Podcast Overview
In this episode of Navigating the Currents of Change, host Shaheen Chohan is joined by Randy Godet, IIR’s Senior Vice President of Research Operations for Pulp, Paper & Wood, to explore:
- Where new pulp capacity is being built, and where it’s headed
- What’s driving CAPEX in packaging, wood products, and specialty paper
- How mills are addressing ESG concerns like emissions and deforestation
- The impact of tariffs, mill closures, and carbon capture on investment strategy
- And the role of bio-materials and biodegradable packaging in the industry's future
Whether you follow global fiber trends or project planning across North and South America, this episode gives you a clear view into the future of pulp, paper, and wood.
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