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Markets

North America's five-year outlook
With strong overall growth in demand, Pulp & Paper Forecaster predicts a healthy outlook for the next five years


INFORMATION MANAGEMENT


P&P information systems survey
New information systems focus more on cost control than e-commerce or supply chain management


PULPING


Pulp technology status report
A review of new pulping and bleaching technology shows that North America tags Europe in leading-edge technology implementation


PAPERMAKING


Calculating drying capacity factors
A new merthod for calculating drying capacity factors can provide papermakers with a more reliable outcome


LATIN AMERICA


Poised for expansion
A cross-section of industry observers examines Latin America's fiber benefits, business conditions, and paper plans as global markets pick up






Month in Statistics
U.S. paper and paperboard production data for December

Grade Profile
Uncoated free-sheet: Prices up from '98 lows with strong economy, lack new capacity

News Scan
Republic start up board PM in Oklahoma
Four major mergers
K-C plans two new tissue mechines
Sale of Beloit units approved
Mill workers begin 2000 negotiations
Justice Dept. probes newsprint pricing
Fort James shuts PM at Clatskanie
Canadian firms post improved earnings in 1999



From the Editors
Focus on “the fix”

Chemical Markets
The challenge of laser papers


Comment
Global and regional trends for fiber


News of People
Product Showcase
Supplier News
Conference Calendar


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