Article: Tissue: is the glass half empty or half full? The tissue industry saw shutdowns, bankruptcies and mill closures but also renewed growth and new machine startups. So far, 2003 is offering the same mixed message.(Tissue)

The tissue industry in 2002 saw "the best of times and the worst of times." Some players went bankrupt, others barely survived, but for still others it was a very good year or a even strong year. Given the current weak state of the economy and the many global uncertainties, the tissue industry has remained a consistent performer in the paper industry. The significant and seemingly ominous changes on the surface of the tissue industry--consolidations, closures, and bankruptcies--have opened new opportunities for small and large manufacturers and converters.

Bigger companies continue to gain market share, given their large economies of scale and global marketing ...

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