin America

Smurfit Kappa’s planned expansion and modernization of its paper sacks business in the Latin American market continues at pace. As a global leader in paper-based packaging, […]
January 28, 2021

New chance for pulp maker Fibre Excellence Tarascon

Fibre Excellence Tarascon is trying to find a way to survive. The company thinks that prospects are looking good now, as conditions on the pulp market […]