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US pulp prices hold flat as NBSK and BHK spot markets show recovery signs ahead of closures
Preliminary September US contract pulp prices were flat across paper-grade bleached softwood kraft (BSK) and bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) market pulp, while fluff pulp declined by as much as $30 per tonne during a time when offshore erosion continued. As the industry prepared for a fall season that typically sees demand improve during a time when maintenance downtime keeps producer inventories in check, market participants cast an eye on spot markets globally for signs of what’s next.
US pulp prices hold flat as NBSK and BHK spot markets show recovery signs ahead of closures
Preliminary September US contract prices stayed flat for BSK and BHK, while fluff pulp declined. NBSK spot prices increased modestly as availability tightened amid downtime, closures and production shifts globally. Mercer continued shifting production from NBSK to UKP, affecting spot volume availability and pricing dynamics. US BHK contract prices held steady while spot markets edged higher and supply remained balanced.
US NBSK prices decline amid oversupply; European downtime and rising inventories shape pulp market
US NBSK May prices fell $20 per tonne to $1,570 due to oversupply, while BHK prices rose by $50 per tonne. Global pulp producer inventories increased to 42 days of supply in April, with a 158,000-tonne rise in stock. In response to weak prices, producers in Europe have started to rationalize capacity and take downtime, including mill closures. Fluff pulp prices surged, with US and European prices up $90 per tonne and further June price hikes announced.
Go Wild Without Going Far: The Ultimate Tallahassee Spring Break Staycation
Sometimes the best getaway is right in your own backyard. Whether you are a local looking for a staycation or a regional traveler seeking to Go Wild Without Going Far, Tallahassee-Leon County is the ultimate destination for Spring Break. From soaring over cypress swamps to exploring the stars, here is your official guide to taking a break in Florida’s Capital City. Where to Stay: Downtown Convenience (DoubleTree by Hilton) First things first– you need a great place to stay to enjoy your getaway.
US NBSK flat as SBSK posts decline on higher supply; BHK edges up $5 per tonne
US pulp spot markets opened the year with understated movement as bleached softwood kraft (BSK) stabilized after months of erosion and bleached hardwood kraft (BHK) showed signs of perking up, industry sources told Fastmarkets. Benchmark northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) held at $700-730 per tonne net delivered to the US East and Midwest, according to Fastmarkets’ surveying through Friday January 16.
10 Iconic Historic Sites to Visit in Tallahassee
Celebrating two centuries of history, Tallahassee invites you to explore its most significant landmarks. This guide highlights 10 must-visit historically significant attractions, each offering a window into the past. Whether you’re a history buff or a curious traveler, these destinations provide a captivating glimpse into the soul of Tallahassee’s historical charm. Download the Visit Tallahassee Mobile App and add this historical tour itinerary for your next getaway.
Capacity curtailments needed to improve global pulp market conditions in 2026
After extended downtime at a major pulp and paper producer in China helped drive up global pulp prices early this year, the rally proved unsustainable, with cyclically low prices and a weaker US dollar compressing producer margins. If market conditions are to improve in 2026, capacity curtailments will have to drive it, according to Fastmarkets senior economist Patrick Cavanagh.
Final decision on open consultation on methodology review for Global Pulp
Full details of the prices covered by this consultation can be found here: https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/open-consultation-on-annual-methodology-review-for-global-pulp-pricing-notice/ During the consultation, Fastmarkets requested comments on whether current discount levels for US market pulp have grown too high and invited open-ended feedback on potential remedies moving forward. Feedback from the industry was mixed.
lessons learned and the year ahead
The global pulp market has seen a surge in prices due in 2024 to supply constraints and black swan events, with macroeconomic factors and global challenges set to shape the pulp market in the year ahead. In our webinar moderated by Fastmarkets SVP Matt Graves, our senior economist Patrick Cavanagh and deputy editor of global pulp at Fastmarkets Bryan Smith discussed key takeaways from London Pulp Week 2024.
Beleth Station - Horror DNA
By: In: Books Published: 04 May 2023 Written by Zach Rosenberg Published by CLASH Books Written by Samantha Kolesnik and Bryan Smith 2023, 232 pages, Fiction Released on May 9th, 2023 Review: Bryan Smith and Samantha Kolesnik are names familiar to lovers of extreme and visceral horror. In Beleth Station, the two have combined forces to craft a unique and intriguing story that draws upon the best of their talents.
NASA Artemis I launch scrubbed after engine issue
The launch of NASA’s new Artemis I mission has been called off after an issue occurred with one of the rocket’s engines. The mission was set to be NASA’s first step to taking humanity back to the moon and eventually further into deep space. Bryan Smith is director of Facilities, Test and Manufacturing at NASA’s Glenn Research Center and before that spent a decade as the agency’s director for Space Flight Systems.
Smith: Stop sprawl to save farmland and the planet
There is a plague that is destroying crops, damaging food supply and causing grocery prices to rise. Author of the article: Bryan Smith, Special to the Sentinel-Review, Guest column Prime agricultural land is being sacrificed for urban development, argues the chair of the Oxford Coalition for Social Justice. Article content There is a plague that is destroying crops, damaging food supply and causing grocery prices to rise.
Capital Engine® Partners with Alto to Enable Investors to Accept IRA Capital for Private Investments
New Partnership Will Allow Sponsors to Raise Additional Capital and Help Individual Investors Participate in Private Markets Using Their Retirement Funds Private markets are rapidly transforming and have surpassed public markets by some measures to become the more popular way for companies to raise money in the US” — Bryan Smith, CEO of Capital Engine® NEW YORK, USA, December 23, 2021 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Alto Solutions, Inc.
