Caraustar Hiking Paperboard Prices

 

Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced that it will raise prices on all coated and uncoated recycled paperboard grades by a minimum of 6 percent, effective with shipments on September 20.

 

The decision to raise prices is often indicative of a tightening market for the finished product. Over the past year various trade associations have shown that shipments for corrugated boxes have steadily increased. This improvement typically indicates a strengthening market for the finished product.