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17 Jan 2022
Kanzaki Specialty Papers is announcing a price increase on all products globally, effective with shipments on or after February 15, 2022. Kanzaki Specialty Papers continues to receive price increases and surcharges on raw materials, logistics and other operational costs. The supply of thermal and ink jet products continues to be limited as unprecedented demand and
13 May 2021
At 6pm EST on Wednesday, May 13, 2021 Domtar joined their competitive thermal paper suppliers with an announcement of 12%-15% increases. For comparison, other mills have already announced 10%-12% increases. Along with the increases, we are being told that US Mill Capacity is at 100%. This is concerning because of the new Anti-Dumping Tariffs that
11 May 2021
May 10, 2021Dear Valued Customer,I hope this letter finds you and your team well during this challenging period for many businesses.Double H Plastics continues to strive in our efforts to minimize the impact of escalating cost factors for our customer base. For many months we have witnessed sharp price increases in our primary raw materials,
11 May 2021
Date:     May 7, 2021 To:         To Whom It May Concern               From:      Ken Klug, Director of Purchasing Subject:  Raw Material Update (Customer Update) The delivery of energy-cure raw materials continues to be very challenging. The end of Force Majeure for our many suppliers was anticipated to occur in May.  Lack of raw materials has forced suppliers
10 May 2021
Hansol announces 12% price increase on thermal paper in USA, Canada effective May 7 as new import duties are imposed TORONTO, ON, May 7, 2021 (Fastmarkets RISI) – Hansol on May 7 announced a 12% price increase on all their thermal paper products in the USA and Canada, including light and heavy weights, top and
6 May 2021
DOC has made a preliminary determination of the antidumping duty margins in the four thermal paper investigations.  The preliminary rates are as follows: Korea: Hansol: 6.19 percent All other exporters:  6.19 percent Germany: Koehler: 2.78 percent All other exporters:  2.78 percent Japan: NPI: 35.71 percent All other exporters:  35.71 Spain: Torraspapel: 41.45 percent All others
19 Apr 2021
As we all know 2020 was a tough year to be in business.  It seems like 2021 is shaping up to provide another set of challenges.  These challenges do not just revolve around double digit increases in materials, but even worse, very long extended deliveries, if any delivery at all.  Yes, you heard it correctly,
10 Mar 2021
  Koehler Paper to increase thermal paper prices up to 10% for new orders in Latin America, effective immediately OBERKIRCH, Germany, March 8, 2021 (Press Release) – Koehler Paper Group, leading manufacturer of thermal paper, is increasing prices in Latin America for thermal paper by up to 10% for all new orders, effective immediately. This
3 Mar 2021
March 1, 2021 Appvion announced a price increase ranging from 4%-10%, effective on shipments on May 3, 2021. Non-Top Coated Products are increasing 10%, Top-Coated Products are increasing 7%, and Film Products are Increasing 4%. If you would like a copy of the actual announcement, please contact Brandon Kent, bkent@telemarkcorp.com.
28 Jan 2021
We are writing to inform you that Appvion is increasing prices up to 7% for all direct thermal paper, film, and other coated products globally. It is effective on all shipments beginning February 28, 2022. Overall, our industry and business continue to endure unprecedented volatility in its supply and escalating costs. We are closely monitoring