How British Columbia averted the China crisis
British Columbia appears to be one of the few provinces that has been spared a crisis, at least in terms of plastics, thanks to the fact that it anticipated the… Thank you for checking us…
Fire guts City Carton in Iowa City
A fire last night ripped through the City Carton Recycling Center in Iowa City, destroying more than half of the facility. Read more… Thank you for checking us out. Unfortunately, this particular content is accessible…
Weakened OCC outlook expressed by Sonoco
By Ken McEntee Sonoco’s outlook for old corrugated container (OCC) prices appears to have weakened since the beginning of the year, although it remains strong, according to CEO Jack Sanders.… Thank you for checking us…
Graphic Packaging expects lower OCC prices
By Ken McEntee Graphic Packaging anticipates Midwest Old Corrugated Container (OCC) prices to average $15 to $20 less per ton in 2018 compared to 2017. Stephen R. Scherger, senior vice… Thank you for checking us…
Glatfelter may sell specialty papers business
By Ken McEntee While announcing a net loss of $10.1 million during the fourth quarter 2017, Glatfelter Chairman and CEO Dante C. Parrini said the company may sell its struggling specialty papers unit. Specialty Papers’…
The Paper Stock Report: Past Issue Archives
View past issues of The Paper Stock Report going back to 2000. The Paper Stock Report February 25, 2018 (Available shortly) The Paper Stock Report February 10, 2018 The Paper… Thank you for checking us…
Europe recycled 72.5 percent of its paper in 2016
February 1, 2018 In 2016, 72.5 percent of all paper consumed in Europe was recycled, the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) announced. Overall, EPRC said, collection and recycling of paper… Thank you for checking us…
Transportation is top concern at Packaging Corp.; Flat recovered paper prices anticipated
By Ken McEntee A truck driver shortage and railroad inefficiencies have made transportation a major concern at Packaging Corp. of America (PCA). “What we saw in the fourth quarter, especially… Thank you for checking us…
Kapstone purchase will increase WestRock’s virgin content
WestRock Company and KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. signed a definitive agreement under which WestRock will acquire all of the outstanding shares of KapStone for $35.00 per share and will… Thank you for checking us…
Chinese gangs caught smuggling in waste
That didn’t take long. No sooner did China confirm its strict policy on imports of mixed paper, plastic and other recyclables were two gangs detained by Chinese police for smuggling… Thank you for checking us…