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Fastmarkets FOEX invited feedback from the industry in an open consultation process between Feb. 1st and 28th, 2020 on the pricing methodologies for its PIX European Pulp and PIX European Recovered Paper indices. The consultation was done as part of our previously announced annual methodology review process. Fastmarkets FOEX would like to thank those who […]
Due to a spreadsheet error, the US Average price for Manifold (Preconsumer) White Ledger (41) was published incorrectly Mar. 5 as $169/ton in the Fastmarkets RISI online portal and mobile app. The correct price is $170/ton. All databases have now been corrected. For any questions, please contact pricing.risi@fastmarkets.com.
One key change is coming to the Random Lengths lumber price guide effective with the April 3, 2020, issue. Prices of Appearance Grade 2×4 8-foot in Western S-P-F, Coast dry Douglas Fir, and Inland Hem-Fir will be added to the stud section on page 5 of the 14-page weekly report. This product will reflect premium […]
Fastmarkets RISI is considering to launch new net price assessments for unbleached and bleached kraft paper prices for the US/North American marketplace, eventually replacing the current market assessments. The new price assessments would be based on open market net transaction levels, after specific customer discounts. Our North American pricing team has been researching this change […]
Random Lengths has made final its decision on reporting Appearance Grade 2×4 8-foot in certain species. Effective with the April 3, 2020 issue, prices of Appearance Grade 2×4 8-foot in Western S-P-F, Coast dry Douglas Fir, and Inland Hem-Fir will be added to the stud section on page 5 of the 14-page weekly report. This […]
Due to a technical error, PIX February price averages for Recovered Paper appeared incorrectly in the PIX Pulp & Paper History section on foex.fi website, as well as on the Fastmarkets RISI portal and mobile app, for a short period after publishing on Tuesday February 25th. The correct February monthly averages (EUR/t) are: Correct […]
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