Monthly Archives: October 2017
Suzano Starts-Up New Tissue Production Line at Mucuri Mill
(Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 12, 2017) Suzano Papel E Celulose S.A. announced that it has started the production and sale of jumbo rolls of tissue paper at its mill in Mucuri, in the state of Bahia in Brazil.
Suzano also said that another new tissue production line at its mill in Imperatriz in the state of Maranhão is expected to start production in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Total estimated investment is R$540 million and considers total tissue paper production capacity Read More...
WestRock to Build New Corrugated Packaging Plant in Brazil
(USA / Brazil, Sept. 19, 2017) WestRock Company announced plans [yesterday] to build a new corrugated box plant in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo to meet growing demand from WestRock’s regional customers in South America.
“WestRock’s corrugated packaging business in Brazil continues to perform well, with strong relationships with customers in attractive growth markets,” said Steve Voorhees, chief executive officer, WestRock. “Our new corrugated packaging plant will enable our exceptional team in Brazil to serve these customers even better Read More...
Two Sides Global Anti-greenwash Campaign: 278 Leading Companies Remove Misleading ‘Go Green’ Claims
(Washington DC, Sept. 19, 2017) Two Sides research into more than 600 of the world’s leading corporations, including banks, utilities, telecoms and insurance providers, has shown that a total of 460 of those companies have been using misleading and unsubstantiated environmental statements, despite specific advertising legislation to protect consumers in many countries. To date, 278 of those companies have removed such statements as a result of ongoing engagement by Two Sides.
“We’re really pleased that Two Sides is having such Read More...
Domtar and PCA Lead Uncoated Free Sheet Price Increases
(New York, Sept. 12, 2017) The following is insight from Vertical Research Partners’ packaging and forest products analyst Chip Dillon on the recent uncoated free sheet price increase announcements.
Domtar and Packaging Corp Lead Uncoated Free Sheet Price Increases
“Last Wednesday we learned from trade publication RISI that Domtar announced a $40 per short ton price increase on its main uncoated free sheet paper grades — with its remaining paper grades adjusted accordingly based on the existing standard differentials and upcharges. Read More...
Sappi Europe hikes printing paper prices
(Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 14, 2017) Due to an unexpected further sharp rise in raw material prices, Sappi Europe is forced to continue passing on this cost inflation by increasing its WFU (woodfree uncoated) and WFC (woodfree coated) Sheets and Reels grade prices from October 2017 onwards by 5-8%.
Despite strong order books and good operating rates, margins continue to be depressed by this severe input cost inflation.
Sappi’s sales representatives will be in touch with their customers to agree on the Read More...
Södra to increase the price for its NBSK Pulp in Europe to $920/tonne
(Stockholm, Sweden, Sept. 1, 2017) Södra said that it has informed its customers that the price for NBSK (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) pulp in Europe will rise to $920/tonne, effective September 1.
This latest price announcement reflects very strong demand globally, according to Magnus Björkman, VP Marketing and Sales Södra Cell.
“The market is principally being driven by Asia, namely China, but we are seeing continuing robust business climate and demand in Europe too,” Björkman said.
This is Södra’s fourth price hike Read More...