Monthly Archives: January 2016
Pulp Review: strong US$ resulting in significant pressure on pulp & paper pricing, says BMO report; pulp prices forecast to be stable in 2016
(Montreal, Canada, December 23) The December 2015 issue of BMO Capital Markets’ monthly commodity watch The Goods while showing a rebound in the Forest Products Index (overall) paints a less than rosy picture for Pulp & paper.
“The story isn’t quite as rosy in the pulp and paper space, where the stronger U.S dollar has put significant pressure on pulp and paper grade pricing. Demand attrition has also been faster than expected, outpacing production consolidation in both the newsprint and Read More...
Global wood production in 2014 shows biggest jump since economic crisis, says UN agency
(Geneva, Switzerland, December 2015) Worldwide major wood production has undergone a revival over the past year as it has seen the greatest leap since the global economic downturn of 2008-2009, according to the latest data released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
“We are seeing now the highest growth of the global wood industries in the last five years, which is important to national economies and the wellbeing and livelihoods of millions of forest-dependant people worldwide,” said Read More...
Vinda to acquire SCA’s hygiene business in Asia
(Hong Kong, January 04, 20016) Vinda International Holdings Limited (3331.HK) dispatched a circular today in relation to the proposed acquisition of SCA’s hygiene business in South East Asia, Taiwan and South Korea.
SCA has a leading position in a number of Asian personal care markets. In incontinence care, it is the market leader in Taiwan2. In baby diapers, it is No.1 in Malaysia3 and No.2 in Singapore2. In feminine hygiene, it is No.2 in Malaysia3.
Net sales and adjusted EBITDA of Read More...