Sappi is facing operational challenges due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which is driving up petrochemical costs and market risks.
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Updated Aug 6
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Sappi is facing operational challenges due to the ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, which is driving up petrochemical costs and market risks.
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The entities involved
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Sappi
global pulp and paper company
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
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