October 1, 2017 US Price Increase on Resolute Forest Products’ Coated & SC Grades

Please be advised that, effective with shipments on or after October 1, 2017, Resolute Forest Products will raise its Coated and SC paper prices by amounts specified below (see primary grades listed).  The products impacted by the price increase include, but are not limited to, the following: ResoluteBrite 76 Gloss; ResoluteBrite 76 Satin; ResoluteGloss; ResoluteBlonde Gloss = + $1.00/cwt US and ResoluteSCA+; ResoluteSCA; ResoluteSCB; ResoluteSNC = + $2.00/cwt US.

The increases will be applicable to all basis weights and finishes, and all up charges apply.

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