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Ecological Fibers is Announcing a Price Increase on All Orders Placed
Ecological Fibers is announcing a price increase on all orders placed on or after May 1, 2021.
The re-opening of the economy has triggered an inflationary environment and over the past 3 months, transportation costs and virtually all of the materials we source have increased - in some cases dramatically. We have no option but to offset these additional costs in our product pricing going forward.
Generally speaking, increases on our Rainbow® Uncoated and Coated Papers, Textiles, Flocked Paper, and PU products will be in the 3-5% range.
We continue to invest in our operations to improve efficiency and are currently preparing to install equipment into our Massachusetts facility towards this goal.
Please contact your Sales or Customer Service Representative with any questions you may have. We appreciate your support and as always will do our best to minimize the impact on our customers.
Ecological Fibers
Lamitech Sales
Effective With Shipments On and After April 21, 2021, Clearwater Paper Corporation Will Increase the Price on All Calipers
Effective with shipments on and after April 21, 2021, Clearwater Paper Corporation will increase the price on all calipers of the following bleached
paperboard grades by $50 per short ton.
- Ancora® Coated Two-Side (C2S)
- Candesce® Folding Carton Grades
- Candesce® Carded Packaging Grades (C1S, C2S Foldover, & Skin Blister)
- Candesce® Coated Back Side (CBS)
- Candesce® Top Sheet
- Candesce® Plate Grades
- Candesce® Foodservice C1S
- ReMagineTM Folding Carton
needs.
Lamitech Sales
Greif Is Raising The Prices On All Uncoated Recycled Board (URB) And Coated Recycled Board (CRB) Grades
Dear Mill Group Customer,
Greif is raising the prices on all uncoated recycled board (URB) and coated recycled board (CRB) grades by $50/short ton effective today with new orders placed.
Demand continues to remain extremely strong for our paperboard products, and our production and delivery costs continue to increase. Your sales representative will be contacting you soon to discuss this increase.
I would like to thank you for your continued commitment to Greif. Your business is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to servicing your needs with high quality paperboard products.
Lamitech Sales
Constrained supplies, higher freight costs, and continued strong demand fuel ongoing price increases
Constrained supplies, higher freight costs, and continued strong demand fuel ongoing price increases
Globally, during the pandemic, demand for the manufacturing sector plummeted drastically, paperboard being no different, faced the lack of demand. Now while the economy is recovering, the many markets and the paperboard market is experiencing an significant increase in demand. A sudden surge in demand has led to a major imbalance in the demand-supply chain. In addition there is a major shortage in the transportation & trucking availability and those costs have escalated tremendously in recent months, Another factor on the freight costs is most recently the fuel surcharge escalations of 35% due the increased cost of diesel fuel. Due to this gap, the cost of all raw materials has increased multiple times over the past several months, and just today most major paper mills are announcing another 6 to 8% price increase “Effective immediately” with more increases likely to come based upon our conversations with our mills in all paper and board grades. We are doing everything possible to limit these increases and avoid product flow disruptions. But unfortunately, that comes at a cost.
Please be assured that we will continue to evaluate all factors to identify and deliver premium products while controlling costs. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. If you have any questions about your products specifically, please feel free to contact us.
Lamitech Sales
New Price Increases
March 01, 2021 - Several market factors, including transportation rates and the strengthening American paperboard market, have increased our costs significantly. This has affected our entire industry very quickly. Many of our industries and product categories are seeing rising material costs. We continually work to mitigate cost increases through greater efficiency and have maintained our current pricing on average for 2 years or more, unfortunately the current conditions are extreme and require us to act..
The exact increase varies between grades, but on average will be around 7-8% on current business and all product orders should request the current price. In addition based upon dialog with a variety of suppliers and market information we would also feel it necessary that you be aware that this adjustment might not be the only one this year. We will continue to keep you informed of potential changes in the industry and help reduce any impact this may cause. We have tried to minimize the increase as much as possible and if you have any questions, please contact your Lamitech representative.
We appreciate your ongoing support during the unprecedented times has presented to all of us. Lamitech is committed to servicing your account in this difficult and challenging environment.
Thank you again for your business!
Lamitech Sales
Price Increase for Corrugated Products in North America
February 23, 2021 - Several major North American producers of containerboard have recently increased linerboard prices by $50-$70/ton. Though these price increases are not yet reflected in Pulp & Paper (Fastmarkets RISI) — the industry publication that drives many packaging paper supply contracts — this recent round of increases is already being adopted by several integrated and independent corrugated manufacturers.
