Meet Billie Chadwick

Meet Billie Chadwick

The relationships we have with our customers and suppliers are hugely important to us here at Genus which is why we believe in putting a face to our business. Over coming months, we will be introducing and getting to know the Genus team through a series of blogs. So,...
November 2022 – Market Report

November 2022 – Market Report

Confirmed in October, the paper industry was under considerable pressure as a direct result of the energy crisis as well as the worldwide economic slowdown. However, whilst pricing in Europe continued to decline in October, pricing to the Far east and in particular...
September 2022 – Market Report

September 2022 – Market Report

The packaging industry and the paper industry in Germany is under considerable pressure, not only are they under government pressure regarding energy usage certain paper mills are also under immense pressure due to a water shortage meaning production levels for...
August 2022 – Market Report

August 2022 – Market Report

As sadly predicted pricing for recovered paper has deteriorated and quickly.  OCC and Mixed pricing in Europe have seen a sizable fall in price of up to €50 per tonne, as many packaging mills take downtime because of high energy costs, lack of recovered paper and...
July 2022 – Market Report

July 2022 – Market Report

Pricing for recovered paper has increased in certain grades, generally around fibre shortage, which many mills are extremely worried about.  Whilst reported last month that packaging finished goods stocks are increasing at the mills and this is reflected also in...