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Arab News
08-07-2025
- General
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Paper: Paging Through History'
Author: Mark Kurlansky 'Paper: Paging Through History' by Mark Kurlansky, published in 2016, is a sweeping, detailed chronicle of how paper, arguably one of humanity's most versatile inventions, traveled from its origins in ancient China across continents and centuries to reshape civilizations. Kurlansky, an American journalist known for his deep dives into everyday materials, traces how humans moved from parchment and silk to mulberry bark and linen rags. Oral narrators once carried knowledge across generations; paper allowed that information to outlive them. Each papermaker refined their formula to allow ink to glide but not soak, creating sheets that were durable and portable. The watermark, made from a simple wire design, left a faint imprint that branded the paper. That part was owned by the papermaker, not the paper mill, and customers began choosing paper based on those marks. Paper was introduced to Europe by Arabs, who brought refined papermaking techniques to the continent. Europeans initially hesitated to adopt paper widely because oral tradition was the preferred way to share important stories; they felt that writing it down cheapened its value. Over time, through trade and cultural contact in regions like Andalusia and along the Silk Road, paper gradually gained acceptance and became widely used. Kurlansky delves into how the use of paper birthed various industries. It offered people with an entrepreneurial spirit the ability to make a living. Papermakers changed the art world, too, with the introduction of special papers, such as watercolor paper. Paper also shifted the world of journalism: Broadsheets, magazines, pamphlets, almanacs and, of course, books became more widely available at a lower cost. Yesterday's newspaper would also be reused to line things like bird cages or to wrap food with. It helped popularize things like playing cards, wrapping paper, wallpaper, paper fans, greeting cards and paper money, and lent itself to important medical, legal and political documents, such as the US Declaration of Independence. 'Paper: Paging Through History' was such a captivating read that I often paused to reflect, and I told everyone around me about the book. One moment that stood out was the 19th-century French campaign in which women were encouraged to donate their old handkerchiefs and linen to papermakers, as it might one day return to them in the form of a love letter. Today, paper remains a vital medium where thoughts, plans, and dreams are recorded. It might seem mundane, but in an increasingly digitized world, its ability to let a narrative stand the test of time is history itself, like this very book.
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
James Cropper shares fall as major client stops buying some products
James Cropper shares slipped on Monday after the group said a major customer will no longer source certain ranges from its paper and packaging division. The Cumbrian firm, which makes the Royal British Legion's Remembrance poppies, said the decision comes after the customer bought around half as many of these products in the first quarter of the financial year. Despite this, James Cropper noted trading at its paper and packaging business was both ahead of the equivalent period last year and board forecasts. It also expects the division's adjusted earnings before nasties to enjoy a 'significant improvement' this year. At the same time, the firm forecasts 'significant growth' in earnings at its advanced materials arm, alongside a single-digit percentage rise in revenue, which increased by 10 per cent in the first quarter. James Cropper's trading update follows the launch of a revised strategy by the group on 18 June at a capital markets event. For its paper and packaging segment, the company is aiming for 'positive divisional returns' through enhancing operations, while for its advanced materials arm, the business said it was focused on 'strengthening core customer relationships'. David Stirling, chief executive of James Cropper, said: 'While we are disappointed by the customer's unexpected decision, the board is encouraged by early progress delivered by the strategy outlined at the company's capital markets event.' He added: 'Performance in the paper and packaging business is improving and is expected to continue to do so, as it is for the overall group.' Founded in 1845 near Kendal in the village of Burneside, where its headquarters are still based, James Cropper was one of the first paper mills to manufacture coloured paper from synthetic dyes. In the late 1970s, it invented a biodegradable paper alternative to the fabric used in the Royal British Legion's red poppies. The firm helped pioneer the recycling of disposable coffee cups with its CupCycling technology, which removes the plastic lining from a cup and converts the remaining material back into paper. James Cropper claims its recycling plant has sufficient capacity to upcycle about 500 million cups per year, equivalent to 20 per cent of all the paper coffee cups discarded annually in the UK. James Cropper shares were 1.1 per cent lower at 217.5p on Monday morning, taking their losses to around 30 per cent over the past year.
