We read about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and all reports are very bad. Specific to the pulp and paper industry, the hurricane had many negative effects. Local infrastructure - transportation, electricity, communication, and floods - also affected many paper mills in the area. The chemical industry has many facilities that produce products for the paper industry are concentrated in the Gulf States. Most notable Hercules and Dupont have a large presence.
Mills that were shut down include Tembec, Koch Cellulose, Boise Cascade, Weyerhaeuser, Georgia-Pacific, and Parsons & Wittemore.
Also, a large percentage of pulp and paper that is imported into the USA enters the country through the gulf port. Brazil reported thousands of tons of pulp at the Port of Mobil were idle and possibly damaged.
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