Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced a price increase of 8% on all paper tube and core and protective packaging product lines. The increase will be effective starting with shipments on March 12, 2018.

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Caraustar announces 8% price increase on all paper tubes and cores and protective packaging products

Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced a price increase of 8% on all paper tube and core and protective packaging product lines. The increase will be effective starting with shipments on March 12, 2018.

The increase is in response to strong market dynamics and inflationary cost pressures in transportation (both inbound and outbound), raw materials, chemicals and other material inputs.

Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products.