Sonoco to increase prices for all uncoated recycled paperboard products

Sonoco is implementing a US$50 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard in the US and Canada, effective with shipments beginning July 2, 2018.

Sonoco to increase prices for all uncoated recycled paperboard products

Sonoco cited continuing inflation of input costs, especially freight and papermaking chemicals, and significantly longer backlogs at its mills as the drivers for this pricing action.

Sonoco identified itself as one of the largest integrated manufacturers of uncoated recycled paperboard in the US and Canada, producing more than one million tons annually from 11 mills.