Production of Recombinant Cannabis Sativa Allergen, Can s 3, and Development of a Two-site Immunoassay
As cultivation of Cannabis sativa and production of related products increases throughout the world, exposure to Cannabis allergens is also likely to increase. Our goal was to produce recombinant Can s 3 allergen (rCan s 3) and develop an immunoassay for Can s 3 quantification. Article Info Publication History Identification DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2020.12.521 Copyright © 2020 Published by Elsevier Inc. ScienceDirect Access this article on ScienceDirect
This is what the PlayStation 5 will cost in South Africa
Sony has revealed that the PlayStation 5 will be available in South Africa on the 19th of November. The PlayStation 5 will cost R11,999 and the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition will go on sale for R9,999. Read: The LG Wing is a twisty take on dual-screen phones The company has also revealed the pricing for all the accessories that will be available alongside the PlayStation 5 on launch day.
Proof Brewing Company Wins Tender Export To Sweden
June 18, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Proof Brewing Company’s La La Land IPA has won a highly coveted tender, selling to hundreds of stores all over Sweden. Systembolaget, the government-owned retailer, carefully selects beers through vigorous blind-tasting and sensory evaluation. European beer importer Original Brands STHLM will handle the international distribution of 80,000 cans hitting store shelves this Fall.
Proof Brewing Company Celebrates #InternationalWomensDay
Proof Brewing Co. will release Smash the Glass Ceiling on draft in its tasting room this Sunday, March 8 for International Women's Day. (Proof Brewing) March 4, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Proof Brewing Co. will release Smash the Glass Ceiling on draft in its tasting room this Sunday, March 8th for International Women’s Day. The event is open to the public and will run from 12 pm to 5 pm. Smash the Glass Ceiling is a 6.2% American Pale Ale brewed with Peach & Apricot.
Proof Brewing Company Releases Litany of Angels Cans
January 3, 2020 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the award-winning Litany of Angels Belgian Strong Ale in 4-pack cans on Friday, January 10th at 11am in the brewery’s tasting room. The 4-pack can will be the brewery’s inaugural package for its 2020 release calendar. Litany of Angels will be available in distribution throughout Florida where Proof Brewing is currently sold.
Proof Brewing Company Announces 2020 Release Calendar
December 12, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Proof Brewing Co. has announced their inaugural release calendar for 2020, which features twelve total offerings. The calendar consists of its core line up, available year-round in draft and 6-pack cans. Proof Brewing Co. will release four new rotated offerings in package and draft, in addition to four fruited Berliner Weisse styles available for draft only, called their “Sour Series”.
Proof Brewing Available at FSU Football Games
August 27, 2019 Proof Brewing Co. will be sold in the five concession locations during home football games in 2019. Eightfive-0 Pale Ale and Mango Wit Belgian-style Wit will be included in the two locations within Doak Campbell and three areas outside the stadium. “We are beyond thrilled for this opportunity and support from FSU,” said Founder, Byron Burroughs.
Proof Brewing Releases Warpath Imperial IPA Limited Edition Cans
August 15, 2019 Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the award-winning Warpath Imperial IPA in limited edition four pack cans on Thursday, August 29th at 4pm in the tasting room only. The crowd pleasing 8% ABV Imperial IPA brewed annually in the fall at the start of the college football season, pays tribute to our hometown team. Warpath’s hoppy flavor will galvanize your taste buds and your thirst for victory.
Proof Brewing Releases Quantum Foam Double IPA Finback Collab
May 21, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Proof Brewing Co.’s beer physicists have defied the space/time continuum to introduce Quantum Foam Double IPA. Set to release in the Proof Brewing Co. tasting room on May 24th in 16-ounce 4 packs at 11:00am this beer was brewed in collaboration with New York City’s Finback Brewery. Quantum Foam is brewed with three main hop varieties— experimental Bru-1, cryo Azzaca, and Mosaic. This Double IPA is very bright and floral, with a depth of character.
Proof Brewing Releases La La Land IPA
March 13, 2019 Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the highly anticipated La La Land West Coast-style IPA in six-pack cans in the brewery’s new tasting room on Friday, March 15th at 11:00 AM. La La Land will be added to the year-round line up with limited distribution in Florida. East meets West in our homage to the classic West Coast-style. Featuring bright aromas and flavors of citrus and tropical fruit, with a crisp, resinous bitterness.
Proof Brewing Company To Open New Facility
January 24, 2019 Proof Brewing Company is excited to announce the grand opening of its new home in Tallahassee, Florida. The new location features expanded brewery production, quality control lab, tasting room, beer garden, private events space, and restaurant. The revitalization and move to the abandoned Coca-Cola Bottling Facility, built in 1948, began in late spring of 2018.
Proof Brewing Company Releases Tropical Uprising Limited Edition Cans
Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the award-winning Tropical Uprising New England-Style IPA in limited edition four pack cans on Thursday, October 4th at 4:00 PM in the tasting room only. Tropical Uprising has won a silver medal at Best Florida Beer and made Paste Magazine’s top 50 IPAs in a blind taste testing. The abundant amount of late and dry hopping evokes dank, tropical fruit flavors with citrus aroma. “This NE-Style IPA has been a staff favorite since its inception.
Proof Brewing Company Releases Warpath Imperial IPA Limited Edition Cans
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Proof Brewing Co. is set to release the award-winning Warpath Imperial IPA in limited edition four pack cans on Friday, August 31, at noon in the tasting room only. Warpath was originally brewed to commemorate the Florida State University football win over Auburn at the BCS National Championship in 2014. The crowd pleasing 9% ABV Imperial IPA brewed annually in the fall at the start of the college football season, pays tribute to our hometown team.
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