More Paperboard Price Hikes Out for October

Two U.S. paperboard makers have come out with October price hikes for uncoated recycled paperboard.

Sonoco said that it will increase prices in the U.S. and Canada by $35 per ton for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades, effective with shipments on October 11.

RockTenn announced a $35 per ton price increase on all grades of its uncoated recycled paperboard, effective with shipments on October 18.

In addition, on Sept. 13 Caraustar announced a $35 per ton on all uncoated recycled paperboard grades effective Sept. 27, and The Newark Group is out with a $30 per ton increase effctive Oct. 4.

SOURCE: Sonoco and RockTenn
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