Foreign media: Industrial paper, printing and packaging organizations call for action on energy crisis
Paper and board producers in Europe are also facing increasing pressure not only from pulp supplies, but also from the “politicization problem” of Russian gas supplies. If paper producers are forced to shut down in the face of higher gas prices, this implies a downside risk to pulp demand.
A few days ago, the heads of CEPI, Intergraf, FEFCO, Pro Carton, European Paper Packaging Alliance, European Organization Seminar, Paper and Board Suppliers Association, European Carton Manufacturers Association, Beverage Carton and Environmental Alliance signed a joint statement. Candle box
The lasting impact of the energy crisis “threatens the survival of our industry in Europe”. The statement said the extension of forest-based value chains supports around 4 million jobs in the green economy and employs one in five manufacturing companies in Europe.
“Our operations are seriously threatened due to soaring energy costs. Pulp and paper mills have had to take difficult decisions in order to temporarily stop or reduce production across Europe,” the agencies said. Candle jar
“Similarly, downstream user sectors in the packaging, printing and hygiene value chains face similar dilemmas, apart from struggling with limited material supplies.
“The energy crisis threatens the supply of printed products in all economic markets, from textbooks, advertising, food and pharmaceutical labels, to packaging of all kinds,” said Intergraf, the international federation of printing and related industries.
“The printing industry is currently experiencing a double whammy of soaring raw material costs and rising energy costs. Due to their SME-based structure, many printing companies will not be able to sustain this situation for long.” In this regard, on behalf of pulp, paper and board manufacturers The agency also called for action on energy across Europe.paper bag
“The lasting impact of the ongoing energy crisis is deeply worrying. It jeopardizes the very existence of our sector in Europe. Lack of action could lead to the permanent loss of jobs across the value chain, especially in rural areas,” the statement said. It stressed that high energy costs could threaten business continuity and could “ultimately lead to an irreversible decline in global competitiveness”.
“In order to secure the future of a green economy in Europe beyond the winter of 2022/2023, immediate policy action is needed, as more and more factories and producers are shutting down due to uneconomical operations due to energy costs.
Post time: Mar-15-2023