The Market: OCC prices in free fall
By Ken McEntee Old corrugated container (OCC) prices went into free fall this month after peaking early in May, when some spot orders were reportedly moving above $200 per ton… Thank you for checking us…
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The Market: OCC shortages likely, traders say
By Ken McEntee Old corrugated container (OCC) demand and prices continued to rise in mid-March. However, with businesses shut down across the country and populations in many states and municipalities… Thank you for checking us…
The Market: New year brings better prices – for now
By Ken McEntee The new year started well for recovered paper suppliers, as long-awaited price increases were reported for old corrugated containers (OCC), sorted office paper (SOP) and some other… Thank you for checking us…
Phoenix Paper plans $200 million recycling plant in Kentucky
By Ken McEntee Phoenix Paper LLC plans to invest $200 million to build a paper recycling facility on the grounds of the Wickliffe, Kent. mill it purchased a year ago.… Thank you for checking us…
ISRI spec, not China’s will feed Hudson Valley Paperboard
“(MRFs) don’t have to slow down anymore to make tons for us. We want them to run as fast as possible within reason and produce within the ISRI definition.” –… Thank you for checking us…
Sonoco projects OCC decline in May
By Ken McEntee April 18, 2019 The dive in old corrugated container (OCC) prices is likely to continue in May, said Robert Tiede, president and CEO of Sonoco Products Co.… Thank you for checking us…
Cascades new Latte collection includes OCC
Cascades Inc. has launched its Latte collection of paper towels, toilet paper and facial tissue within the Cascades PRO Select and Cascades PRO Perform brands. The new line is manufactured… Thank you for checking us…
IP laments reduced containerboard exports
The North American industrial packaging business and domestic box demand remains strong, but International Paper‘s first quarter industrial packaging sector is expected to see lagging revenue because of lower containerboard… Thank you for checking us…
India’s Astron starts new machine
Astron Paper & Board Mill Ltd., in Halvad, Gujarat, has begun commercial production of recycled Kraft paper on its new No. 2 paper machine, with a capacity of 36,300 short… Thank you for checking us…
The Market: OCC remains stable; SOP prices strong
By Ken McEntee Despite continued strong demand from domestic mills, continued curtailments on exports have kept old corrugated (OCC) prices in check, traders reported this month. Meanwhile, strong wood pulp… Thank you for checking us…