For many, the last couple of years have seemed like a never-ending march in some not so pleasant conditions. However, I do think it will make us all stronger, like most tough situations do. Remarkably, here at Paperitalo Publications, these have been excellent years for us. We don't know what next year holds, but for me at least, it would stifle the fun of it if we did.

For a moment, however, let's see what 2021 did to us as an industry.

In the Risks, Fires, Fatalities and Catastrophes department, 2021 is a "normal year" as of this writing Paperitalo Research has logged 75 incidents thus far with a few more to log in I am sure. See these at https://www.globalpapermoney.com/risks-fires-fatalities-and-catastrophes-in-2021-cms-13019

Closures and cutbacks logged 49 incidents thus far (https://www.globalpapermoney.com/closures-and-cutbacks-in-2021-cms-13020).

Saving the best until last, Paperitalo Research has recorded 150 articles related to Capital Projects, employee additions and reinvestments. See these here... https://www.globalpapermoney.com/capital-projects-of-note-in-2021-cms-13018

Jim Thompson is CEO of Paperitalo Publications.