North American capital spending is expected to drop slightly this year, with US expenditures likely to decrease somewhat

摘要

North American pulp and paper industry capital spending is expected to remain generally flat in 2008 compared with 2007 as more companies focus on selected projects to improve profitability and product mix, and curb spiraling energy costs. Lack of demand growth and pressure on profitability have forced some companies to limit spending to only the most necessary maintenance and capital projects, according to sources.