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6 Jun 2025
The State of Washington has several programs in place to assist with the costs associated with transitioning to Phenol Free Papers. These include: Reimbursement funding. Collection and disposal services. Opportunities for businesses to transition to less toxic options. For the direct link and more information,  CLICK HERE This is the link for information specific to
6 Jun 2025
We have been diligently following and investigating the rules that are regulating the use of Phenols in the state of Washington. This link – CLICK HERE – contains specific wording in their regulations.  Please take note of section “C, i” that is highlighted.   This leaves a grey area as to the product that is already in the state
7 May 2025
Most of us are aware of the environmental rulings against certain chemicals in the State of California.  For those that are not familiar with this, Google Proposition 65. You may already be up to speed if you have seen “Proposition 65” warning labels on various consumer products. Regarding Thermal paper, the State of California added
23 Apr 2025
Hansol Paper has announced a 10% increase on thermal paper due to Tariffs. Here is the actual increase letter: Hansol paper annouces 10% price increase on thermal paper in US market(2)
23 Apr 2025
Domtar has just announced a 10% increase in cost for their thermal paper.   25.05.23 Domtar Thermal Price Announcement
21 Apr 2025
Appvion has announced a 10% price increase on all products effective May 21, 2025. Appvion Price Increase 42125  
6 Apr 2025
With the Trump Administration’s stance on Tariffs, we are starting to see notices from Thermal Paper Mills regarding the potential impact.  Although no firm increases have been announced, you can see by these letters that the table is being set for market changes. Hansol Hansol America’s position on US import tariff announcement_2025-04Apr-03 Koehler PM_Konsequenz-Einfuehrung-US-Zoelle_EN_250404  
2 Apr 2025
Per the attached article, Appvion is announcing an 8% increase on Non-Top Coated Label Products, effective April 20, 2025. Information shared from Fastmarkets Forest Products on March 25, 2025. RISI Article 4-2-2025
25 Mar 2025
SunChemical has announced an increase of 3.75% on Printing Inks.  Although this has a minimal impact on most projects, it is something to consider with long-term agreeements. Here is the physical letter from SunChemical Tariff Surcharge – Customer Letter 03042025   If you have any questions, please contact Brandon Kent at bkent@telemarkcorp.com
26 Feb 2025
As all the mills are starting to convert over from BPA and BPS Free to Phenol Free, we are hearing from the mills of a sizable price increase in cost for the chemistry in the Phenol Free papers.  Originally, some of the mills were telling clients that the change would be “cost neutral”, however, this