Jul 09, 2008. /Lesprom.com/. Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced that it will increase prices by $50 per ton for all coated recycled paperboard grades, as well as pass through certain freight surcharges to customers, effective with shipments on and after July 28, 2008. Mark I. Maley, Vice President CRB Mills and Converted Products Group Sales, stated, "Economic pressures have dramatically increased the cost of doing business necessitating immediate cost recovery." Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products.