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Paper & Paper Products Manufacturing Industry Report

Overview

The US paper products manufacturing industry includes about 3,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $170 billion. Major companies include Georgia-Pacific, International Paper, Kimberly-Clark, MeadWestvaco, and Neenah Paper. The industry is concentrated within specific product segments: the top 50 makers of corrugated boxes account for 75 percent of segment revenue; the top 50 paperboard mills account for almost all segment revenue.

SIC: 2611, 2621, 2631, 2652, 2671, 2672, 2673, 2674, 2675, 2676, 2677, 2678, 3497, 2653, 2655, 2656, 2657

NAICS: 322110, 322121, 322122, 322130, 322211, 322212, 322213, 322214, 322215, 322221, 322222, 322223, 322224, 322225, 322226, 322231, 322232, 322233, 322291, 322299

Sample Questions & Answers

How is the company managing weak demand for basic paper products?

Demand for paper products has been flat for a decade. Production of paper products declined more than 25 percent between 2000 and 2010. Demand for business and printing paper has lagged as digital communications have become more popular.

How does the company protect against raw material price fluctuations?

Prices for wood pulp can fluctuate sharply from year to year. Depending partly on energy costs, changes of 10 percent or more within a year are not unusual. Paper manufacturers pass these costs to converters, which may be unable to pass all increases...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunies
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Paper & Paper Products Manufacturing Industry Report

Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers Industry Report

Overview

The US petroleum wholesale distribution industry includes about 5,700 companies with annual revenue of about $765billion. Revenue can vary significantly from year to year with the price of crude oil. Major companies include Getty Petroleum Marketing, Global Partners, Mansfield Oil, Statoil Marketing & Trading, and World Fuel Services. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 70 percent of revenue.

SIC: 5171, 5172

NAICS: 424710, 424720

Sample Questions & Answers

How is the company mitigating relatively flat demand for petroleum?

US gas consumption has been essentially flat in recent years and is expected to decline. Demand for heating oil has decreased as homeowners switch to natural gas. Concerns about foreign fuel dependency, the fear of dramatic price spikes, and...

How does the company protect itself from fluctuating petroleum prices and supplies?

Because of changing crude oil prices, constraints in refining capacity, and changing retail demand, wholesale prices for heating oil and gas often vary 50 percent during the year. Rapid changes in product costs require wholesalers to frequently...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunies
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers Industry Report

Commercial Fishing Industry Report

Overview

The US commercial fishing industry includes about 2,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $4 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is highly fragmented.

SIC: 0912, 0913, 0919

NAICS: 114111, 114112, 114119

Sample Questions & Answers

How do federal mandates to end overfishing shape company operations?

The federal government is highly involved in monitoring and regulating commercial fisheries. Overfishing is a major problem worldwide; state, federal, and international agencies have enacted aggressive legislation to rebuild fish populations.

How have rising diesel prices impacted profitability?

Motorized commercial fishing vessels rely on diesel fuel to power engines. The price of diesel is rapidly rising, with little expectation that it will return to levels a decade ago. Depending on the type of vessel and diesel prices, fuel represents...

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunies
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Commercial Fishing Industry Report

Pulp & Paper Mills Industry Report

Overview

The US pulp, paper, and paperboard mill industry consists of about 250 companies with combined annual revenue of about $80 billion. Major companies include Wausau Paper and units of integrated manufacturers International Paper, Georgia-Pacific, and Weyerhaeuser. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies account for 75 percent of revenue.

SIC: 2611, 2621, 2631

NAICS: 322130, 322122, 322121, 322110

Sample Questions & Answers

What does the company expect in demand trends in the next couple of years?

Demand for paper varies with the health of the national economy. Demand for printing papers depends on magazine advertising, while demand for packaging depends on consumer spending. During periods of recession, US paper production can drop...

How are growing imports impacting the pulp and paper market?

Imports, mainly from Canada, account for nearly 20 percent of the US market. Imports can often undercut US prices because of lower costs for Canadian timber. US pulp prices were flat during the past decade.

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

Sections Included in Report

Industry Overview
Quarterly Industry Update
Business Challenges
Trends and Opportunities
Call Preparation Questions
Financial Information
Industry Forecast
Website and Media Links
Glossary of Acronyms

Industry Report Highlights:

Recent Developments
Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
Trends & Opportunies
Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
Call Preparation Questions
Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
Industry Forecast
Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.

Business Challenges
Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
Executive Insight
Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
Financial Information
Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
Web Links & Acronyms
Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

Pulp & Paper Mills Industry Report