Uncoated Freesheet also witnessing Price Pressure

Reports in the market confirm producers of roll stock for uncoated freesheet are discounting to about $30-40/ton. Some of the production ending up in the market is from large coated manufacturers that have 'turned of the coater' and flooded the market with cheaper uncoated paper. We are beginning to also hear of discounts for large spot orders of cut size. Both Domtar (North America's largest producer) and Boise (#3) will idle equipment in an effort to stabilize supply and pricing.