Paper mills will have to adapt their facilities to European environmental standards to import raw materials, says BIR-Paper Div. President
In an exclusive interview with The Pulp and Paper Times, Mr. Francisco Donoso Lafuente, president Paper division of - Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) shares his thoughts on several topics, including financial uncertainty in global economy, quick review of the present recovered paper trade, excess capacity issue and prediction for 2024. Here is the whole interview he gave.
German paper industry faces sharp decline: A halt in post-pandemic recovery
The German paper and pulp industry, employing around 46,000 people, witnessed a significant downturn in production and sales last year, stopping the post-COVID recovery efforts. Industry indicators have plummeted to their lowest in years. According to the Association of the PAPER INDUSTRY, production in 2023 fell by about 14 per cent to 18.6 million tons, marking the lowest level in the past two decades.
Supply crunch sparks rise in waste paper prices: quality fiber shortage in overseas markets to drive upwards trend starting mid-March/April
- Recycled Kraft producing paper Mills in India have increased their prices by 5-10%
Global pulp industry set to expand: Surge in new market pulp production units promises boost in supply over the coming years
“There are multiple raw materials required and it's not possible to become self-reliant for all of these varieties”
New capacities in Indian paper industry, and scenario of demand, expansion and technology
The below article is by Mr N. Srinivasan, Technical Director (Projects), C2C Consultancy, a Indian leader in providing consultancy, engineering, design, Project Management, Erection and Commissioning, and advisory services for pulp and paper industries. Views are personnel