Coated Paper Controversy: Paper Case Cuts Both Ways
The respondents have also accused the petitioners of hypocrisy in bringing such a case because they were benefiting from subsidies themselves. "It's not only ludicrous, it defies sanity," according to Terry Hunley, acting president of APP (Asia Pulp and Paper) North America.
The case is complex, and may well hang on any of a number of technicalities such as the specific grades involved, the time period involved and the definition of "material injury." The facts are such that it is possible to present strong arguments for either side, and the parties to this case have done so.
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.
