Ahead of the Curve Archive

What Does China’s Capacity Surge Mean for Global Competitiveness?

10 Jan 2026 "China’s build-out is reshaping competitive dynamics across nearly every major pulp and paper grade. As Chinese output grows... exporters in North America and Europe are increasingly challenged in markets they once dominated." —RESOURCEWISE

The State of Canadian Forests

10 Jan 2026 "Canada leads the world in third-party sustainable forest certification. As of 2023 end of year, 173 million hectares were certified to the three sustainable forest management certification programs in use in Canada." — Two Sides NA

Larry Montague: Leadership and Legacy

11 Dec 2025 The following article was first published in the Nov/Dec 2025 issue of Paper360°, TAPPI's membership magazine. It is being shared here for readers interested in the future of TAPPI.

The US Pulp & Paper Industry at a Crossroads: Can it Lead the Bioeconomy?

10 Dec 2025 This article is excerpted from the October 2025 issue of TAPPI Journal, TAPPI's flagship research publication. It is being shared here with AOTC readers with an interest in the future of a sustainable pulp and paper industry.

4 High-Value Applications for Lignin

19 Nov 2025 This article was originally published as part of "The Lux Take," the blog page for Lux Research, which delivers research and advisory to industry leaders on novel sciences, emerging technology, and consumer trends. It is excerpted here for Ahead of the Curve readers interested in future-forward uses for lignin and other forest products.

Sofidel: The Making of a Tissue Industry Giant

14 Nov 2025 Tissue360° interviewed Luigi Lazzareschi, CEO of Sofidel, a rapidly expanding leader in the global tissue industry. Here he discusses the company’s dynamic growth and the challenges it faces in key markets, including the US, Europe, and the United Kingdom. This version of the interview was first published in Paper360°'s Nov/Dec issue and is being excerpted here for Ahead of the Curve readers as a special "sneak peek."

Don't Replace the Worker, Reimagine the Work

08 Oct 2025 This article was first published on the "Articles and News" page at Supply and Demand Chain Executive, and is being shared here with Ahead of the Curve readers with an interest in the use of automation in manufacturing industries.

2025 Trend Tracker Reveals Consumer Preferences for Packaging

06 Oct 2025 This article was originally published on the blog page of Two Sides NA, part of the non-profit Two Sides global network. More than 600 Two Sides member companies across five continents span the Graphic Communications and Paper-based Packaging value chain.

Summit Seeks to #Accelerate Action

30 Sep 2025 Much of the following article was first published on the International Women's Day website. It is being shared here with AOTC readers interested in empowering women in the pulp, paper, and packaging industries or in attending the upcoming TAPPI WIN Women's Summit on Monday, October 20.

Creating a National Bipartisan Forest Products Workforce Council

23 Sep 2025 This article will appear in the forthcoming September/October 2025 issue of Paper360°, which contains exclusive content addressing our industry's workforce issues. It is being shared here as a special "sneak preview" for AOTC readers. Bookmark Paper360.TAPPI.org to access the issue as soon as it is released.