Jim Henneberry
Ross Hampton
International presenters and speakers will provide perspectives that make up the global outlook at the 2015 Australasian Paper Markets Outlook forum. Source: Timberbiz
Achieving success in paper, packaging and tissue markets is challenging.
Understanding global trade dynamics, changes in demand, over-supply, currency crunches and end-user requirements are fundamental to business success in the future.
Speakers and presenters at this forum will assist businesses to understand current markets and future opportunities and will cover pulp, all grades of paper and paperboard, including tissue and the latest on end-user needs.
- Martin Glass of EMGE in the UK will discuss the long-term outlook for paper in a digital world.
- Antti Makkonen from Sappi Europe will provide the international keynote address.
- Lindsay Gervais of Finland’s Poyry Management Consulting on the future of tissue markets.
- Stephen Gates from April in Australia will speak on global and regional pulp and fibre markets.
- Jim Henneberry, Industry Consultant and former CEO of Australian Paper will chair the main sessions of the Forum.
- David Carter, President of the Australian Packaging Council will discuss why boxes are critical to the FMCG market.
- Jason Goode, Packaging Development Manager, Simplot Australia will cover the critical question of what end-users want.
- Tony Wilkins head of environment at News Corp Australia will discuss the future of paper and print from an environmental perspective.
- Tim Woods managing director of IndustryEdge will provide Australian and New Zealand market updates and discuss virgin fibre in boxes.
- Russell Allan technical director at Australian Industry Partners will provide an overview of the future of packaging.
- Ross Hampton CEO at Australian Forest Products Association will join the panel of experts at the Forum’s conclusion.
- Michael Hartman CEO of ForestWorks will chair the dynamic and lively packaging section of the Forum.