While corrugated increases are expected a couple times a year, this situation is slightly abnormal because the increase is being driven by tight supply and sustained increase in demand, which has not let up despite the holiday season coming to an end. These issues are compounded by the rise in input costs and unpredictable shortages in labor due to COVID-19.
Lamitech Sales
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Announces General Rate Increase
February 15, 2021 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
THOMASVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) today announced a general rate increase (GRI) of 4.9 percent applicable to rates established under the existing ODFL 559, 670, and 550 tariffs effective March 1, 2021.
Todd A. Polen, Old Dominion’s Vice President – Pricing Services, commented, "At Old Dominion, we are committed to delivering our premium value proposition of on-time, claims-free service at a fair price. To satisfy our customers’ expectations and deliver on the promises we have made, we must continue to enhance our high-quality service network and systems. This GRI will affect our class tariffs and is intended to partially offset the rising costs of real estate, new equipment, technology investments, and competitive employee wage and benefit packages. Although the GRI will impact each customer differently based on specific shipment lanes and distance traveled, it is consistent with our long-term yield management philosophy and the overall impact of the increase is anticipated to be approximately 4.9 percent. The GRI also provides for a nominal increase in minimum charges with respect to intrastate, interstate and cross border lanes.”
Lamitech Sales
Greif is Raising the Prices On All Uncoated Recycled Board (URB) Grades
Dear Mill Group Customer,
Greif is raising the prices on all uncoated recycled board (URB) grades by $50/short ton effective with shipments starting Thursday, March 4th, 2021.
Greif continues to experience increasing demand for our paperboard products and at the same time, our costs for producing and delivering your products continue to increase. Your sales representative will be contacting you soon to discuss this increase.
I would like to thank you for your continued commitment to Greif. Your business is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to servicing your needs with high quality paperboard products
Lamitech Sales
Sappi North America Announces a Transactional Price Increase
Sappi North America announces a transactional price increase of $50/ton on all shipments on or after Monday, February 15, 2021 on the following products:
• Proto
• Proto Litho
• LusterFSB
• LusterPlate
The increase applies to all calipers. Standard differentials and upcharges apply.
Please call your Sappi sales representative with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support.
Lamitech Sales
Where Start My Paperboard Selection
Stepping into the packaging arena can be intimidating. It is tough to know where—or even how—to start. Often the package is the first item that needs to be designed. There are many different grades of paperboard, so you will want to select one that is sturdy enough for your packaging needs and balances your budget and your brand. In the paperboard world, there are plenty of types available and in several different grades, each with unique features suitable for different reasons. The most popular grades of paperboard are:
Recycled Chipboard – Is a thick paper-based board that is made from 100% recycled fiber. Chipboard is a very versatile board stock that can be converted for a variety of uses, from industrial packaging and commercial printing to boxes and crafting. Chipboard ranges widely in thickness, from .016 up to .250”. The backside of a legal pad of paper is one common example of thin chipboard, while hardback book covers are an example of a thicker higher density chipboard.
Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) - Also known as bleached board, this is a premium bright solid white paperboard grade produced with virgin bleached wood pulp. It is often coated with a thin layer of white kaolin clay to improve its printing surface and may also be coated with polyethylene (PE) for wet strength and food packaging. Bakery boxes and pharmaceutical packaging is often made from SBS. The thickness range is vast, from a single ply .008” up to .250” for a multi ply laminated board.
Coated Virgin Kraft (CUK or SUS Board) – A natural brown paperboard with excellent tear resistance making it the strongest board in the industry. Often it is coated with white kaolin clay for printing. Coated Virgin kraft is popular for beer and soda packaging. Available thicknesses typically range from .012” to .024”
Coated Recycled Board (CRB) – Also known as Clay Coated News Back (CCNB), this recycled paperboard is typically coated with a thin layer of white kaolin clay to improve the printing surface. It is produced from 100% recycled paperboard including old containers and newspapers. CRB is often used for consumer packaging, frozen foods, and dry goods. Available thicknesses typically range from .012” to .024”
These are just a few of the most basic type of paperboards available. There is plenty to consider when it comes to deciding on your paperboard. Cost, speed, and quality all bring their own requirements or limitations to be considered, and you need to decide what matters most to the creation of your packaging
Packaging is complicated. We are here to be a resource to find the perfect paperboard fit for your needs, brand, and your budget. Be sure to stop by Lamitech.com and see what the world of Lamitech has to offer. And if you do not see what you are looking for, or have any paperboard-related questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Let’s see what we can create, together.
Andrew Londergan