More $60/ton hikes posted on bleached kraft bag paper after IP closes Courtland

摘要

More North American suppliers announced $60/ton price increases on lightweight bleached kraft paper used in fast food takeout bags, contacts said recently. International Paper (IP) first announced the increase to converters effective with shipments Sept. 9. Domtar then announced a similar increase for Oct. 1. Evergreen Packaging later in September announced the $60/ton increase on bleached kraft bag grades for Oct. 25. Twin Rivers informed converter customers of the $60/ton price increase on its bleached bag grades for Nov. 1.