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The article presents a business outlook for the paper industry in the U.S. in 1979. It says that the demand for almost all types of paper is higher than it has been since 1975. According to industry executives, a mild recession in the middle part of the year would not affect the demand for paper until the later parts. The rising prices of paper, the developments that could prevent the impact of any sag in demand on paper manufacturers and the tight supply of newsprint are also discussed.

The article focuses on the U.S. paper industry. In 1985, as the dollar strengthened, prices of internationally traded paper products plunged. The price of pulp, for example, dropped nearly 15%. With every uptick in the dollar, droves of salesmen from such paper-producing countries as Sweden, West Germany, Italy, Finland, Brazil and Great Britain deplaned and knocked on U.S. doors. Not only were their prices good, but their products were often innovative and of a quality superior to that of competing U.S. products. U.S. paper executives have even begun to notice the export market themselves.

Reveals that decline of the price of paper in the United States. Decline of paper consumption by publishing companies; Move of paper companies to reduce their production; Impact of the decline in advertising expenditures to the paper and publishing industries.

The article provides details about the U.S. Forest Service decision on forest clear-cutting, described by the author as the "Monongahela decision," as of April 15, 1976. Topics reviewed include the U.S. laws regarding clear-cutting and the impact of the decision on the forest products and paper industry. The author argues that lumber costs will increase due to the decision and claims that forestry experts believe that clear-cutting is good for forests.

Reports on speculations about an increase in paper prices in the U.S. for 2004. Expectation on advertising revenue percentage growth; Statement issued by newsprint trader Bernard Bottomley; Overview of quarterly newsprint consumption; Factors that could limit price growth.

Reports that the sodium chlorate industry is facing an increased energy costs in the United States following a decline in the pulp and paper industry in March 2001. Market status of sodium chlorate; Production cost of paper product manufacturing; Estimated prices of sodium chlorate; Revenue posted by paper bleaching service providers in 1999.

Deals with the status of the kaolin industry in the United States (U.S.) as of January 8, 2001. Increase in the prices and production cost of kaolin; Background on the average return on investment of the industry; Competition of the U.S. kaolin industry against Brazil; Influence of the paper industry on the demand for kaolin.

The article focuses on the increasing price of newsprint in the United States. Skyrocketing newsprint prices have been blamed for everything from a hiring freeze at the newspaper "The Dallas Morning News," to a price hike for the Sunday edition of the newspaper "The New York Times." With no easing on the newsprint front, where costs are up by about 35 percent to 40 percent over a year ago, this year's price jumps ultimately may give newspaper publishers another strong shove toward the electronic media.

Discusses the factors that affect product cost in the U.S. as of August 17, 2004. Improvement in semiconductor prices; Information on office white paper prices; Retail diesel prices.

Discloses the decline in the price of crude tall oil (CTO) in the United States attributed to the resurgence of the pulp and paper industry. Other factors contributing to the weakening of CTO prices; Projected continued strong demand for CTO.