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U.S. containerboard capacity reaches record

U.S. containerboard capacity increased 1.5 percent in 2019, reaching a record 40.3 million tons, the American Forest & Paper Association reported while releasing its 60th annual industry Survey of Paper,… Thank you for checking us…


Covid-19 has caused unprecedented impact, WestRock says

By Ken McEntee The Covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented volatility in global markets, but WestRock remains well-positioned with the right strategy to succeed and create value for its stakeholders, company… Thank you for checking us…


Recycled fiber price rise is unprecedented, Sonoco says

By Ken McEntee The “unprecedented” rise in recovered paper prices during March will have a significant impact on Sonoco’s second quarter results, CEO Howard Coker said, while announcing the company’s… Thank you for checking us…



The Market: OCC rises to 31-month high

By Ken McEntee Although mill groups like Sonoco this month have publicly projected that recovered paper prices could reach $100 per ton by July, in reality, old corrugated containers (OCC)… Thank you for checking us…


Greif to increase recycled paperboard prices

Greif Inc. said it will implement a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB), effective with shipments beginning May 18, 2020. Greif also announced… Thank you for checking us…


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Sonoco to raise recycled paperboard price

Sonoco said it will implement a $50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) in the U.S. and Canada, effective with shipments beginning May 13,… Thank you for checking us…


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Sonoco to add recycled board machine, close another

Sonoco said it will invest $83 million to strengthen its uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) mill system in the United States and Canada while exiting the corrugated medium business by the… Thank you for checking us…



Greif completes sale of Consumer Packaging Group

Greif Inc. has completed its previously announced divestiture of the Consumer Packaging Group (CPG) business for $85 million in cash to Graphic Packaging Holding Company. Graphic Packaging will acquire seven… Thank you for checking us…