Uncoated Price Increase .... again

Most of the industry is bracing for yet another price increase in June for Uncoated Woodfree papers. Many believe the copy papers will increase $60/ton ($3.00/cwt) and the roll and folio sheets will increase $40.00/ton ($2.00/cwt). The market demand appears to maintain a strong backlog and producer’s inventories have declined. The Weyerhaeuser announcement has created some fear; however, continued consolidation in the industry is needed