AF&PA Releases August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Mohawk is announcing a price increase of 3.0% on all Domtar Lynx ® and and Earth Choice® Envelopes, and on all International Paper Accent ® Opaque and Springhill ® Envelopes effective with orders taken on June 4, 2018. This price increase will be applied to all contracts and promotions, within agreed upon terms, which include these grades. Manufacturing orders for these envelopes on file with Mohawk prior to June 4, but shipping after that date, will retain the agreed upon price.

As people grow weary of online entertainment and digital communication in the age of COVID-19, industry analysts have noticed some interesting paper trends, particularly when it comes to books, education, entertainment and communication. There’s no question that the coronavirus pandemic has changed many things about our daily lives, from the way we work and learn to the way we shop and play. The buying and consuming habits that have emerged over the past several months will keep sociologists and scientists busy for years as they study the effect of isolation on modern human behavior. But as the novelty of working and learning from home wears off, only to be replaced by digital overload and Zoom fatigue, people have started turning off their electronics and embracing analog alternatives, if only for a few hours at a time. The resulting paper trends have created some bright spots for our industry. click read more below for details...

Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices by up to 15 percent on all wet strength resins globally, effective immediately. The price increase is necessary due to the significant increase in key raw material costs combined with a tightening of available supply.