BOSTON, Sept. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Major trends
and issues of the containerboard industry will be explored at the
International Containerboard Conference (ICC) in Chicago, November 2-4,
2016, organized by RISI, the leading information provider
for the global forest products industry.
Many factors impact the performance and profitability of
containerboard producers and box converters. These include the
future strength of the US and global economy, new supply from new
recycled paper machines and conversions unneeded graphic paper
machines, and fluctuations in input costs such as fiber and energy.
Export demand for linerboard is another uncertainty in a
competitive global market. At the same time, customers in some
cases are demanding lighter weight, less expensive, and more
sustainable packaging for new end use markets such as e-commerce.
These topics and more will be discussed at the event.
The International Containerboard Conference brings together
producers, suppliers, and big buyers of containerboard and boxes.
Industry trade groups, shipping companies, investors, and
independent analysts from RISI and beyond will also share their
work at ICC. Panel discussions and expert presentations will
include:
- The outlook for North American containerboard demand and
supply
- The changing structure of the North American containerboard and
box industry
- How box buyers view the US economy and their suppliers, and the
growing impact of e-commerce shipping
- Drivers of new capacity expansion in North America and Europe
- Latest trends in the European corrugated box market
- Outlook for linerboard exports and supply/demand trends in
Europe, Mexico and Latin
America and Russia
- The sustainability of current high North American industry
profitability
- Risks to the North American and global economy and impact of
the current US election
Another highlight of the conference will be the presentation of
the North American Packaging CEO of the Year Award. Anthony Pratt, Global Chairman of Pratt
Industries in the USA and Visy
Industries of Australia will be
recognized for this year's award.
For program and speaker information for the International
Containerboard Conference, visit www.risi.com/ICC.
About RISI (www.risi.com)
RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest
products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and
paper, packaging, wood products, timber, biomass, tissue and
nonwovens industries to help them make better decisions.
Headquartered in Boston, MA, RISI
operates additional offices throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia.
For Press Inquiries, please contact:
Alan Petrillo
Communications Associate
O: +1.781.778.7592
E: apetrillo@risi.com
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