The Conglobus Blog
Industry analysis, regulatory updates, and practical guidance for recovered fiber trading.
OCC vs. DSOCC: Understanding Grade Specifications and Quality Standards
OCC11 and DSOCC are both recovered corrugated cardboard, but they are not the same. Mills pay different prices for different grades because the quality differences matter. Here is what you need to know.
How Middle East Shipping Disruptions Are Reshaping Recovered Fiber Trade in 2026
Shipping disruptions from the Middle East conflict are adding $3,000+ per container in emergency surcharges and 40% longer transit times. For OCC exporters, this changes the math on every deal. Here is the full picture.
What Paper Mills Actually Test When They Receive Your OCC Bales
When a container of OCC arrives at a paper mill, it does not go straight to the pulper. It goes through a quality control process that determines whether the material meets specifications. Here is what mills actually test and why it matters for suppliers.
Tariffs Are Reshoring Supply Chains. That Is Good News for Recovered Fiber.
U.S. tariffs are pushing manufacturers to reshore production. More domestic manufacturing means more domestic packaging demand, which means more demand for OCC as a raw material. Here is how the tariff environment is creating opportunity for recovered fiber suppliers.
OCC Contamination Standards: What Mills Actually Test For
Mills are increasingly selective about contamination. Plastic film, waxed cardboard, and stickies can shut down production lines. Here's what the ISRI standards require, what mills test for, and how suppliers can stay compliant.