{"id":307614,"date":"2026-01-21T13:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.procarton.com\/?p=307614"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T14:00:51","slug":"driving-competitiveness-and-sustainability-what-to-expect-at-the-fastmarkets-forest-products-europe-conference-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.procarton.com\/es\/driving-competitiveness-and-sustainability-what-to-expect-at-the-fastmarkets-forest-products-europe-conference-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Competitiveness and Sustainability: What to Expect at the Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0<\/span>El\u00a0<\/span>Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026<\/span><\/a>\u00a0returns to Barcelona on\u00a0<\/span>March 9\u201311<\/span><\/b>, bringing together\u00a0<\/span>300+ senior decision makers<\/span><\/b>\u00a0from across Europe\u2019s pulp, paper, packaging, and recycling value chain to exchange insight and engage in\u00a0high-value\u00a0strategic discussions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Europe\u2019s pulp and paper sector enters 2026 amid tariff shifts, supply,\u00a0security concerns, global uncertainty, and cost pressures \u2014 forces that are reshaping sourcing strategies and trade flows and making agility essential. At the same time, tightening sustainability regulation and circularity goals are accelerating moves toward regional fibre sourcing, recycled grades, and low-carbon innovation. Companies face the challenge of balancing regulatory demands with investments that secure long-term competitiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The conference offers a critical moment for the industry to assess these pressures collectively and identify emerging opportunities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Exclusive Outlooks, Forecasts, and Executive Insight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees will gain access to\u00a0<\/span>exclusive Fastmarkets forecasts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0across containerboard, boxboard, tissue, graphic paper, pulp, and recovered paper, helping delegates anticipate price direction, capacity movements, and market dynamics shaping 2026.\u00a0Executive panels and policy briefings will provide commercially grounded discussions on decarbonisation, fibre availability, global competitiveness, and\u00a0cost efficiency\u00a0strategies essential for mills under pressure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The speaker lineup features an exceptional roster of CEOs and C-suite leaders from major European companies \u2014 including\u00a0Mets\u00e4\u00a0Board, RDM Group,\u00a0Saica\u00a0Group, Holmen, and DS Smith \u2014 alongside global experts and Fastmarkets senior economists. Their insights will anchor sessions on consolidation and M&A, strategic investment, and the evolution of Europe\u2019s packaging, tissue, and graphic paper markets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hot Topics Defining 2026 and Beyond<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s agenda explores the issues most shaping the industry\u2019s trajectory: overcapacity and consolidation, regulatory developments,\u00a0end-user\u00a0demand shifts, circularity and bioeconomy models, energy and cost competitiveness, innovation under pressure, and collaboration as a lever for growth. A mix of plenary sessions, executive panels, focused outlooks, and\u00a0parallel sessions\u00a0discussions ensures delegates receive practical, actionable perspectives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Unique Opportunity for\u00a0On-the-Ground\u00a0Insight<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Delegates can also join an exclusive site visit to\u00a0<\/span>RDM\u2019s\u00a0Paprinsa\u00a0Mill in Lleida<\/span><\/b>, gaining\u00a0behind-the-scenes\u00a0access to one of Spain\u2019s leading mills and its\u00a0state-of-the-art\u00a0operational and sustainability practices. This optional tour provides rare, firsthand insight into the efficiencies and innovations underpinning competitive advantage in the European market.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Will You Meet?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The event attracts a diverse community spanning the full forest\u00a0products ecosystem: pulp, paper, and tissue producers; converters and packaging manufacturers; recyclers; global traders; FMCG brands and end<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>users; logistics providers; technology and equipment suppliers; consultants and analysts; policymakers and associations; and financial institutions. For sector professionals, it is a singular convergence point of intelligence, expertise, and industry-shaping perspectives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why You Should Attend<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event goes beyond interpreting current market signals \u2014 it defines the roadmap for what comes next. With Europe at a pivotal juncture across regulation, competitiveness, consumer behaviour, and global trade dynamics, the\u00a0Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026\u00a0stands out as a vital forum for understanding the sector\u2019s future and positioning for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Register Now<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Join the benchmark event for\u00a0Europe\u2019s Forest\u00a0Products industry from\u00a0March 9-11, 2026:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.fastmarkets.com\/events\/fastmarkets-forest-products-europe-conference\/<\/span><\/a>
\nAct now to secure your spot and\u00a0use\u00a0PROCARTON15\u00a0for 15% off.\u00a0<\/span>
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About Fastmarkets<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Fastmarkets is an industry-leading price-reporting agency (PRA) and information provider for global commodities, providing price data, news, analytics and events for the agriculture, forest products, metals and mining and new-generation energy markets. Fastmarkets’ data is critical for customers seeking to understand and predict dynamic, sometimes opaque markets, enabling trading and risk management.\u00a0This\u00a0global business\u00a0has\u00a0a history dating back to 1865 and is built on trust and deep market knowledge.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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