Valmet says it is supplying cooking, fiberline and recovery technology to Century Sunshine’s planned Rizhao pulp mill. The order was booked in Q2 2026; June 2028 is an expected startup, not evidence of current commercial output.
Separate the reported exterior-equipment fire at the Mississippi facility from unconfirmed production and shipment effects, then trace exposure at the purchase-order level.
Navigator’s gCell pulp brand is a reminder that raw materials are increasingly described through specifications, certification and supply narratives. Paper packaging quotations should reflect that shift.
International pulp prices are up over 20% year-on-year. With the won at ₩1,500/USD, container freight up 30%, and a ₩338.3B antitrust fine on top, Korea’s paper industry is facing a four-front squeeze.