Bloomberg
09-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
An Empire Built on Paper Looks to Benefit From Trump's Trade War
Industries Consumer Suzano's buying spree, including a Kimberly-Clark deal, shows how executives in Latin America's largest economy can work through fraught geopolitics. Its biggest buyer is China. Its biggest prospects are in the US. Its biggest acquisition in nearly a decade is focused on Europe. Brazilian pulp and paper giant Suzano SA is going global as it navigates trade tensions between geopolitical heavyweights. The company harvests raw materials from its eucalyptus groves that go into making everything from books to toilet paper, and claims to play a role in the lives of 2 billion people worldwide. Its executives say they have a plan to navigate this tumultuous time in global commerce, one that could provide a playbook for other companies looking not only to survive but to profit.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Paper Dry Strength Agent Market Size to Surpass USD 986.51 Million by 2031, With 4.1% CAGR
The paper dry strength agents market comprises an array of agent types and its applications that are expected to determine its strength during the forecast period. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, key players, and future opportunities. US & Canada, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global paper dry strength agent market is observing significant growth owing to the growing emphasis on paper recycling. The global paper dry strength agent market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable and high-performance paper products. Key players in this market include BASF SE, Kemira Oyj, Solenis LLC, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., and Seiko PMC Corporation. For instance, BASF SE specializes in polyacrylamide-based additives, while Kemira Oyj leads in bio-based dry strength explore the valuable insights in the Paper Dry Strength Agent Market report, you can easily download a sample PDF of the report – Overview of Report Findings 1. Market Growth: . Paper dry strength agents are chemicals that are added during the wet-end processing of paper to its tensile strength and tear resistance, thereby improving its structural integrity. This procedure allows paper and paperboard to withstand physical challenges such as tearing, bending/folding, and crushing during product shipping to longer distances. 2. Rise of E-Commerce: In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global e-commerce market gained significant traction. Currently, 64% of the total global population shops goods on e-commerce platforms. With the growing e-commerce sector, the demand for shipping and packaging materials is also increasing. Online retailers majorly rely on paper and paperboard packaging for products, including boxes, padded mailers, and other protective packaging. Thus, the growing trend of online shopping propels the demand for paper dry strength agents, which help withstand wear and tear and improve the structural integrity of the packaging as well as the product inside it. 3. Increasing Paper Recycling Rate: Governments from around the world support the use of recycled paper to promote sustainability in the country. According to the American Forest and Paper Association, 46 million tons of paper were recycled in the US in 2023. Paper manufacturers rely on dry strength agents to compensate for the loss of fiber strength in recycled paper. Thus, increasing the paper recycling rate drives the growth of the paper dry strength agent market. 4. Geographical Insights: In 2024, Asia Pacific led the market with a substantial revenue share, followed by Europe and North America. Asia Pacific is expected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Market Segmentation Based on type, the the paper dry strength agent market is segmented into polyvinyl amine, polyacrylamide, amphoteric polyacrylamide, cationic glyoxalated polyacrylamide, cationic solution polyacrylamide, others polyacrylamide, starch, and others. The starch segment held the largest share of the paper dry strength agent market in 2024. Based on application, the market is segmented into printing and writing paper, tissue paper, packaging paper, specialty paper, and others. The packaging paper segment held the largest share of the paper dry strength agent market in 2024. The paper dry strength agent market is segmented into North America, Europe, APAC, the Middle East and Africa, and South and Central Updated on The Latest Paper Dry Strength Agent Market Trends: Competitive Strategy and Development Key Players: A few of the major companies operating in the paper dry strength agents market include Applied Chemicals International Group AG, Solenis LLC, Seiko PMC Corp, Ecolab Inc, Buckman Laboratories lnternational Inc, BIM Kemi AB, Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd, Kemira Oyj, Shandong Tiancheng Chemical Co Ltd, Axchem Korea Co Ltd, Wuxi Lansen Chemicals Co Ltd, Qingzhou Jinhao New Material Co Ltd, Mare SpA, Benzson Group, and Lanyao Water Treatment Co Ltd. These players engage in several collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, geographic expansions, and other strategic investments to strengthen their market position. Trending Topics: Increasing Focus on Sustainability, Adoption of Bio-Based Dry Strength Additives, Etc. Global Headlines on Paper Dry Strength Agents BASF's enhanced chemical recycling processes, IBM's AI-driven sorting innovations at MRFs, and Circulate's blockchain for traceability in recycled plastics Harima developed the world's first high molecular weight, amphoteric PAM-based paper strengthening agent, "Harmide T2' PolyCycle Innovation LLC developed PolyCycle, a sustainable PCR resin used in food and beverage closures Purchase Premium Copy of Global Paper Dry Strength Agent Market Size and Growth Report (2021-2031) at: The paper dry strength agent market has benefitted from the growing emphasis on paper recycling in various countries worldwide to promote sustainability. Additionally, the demand for shipping and packaging materials has surged with the proliferation of the e-commerce sector, especially after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dry strength agents are added during the wet-end processing of paper to enhance its tensile strength and tear resistance for improving its structural integrity; this helps paper and paperboard to withstand physical challenges such as tearing, bending/folding, and crushing during product shipping to longer distances. The report from The Insight Partners provides several stakeholders—including raw material suppliers, paper dry strength agent manufacturers, and end users—with valuable insights into how to successfully navigate this progressing market landscape and unlock new to Us Directly: Related Reports: About Us: The Insight Partners is a one stop industry research provider of actionable intelligence. We help our clients in getting solutions to their research requirements through our syndicated and consulting research services. 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News24
08-05-2025
- Business
- News24
Mondi lifts as it reports healthy demand, pushes price hikes
For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page. Shares of paper and packaging giant Mondi lifted on Thursday when it reported that higher sales volumes and strong cost controls helped bump up its first-quarter profits. Underlying earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation jumped almost 36% year-on-year to €290 million (almost R6 billion) in the three months to end March, it said, with this profit measure excluding various items to reflect the cash-generating ability of the group. Strong demand also means the group expects price increases to benefit it in the second quarter, and in morning trade on the JSE, Mondi had gained over 3%, giving it a market value of R123 billion. Mondi was spun out of Anglo American in 2007 and has its primary listing in London. It employs more than 24 000 people in more than 30 countries and while it is SA's biggest producer of uncoated fine paper and has mills in Richards Bay, less than a tenth of its sales are local. It said on Thursday that it saw higher sales volumes across its paper grades compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, benefitting its corrugated packaging and flexible packaging division — items like boxes — though average selling prices were lower. In the past few months, paper price increases have been implemented to largely recover the declines, it said. In uncoated fine paper, market conditions remained muted with lower average selling prices, but profitability was supported by strong cost control. The group said it was making progress with its capacity expansion projects, while it also completed the acquisition of the Western Europe packaging assets of Schumacher Packaging at the end of March. This is expected to drive synergies, ramp up sales and provide customers with an enhanced range of products. 'In the first quarter of the year, we have seen stronger order books driven by increased demand for our sustainable packaging products,' CEO Andrew King said in the update. 'This has supported recent price increases, which we expect to come through from the second quarter. 'Towards the end of the first quarter, global trade tensions heightened macroeconomic uncertainty. While the direct impact of announced tariffs on our operations is limited, we remain mindful of the potential second-order impacts that could affect trade flows, consumer confidence and supply chains,' he added.
