Jan Appvion Announces Another Increase

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 the economic environment, and while it is a fluid situation, Appvion’s top priority remains to ensure a consistent supply to our customers.

The Appvion team appreciates your partnership and is diligent in working safely, producing superior quality products, and doing everything to alleviate the growing costs. Our sales managers and customer service team can answer any questions regarding this implementation.

Another Paper Increase Announcement

RISI Fastmarkets posted that Koehler Paper is to increase paper pricing by 12%, effective immediately. This is on the heals of other increase announcements as well as the announced increase roll backs by other mills.

To Say that this is creating confusion in the market is an understatement!

Paper Pricing Roll-Back

No you are not looking at a Wal-Mart add where they roll the pricing back. Actually, you are reading about the CRAZY world of thermal paper. Yesterday, on the heals of making a large price increase announcement, Hansol decided that the increase would not be passed on in the US markets. However, they are experiencing large increases in freight costs, so we will hold our breath till a later time.

Editorial by

Brandon Kent, Vice President, Telemark Corporation, bkent@telemarkcorp.com