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15 Oct 2026
Washington State has updated the website with information regarding Enforcement and Penalties for Non-Compliance as it related to Phenol-Free Products. Here is the direct link:  WAC 173-337-030   This was also provide from the Safer Products for WA Compliance Lead: A manufacturer violating a requirement of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to
24 Sep 2026
Jujo announces a 5% increase for thermal papers, effective October 1, 2026 Click her for the actual announcement:  https://www.jujothermal.com/jujo-thermal-to-increase-prices-of-its-thermal-papers-3/
14 Aug 2026
Kanzaki Specialty Papers announced a 3% Surcharge on all order shipments after September 14, 2026. Click here for a copy of the mill letter:    Kanazaki Increae 8142026   If you have any questions, contact bkent@telemarkcorp.com
4 Aug 2026
Domtar is announcing an 8% price increase on 48, 55, and 80 gram, non-top coated thermal papers, effective September 1, 2026 For a copy of the mill letter, see attached image. Domtar thermal price announcement   For questions, email bkent@Telemarkcorp.com
28 Jul 2026
July 27, 2026 Koehler Group announced an 8% increase on thermal paper. You can read the increase notice from the Mill by clicking on the link below: Koehler Thermal Press Release 07272026   If you have any questions, email bkent@telemarkcorp.com
19 May 2026
Appvion today announced a 17% increase on their Polythermal Film products.  This increase will take effect on any shipment from the mill after June 1, 2026.   Those most likely affected by this are in the parking industry, where their Polythermal Films are the product of choice for Parking Citations.   Here is a copy
29 Apr 2026
Hansol announced a 10% Increase on thermal paper, effective immediately. Please see attached Letter from Hansol, for further explanation: Hansol Price Adjustment Notification Letter 260427    If you have any questions, you can contact bkent@telemarkcorp.com.
8 Apr 2026
Kanzaki has announced a 10% increase on all products effective May 1, 2026 Here is a copy of the Mill Increase letter:  KSP Customer Notice 3.31.26
6 Apr 2026
On March 27th, Appvion announced an increase of 8.5% on all stocks.  They reference higher expenses in Utilities, Freight, and Labor.  This takes effect April 27th, 2026. Attached is the letter from the mill:  Appvion Price Increase Letter_3.27.26 FINAL
26 Mar 2026
Leuco dyes are something we should all be familiar with.  Several years ago, we faced a global shortage of the chemical, which directly affected the pricing and availability of thermal paper globally. It has come to our attention that several chemicals used to produce Leuco Dye are petroleum-based and might be supplied by  Israel. If