Articles by Ken McEntee



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Turkey may gobble up more paper

During the next three to four years, Turkey could provide a home for a significant proportion of Europe’s recovered fiber surplus, according to Ercan Yurekli, of TUDAM, the national association… Thank you for checking us…


The Market: Weak pulp market drags white grades

By Ken McEntee Although a couple sources reported that Sorted Office Paper (SOP) was beginning to show improvement this month, prices for the grade generally trickled further downward. The average… Thank you for checking us…


Exports

When will the paper markets get going again?

The latest quarter maintained the same momentum as its predecessor – demand is flat and the reel market has failed to mirror its level of 2018, reported Jean-Luc Petithuguenin, of… Thank you for checking us…


Domtar to reduce uncoated freesheet capacity

Domtar said it will permanently shut down two of its uncoated freesheet machines. The closures will take place at the Ashdown, Ark. pulp and paper mill and the Port Huron, Mich. paper mill. These measures…


OCC Old Corrugated Containers

Closed Loop Partners acquires stake in Balcones

Closed Loop Partners, a New York based investment firm focused on building the circular economy, has acquired a stake in Texas-based Balcones Resources through its private equity fund, the Closed… Thank you for checking us…



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Greif projects $33 OCC through October

Greif Inc. said it expects old corrugated (OCC) prices to hold at $33 per ton through the end of October – the end of its 2019 fiscal year. Larry Hilsheimer,… Thank you for checking us…


Firefighters injured at Nine Dragons Maine mill

Days after a grand re-opening celebration, local media reported that two firefighters were injured as they helped to extinguish a fire at the Nine Dragons Paper mill in Old Town, Maine. The Portland Press Herald…