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Paper Market Update Q3 2019

Paper Market Update Q3 2019

Like most other industries, the paper industry is global. With many options available for sourcing their paper, printers take a variety of factors into consideration when deciding which supplier to go with. For our Q3 Paper Market Update, we’re taking a look at the...

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Paper Market Update Q2 2019

Paper Market Update Q2 2019

Behind the Numbers A cursory look at market trends might look less-than-stellar, but a deeper dig into the numbers shows that print is growing in important, strategic arenas—all of which are poised for growth. While overall print demand is shrinking, specific and...

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Current Paper Market Conditions

Current Paper Market Conditions

SPC’s latest pricing bulletin: Input costs continue to rise, mostly because transportation and pulp costs are at ten-year highs. Mills Are Operating at Peak Capacity Paper mills are essentially sold out, with operating rates high above 90%. Most mills are implementing...

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Current Paper Market Conditions

Paper Market Update

At SPC we’re always trying to keep you up-to-date with the latest info and intelligence that relates to your marketing efforts. In recent months, it has become clear that changes in the paper market will affect both pricing and project timelines. Increases are Coming...

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