Major Group SIC 2611

SIC 2611 - Pulp Mills

SIC 26 - Paper And Allied Products
SIC 01 - Agricultural Production Crops SIC 02 - Agricultural Production Livestock And Animal Specialties SIC 07 - Agricultural Services SIC 08 - Forestry SIC 09 - Fishing, Hunting, And Trapping SIC 10 - Metal Mining SIC 12 - Coal Mining SIC 13 - Oil And Gas Extraction SIC 14 - Mining And Quarrying Of Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels SIC 15 - Building Construction General Contractors And Operative Builders SIC 16 - Heavy Construction Other Than Building Construction Contractors SIC 17 - Construction Special Trade Contractors SIC 20 - Food And Kindred Products SIC 21 - Tobacco Products SIC 22 - Textile Mill Products SIC 23 - Apparel And Other Finished Products Made From Fabrics And Similar Materials SIC 24 - Lumber And Wood Products, Except Furniture SIC 25 - Furniture And Fixtures SIC 26 - Paper And Allied Products SIC 27 - Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries SIC 28 - Chemicals And Allied Products SIC 29 - Petroleum Refining And Related Industries SIC 30 - Rubber And Miscellaneous Plastics Products SIC 31 - Leather And Leather Products SIC 32 - Stone, Clay, Glass, And Concrete Products SIC 33 - Primary Metal Industries SIC 34 - Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery And Transportation Equipment SIC 35 - Industrial And Commercial Machinery And Computer Equipment SIC 36 - Electronic And Other Electrical Equipment And Components, Except Computer Equipment SIC 37 - Transportation Equipment SIC 38 - Measuring, Analyzing, And Controlling Instruments Photographic, Medical And Optical Good SIC 39 - Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries SIC 40 - Railroad Transportation SIC 41 - Local And Suburban Transit And Interurban Highway Passenger Transportation SIC 42 - Motor Freight Transportation And Warehousing SIC 44 - Water Transportation SIC 45 - Transportation By Air SIC 46 - Pipelines, Except Natural Gas SIC 47 - Transportation Services SIC 48 - Communications SIC 49 - Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services SIC 50 - Wholesale Trade-durable Goods SIC 51 - Wholesale Trade-non-durable Goods SIC 52 - Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply, And Mobile Home Dealers SIC 53 - General Merchandise Stores SIC 54 - Food Stores SIC 55 - Automotive Dealers And Gasoline Service Stations SIC 56 - Apparel And Accessory Stores SIC 57 - Home Furniture, Furnishings, And Equipment Stores SIC 58 - Eating And Drinking Places SIC 59 - Miscellaneous Retail SIC 60 - Depository Institutions SIC 61 - Non-depository Credit Institutions SIC 62 - Security And Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, And Services SIC 63 - Insurance Carriers SIC 64 - Insurance Agents, Brokers, And Service SIC 65 - Real Estate SIC 67 - Holding And Other Investment Offices SIC 70 - Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps, And Other Lodging Places SIC 72 - Personal Services SIC 73 - Business Services SIC 75 - Automotive Repair, Services, And Parking SIC 76 - Miscellaneous Repair Services SIC 78 - Motion Pictures SIC 79 - Amusement And Recreation Services SIC 80 - Health Services SIC 81 - Legal Services SIC 82 - Educational Services SIC 83 - Social Services SIC 84 - Museums, Art Galleries, And Botanical And Zoological Gardens SIC 86 - Membership Organizations or Unions And Similar Labor Organizations SIC 87 - Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services SIC 89 - Services, Not Elsewhere Classified SIC 96 - Administration Of Economic Programs
- SIC 261 - Pulp Mills
  SIC 262 - Paper Mills SIC 263 - Paperboard Mills SIC 265 - Paperboard Containers And Boxes SIC 267 - Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, except Containers and Boxes SIC 261 - Pulp Mills
  - SIC 2611 - Pulp Mills
    SIC 2611 - Pulp Mills

Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp from wood or from other materials, such as rags, linters, wastepaper, and straw. Establishments engaged in integrated logging and pulp mill operations are classified according to the primary products shipped. Establishments engaged in integrated operations of producing pulp and manufacturing paper, paperboard, or products thereof are classified in Industry 2621 if primarily shipping paper or paper products; in Industry 2631 if primarily shipping paperboard or paperboard products; and in Industry 2611 if primarily shipping pulp. Establishments primarily engaged in cutting pulpwood are classified in Industry 2411.

Industry trends:

The pulp mill industry (NAICS 2611) is observing significant qualitative trends, particularly around sustainability and technological innovation. Increasingly stringent environmental regulations and a growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products are pushing pulp mills to adopt greener practices. This includes the development of more efficient water and energy usage processes, and the transition towards producing less chemically-intensive pulp.

Another notable trend is the digital transformation within the industry. The integration of advanced data analytics, automation, and IoT (Internet of Things) is becoming prevalent. These technologies improve operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize supply chain logistics. For instance, predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring systems are helping mills enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact.

In terms of market demand, there is a rising preference for packaging materials made from sustainable sources as opposed to plastic, propelling growth in this sector. Additionally, the global emphasis on recycling and circular economy principles is likely to favor pulp mills that invest in recycling technologies and processes.

Forecasts for the near future suggest that these trends will continue to shape the industry, with an increasing number of mills investing in sustainable and digital solutions. Companies that adapt to these changes are expected to gain a competitive edge, while those that fail to innovate may struggle to meet regulatory and market demands. Overall, the industry's trajectory points towards a more sustainable and technologically advanced future.

This industry is comprised of:

Deinking of newsprint

Fiber pulp: made from wood, rags, wastepaper, linters, straw, and

Pulp mills

Pulp: soda, sulfate, sulfite, groundwood, rayon, and semichemical

Rayon pulp

Wood pulp

Explore related industries:

SIC 0811 - Timber Tracts SIC 2411 - Logging SIC 3554 - Paper Industries Machinery

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