Some Mills Announce Coated Paper Price Increase

Lately, pulp and transportation cost increases have forced many mills to evaluate paper prices. Sappi will increase prices on coated woodfree paper sheets and rolls by 10% starting with March shipments. Also citing increased costs and unsustainable margins, Lecta, the second largest European coated woodfree paper producer, announced a 9-12% price increase on coated woodfree paper, effective with deliveries as of March 15th.