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Sonoco Announces Price Increase for All Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Products

Increased prices by $45 per ton, effective with shipments in the U.S. and Canada beginning Aug. 31, 2015.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Sonoco announced that it will raise the price for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) products by $45 per ton, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada beginning Aug. 31, 2015.
 
“The price increase is driven by recent increases in costs for recovered paper, chemicals and other operating costs,” said Palace Stepps, director of sales and marketing for Sonoco’s North America paper business.

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