Mar 19, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. Papyrus announced price increases for wood-free uncoated papers, meaning office papers, folio sheets and reels by 5-8% as of April 15, 2012. The size of the increase is depending on product grade and profitability, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. As a merchant Papyrus acts in the supply chain between paper producers and paper consumers, where balancing margins on product sold, net contribution from delivery services and distribution cost is crucial for maintaining a sustainable operation. Over a period of time Papyrus has seen a continuous margin and profit deterioration within the segment of printing and writing. Increased raw material cost and noticeable changed supply-demand situation has now led to increased prices and constraints in product availability from leading producers of uncoated papers, as the company said. Papyrus is a leading European merchant in paper, facility supplies and industrial packaging. The company is currently present 22 countries across Europe and employs some 2 500 people.