'Tissue Watch' 2003 The Economics of Tissue, New Capacities, TAD Impact & the Global View

摘要

To some in the paper industry, 2002 appeared to be another year that "we just made it through." But to many of us, it was actually a very good year, even a strong year. Given the current weak state of the conomy and all the uncertainties surrounding us, the tissue industry has remained the most consistent performer in the paper industry as a whole. The significant and seemingly ominous changes on the surface of our industry-consolidations, closures and even bankruptcies-have actually opened up new opportunities for both the small and large manufacturers and converters.