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An editorial is presented on the latest edition of O Papel magazine, featuring stories about significant milestones in the paper sector, highlighting Paraibuna Embalagens' rise in the corrugated paperboard market and Melhoramentos' strategic transformation. Topics include success perspectives, financial results of the forest base sector, and insights from columnists on various industry-related subjects.

The article focuses on the expected growth in Brazilian corrugated box shipments in 2024, projected to increase by around 200,000 tons to reach a record 4.2 million tons by the year's end. Topics include improved consumption conditions, positive industrial performance, and strong food exports, all contributing to a favorable outlook for the corrugated board industry in Brazil.

The article focuses on the Brazilian Corrugated Board Index (IBPO), which rose by 5.3 percent in January 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching 150.2 points, and mentions significant increase in volume, with shipments totaling 337,211 tons, marking the largest January volume since 2005.

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