UWF Price Increases from The Navigator Company
As our industry continues to face cost increases The Navigator Company has announced it will increase the price list of all its UWF between 10% and 15% for all products dispatched from 3 January 2022. Read More
Anti-dumping tariffs on thermal paper imports to the USA
The USA plans to impose anti-dumping tariffs on thermal paper imports from Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea and Spain. Thermal paper is a special fine paper coated with a material formulated to change colour when exposed to heat. It is commonly used in inexpensive or lightweight devices such as adding machines, cash registers, and credit card terminals. If you would like more information on thermal paper please contact the PG Team today. Read More
Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Appvion’s Thermal Coating Business
Leading middle market private equity firm, Wynnchurch Capital, has announced its intention to acquire the thermal coating business assets of Appvion Holding Corp. and its subsidiaries. Appvion is a pioneer in the specialty and high-performance coatings market, developing innovative, water-based, and environmentally responsible coating solutions for consumers’ everyday life. Read More
Production Reductions at Northwood Pulp and Taylor Pulp
Canfor Pulp Products has announced temporary NBSK and BCTMP production reductions at Northwood Pulp and Taylor Pulp mills in response to the significant transportation interruptions being experienced in British Columbia (BC).
The Company has reported that as a result of the recent weather-related transportation disruptions its pulp shipments have declined. With pulp mill inventories nearing capacity, the company’s pulp production will be reduced until such time as the BC transportation network is able to return to more-normal operating conditions. Read More
Paper Excellence Completes $3 Billion Acquisition of Domtar
The Paper Excellence Group has announced the successful closing of its previously-announced acquisition of Domtar, a leading provider of fiber-based products. The Paper Excellence Group is a global diversified manufacturer of pulp and specialty, printing, writing, and packaging papers and this acquisition further establishes the company as an industry leader. Read More