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Study the Current State of the Paper Mills Industry in the US

DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-May 6, 2008 - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90841) has announced the addition of "Paper Mills in the US" to their offering.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing paper from pulp. These establishments may manufacture or purchase pulp. In addition, the establishments may convert the paper they make. The activity of making paper classifies an establishment into this industry regardless of the output. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.

The high barriers to entry are not so transparent in this heavily regulated industry. Technology is changing quickly reflecting cleaner methodologies, but advancements in alternative fibers have not yet become financially viable on a large scale, in an already capital intensive environment. Substantial levels of competition ensure that market share does not increase further, keeping concentration at bay. However, merger and acquisition activity is common in an attempt to consolidate operations creating lower cost production facilities, in a relatively volatile field.

Key Topics:

— INDUSTRY DEFINITION

— KEY STATISTICS

— SEGMENTATION

— MARKET CHARACTERISTICS

— INDUSTRY CONDITIONS

— KEY FACTORS

— KEY COMPETITORS

— INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

— OUTLOOK

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