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Sonoco to Increase Prices for Core Board, Paperboard in Europe

The pricing decision is driven by a general shortage of old corrugated containers and elevated energy costs.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Sonoco Products Company announced it is implementing a €60 per metric ton price increase for all grades of core board and paperboard in Europe effective with all deliveries from April 7, 2025. According to Adam Wood, VP, Industrial Paper Products Europe for Sonoco, the pricing decision is driven by a general shortage of old corrugated containers (OCC), the primary raw material in core board production, and elevated energy costs. “OCC generation has been low across Europe which has resulted...

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