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Caustic soda suppliers pushing for price hikes

09 Oct 2012 − EUWID sources say tough talks ahead on NaOH prices. Weak PVC business and exporting problems are leaving its mark on caustic soda markets in Western Europe.» more

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German kraft sack paper prices up

18 Sep 2012 − Against the background of good operating rates and strong demand on European markets prices for kraft sack paper in Germany rose in June or July» more

Price negotiations for recycled containerboard in Germany continue

11 Sep 2012 − Germany's paper markets are staging a gradual recovery. The coming months are usually strong for containerboard but at the beginning of September, the extent of the announced hikes was still unclear.» more

Strong competition and declining demand on the German market put a strain on LWC producers

05 Sep 2012 − The paper industry is suffering more than expected from the declining demand for LWC. Printing and publishing companies have recently reported that their order intake is weak or have even complained of declining volumes.» more