Dive Brief:
- BPM Inc, a specialty paper manufacturer based in Peshtigo, WI, cited that although the paper industry is unstable, the company is growing, and continues to expand its products.
- The company says it has experienced an upswing in the demand for USA-manufactured, recycled paper products.
- The effect of the paper mill closures occurring in the country has been felt by BPM. It has seen an increase in business.
Dive Insight:
Mitchell Mekaelian, the Vice President of Sales, said "With the impact of a recent paper mill closure in upper Michigan, the demand will continue to grow."
According to Mekaelian, BPM "has seen a jump in the use of 100% recycled content papers," as 30% of the company’s business moves toward environmentally friendly options, reports Waste Management World.
The paper industry has been facing a series of obstacles throughout the past few years.