Coated Paper Controversy: Paper Case Cuts Both Ways
If the DOC findings are positive, the final step is that the ITC determines whether the imports from these mills cause "material injury" to the U.S. industry, and this may well be the critical question. Indeed, in a similar case filed in 2006 on coated freesheet, the ITC made a final determination that there was no material injury, largely because the imports were predominately in the form of sheets, while the domestic industry produces 80 percent rolls.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
