Pulp & Paper Radio International

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Get caught up on the latest news from around the pulp and paper world in our weekly program, including updates from Kruger, Hood Container, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, UPM, Smurfit Westrock, China's Kingsun to Invest $80 Million in First U.S. Manufacturing Facility, Canfor and more. Nips is a weekly show of contemporary information related to the pulp and paper industry worldwide.Available on iTunesListen live at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, 27 July 2025, or anytime afterward. 

Paperitalo Staff

Autobiography of Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Jim Thompson emphasizes the critical role of thorough housekeeping in achieving operational excellence and profitability within industrial settings, particularly in paper mills. It suggests that simple, low-tech practices, like maintaining cleanliness and order, can lead to substantial improvements in management, employee morale, and financial performance. The author highlights specific areas to evaluate, such as water systems, roofs, basements, and maintenance stores, as indicators of a well-managed facility. Furthermore, the text illustrates, through anecdotes, how consistent application of these principles can prevent closures and ensure long-term success, contrasting it with the detrimental effects of neglecting such fundamental practices. Ultimately, it advocates for a cultural shift towards proactive maintenance and cleanliness, seeing it as a key factor in a company's survival and competitive edge.

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

In this special episode, we interview Pat Dixon, who is the president of DPAS Inc. Nips is a weekly show of contemporary information related to the pulp and paper industry worldwide.Available on iTunesListen live at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, 20 July 2025, or anytime afterward. 

By Ruthanne Giordano, Paperitalo Staff Writer

Autobiography of Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Jim Thompson discusses the importance of comprehensive housekeeping practices, specifically focusing on overlooked hazards found at higher elevations. The author expressesstrong disapproval of the practice of abandoning old industrial equipment andstructures in place, arguing that while it might initially save money, itcreates ongoing safety risks and potential future costs. The piece emphasizesthat deteriorating structures pose continuous threats and uses the example of acollapsed overpass in Atlanta to illustrate the dangerous consequences ofneglected spaces, even those not considered obsolete. Ultimately, the textadvocates for thorough removal of disused items to prevent accidents and ensuresafety.

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Get caught up on the latest news from around the pulp and paper world in our weekly program, including updates from Sappi, Kruger, Cascades, Sonoco USG, Metsä, the auction of the former Ponderay Newsprint Mill assets located in Usk, Washington, which will be July 22-23, and more. Nips is a weekly show of contemporary information related to the pulp and paper industry worldwide.Available on iTunesListen live at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, 13 July 2025, or anytime afterward. 

By Paperitalo Staff

The autobiography of Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Jim Thompson discusses Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), highlighting their importance beyond industries directlyconsuming products, such as paperboard manufacturing. It explains that theseFDA and WHO formalized standards, originally from the bakery industry, arecrucial for ensuring product quality and safety. The author emphasizes howadhering to these protocols, including the Ten Golden Rules of cGMP—which coveraspects like facility design, process validation, documentation, stafftraining, and hygiene—can lead to increased profitability and safety acrossvarious manufacturing sectors, regardless of the final product.

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Get caught up on the latest news from around the pulp and paper world in our weekly program, including updates from Packaging Corporation of America, Greif, International Paper, Pixelle, P&G, Kimberly-Clark, Green Bay Packaging, Suzano, Canfor, the auction of the former Ponderay Newsprint Mill assets located in Usk, Washington, which will be July 22-23, and more. Nips is a weekly show of contemporary information related to the pulp and paper industry worldwide.Available on iTunesListen live at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, 6 July 2025, or anytime afterward.  

By Steve Sena, Staff Columnist

BY Pat Dixon, President of DPAS

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

This column argues for the critical importance of housekeeping in industrial settings, particularly pulp and paper mills. The author contends that housekeeping is often undervalued and underfunded, partly due to historical perceptions of it as a feminine and less desirable task. Emphasizing that cleanliness directly impacts management perception and operational efficiency, the text compares a cluttered workspace to a dirty car windshield, highlighting how extraneous items obstruct clear understanding and performance. Ultimately, the author asserts that housekeeping is a collective responsibility for everyone, from top management to line workers, and serves as a visible indicator of an organization's standards and quality.

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

By Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Get caught up on the latest news from around the pulp and paper world in our weekly program, including updates from International Paper, Smurfit Westrock, Domtar, Rayonier Advanced Materials, ST Paper & Tissue, Cascades, Interfor, Canfor, the auction of the former Ponderay Newsprint Mill assets located in Usk, Washington, which will be July 22-23, and more. Nips is a weekly show of contemporary information related to the pulp and paper industry worldwide.Available on iTunesListen live at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday, 29 June 2025, or anytime afterward.  

By Jim Thompson

The autobiography of Jim Thompson

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com

Jim Thompson emphasizes the fundamental goal of anybusiness: generating invoices and receiving payment. He asserts that the"invoice printer" is the most crucial machine, as its operationsignifies a successful exchange of goods or services. Thompson critiquesmanagement approaches that overemphasize process over this core objective,particularly for new employees who might lose sight of the ultimate aim. Whileacknowledging that most businesses, unlike some large tech companies, requirestructured processes due to the nature of their products, he stresses theimportance of regularly auditing and streamlining these processes to ensurethey remain aligned with the primary objective of revenue generation.Ultimately, the piece advocates for a constant focus on the "invoiceprinter" as the path to business success.

The PM40 Daily Show is a wrap-up of how the PM40, the forest industry/pulp and paper stock index, fared. We highlight the top winners, along with the top decliners.This PM40 update has been provided only as a courtesy to our listeners. Nothing said here is to be construed as financial advice. Always consult with financial professionals before taking action on market data from any source.Available on iTunesglobalpapermoney.com    nipimpressions.com