Koehler Paper Group, leading manufacturer of thermal paper is increasing prices for its thermal paper product range by 12-15 % for shipments from April 1st, 2018 onwards.
This increase is essential in order to offset the extreme rise of specialty chemical costs, mainly colorformer as well as historically high pulp prices.
https://www.koehlerpaper.com/en/service/news/meldungen/Price-increase-thermal-paper-Koehler-Paper.php
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