Friday, February 03, 2006

Thoughts for 2006

Paper and Packaging Magazine recently published results of a survey distributors commented on for 2006 forecast for paper.
-More optimistic than 2005 - unit growth 4-10%
-Most anticipate increase price for paper
-When asked about Internet sales - majority believed 'here to stay-and will grow' but many admit to 'only dabbled at web sales"
-Largest concerns for 2006
-Maintaining profit margins
-Inability to pass all paper price increases to end-user
-Increased cost of energy, making deliveries more expensive
-Foreign competition

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