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July 2007 Greetings. I hope you are having an enjoyable summer. In this issue of the Paper Prophet, I'll bring you up to date on news about the tariffs being imposed on producers of coated freesheet paper in China, Indonesia, and South Korea. I'll also give you the scoop on other factors affecting the publication paper industry in North America, along with my predictions of what's to come for the remainder of 2007. Taking Stock What's on the Horizon? (July 2007)
The current paper market in North America is characterized by relatively weak demand and subsequent capacity closures. Suppliers are trying to reduce supply in order to keep in check with market demand and maintain pricing. The upshot for print buyers is a tight market and increasing prices... Environmental Stewardship International Paper Forms Office of Sustainability
International Paper has announced the creation of an Office of Sustainability to champion company-wide conservation and natural resources stewardship strategies and to support the environmental goals of their customers... Stora Enso Announces Products with Three Chain-of-Custody Certifications
Stora Enso announced effective June 1, the Centura, Productolith gloss, dull and matte sheets, and the Arbor line of products meet the chain-of-custody certification requirements for three organizations... Mill Round Up Sappi Reaches Settlement on Presumpscot River Fishways in Maine
Sappi Fine Paper North America has reported that it has reached a preliminary settlement with American Rivers Inc., the Friends of the Presumpscot River, the Department of Marine Resources, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The settlement will significantly enhance fishery restoration efforts on the Presumpscot River in Maine... Of Interest Scientists Hunt Eucalyptus DNA
Australian and international scientists have launched a search for the genetic secrets of the humble eucalyptus tree, which is native to Australia and highly prized as a source of fibre for producing paper...
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