State of the North American Pulp & Paper Industry - The Center for ...
State of the North American Pulp & Paper Industry - The Center for ...
State of the North American Pulp & Paper Industry - The Center for ...
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What Are <strong>North</strong> America’s –<br />
Current Realities?<br />
• <strong>North</strong> America’s <strong>Paper</strong> <strong>Industry</strong> Pressures Continue<br />
CEOs remain under <strong>the</strong> microscope<br />
Per<strong>for</strong>mance continues to lag<br />
lag – but seeming to stabilize some<br />
Excess Capacity & older/inefficient technology being addressed<br />
Substitution (imports & alternative products to meet consumers<br />
needs) = persistent issue<br />
Balance sheets still out <strong>of</strong> balance – with moves to improve<br />
Reinvestment in revenue generation steps continues to lag<br />
Competitive landscape remains Intense – some order emerging<br />
Let’s Now Look at some <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Situational Aspects <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> US/NA <strong>Industry</strong> & Discuss <strong>The</strong>ir Importance . . . .<br />
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