Uncoated Free Sheet Markets Tightening
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It's not on the scale of IP's early 2010 Franklin, Va., USA, closure, but it will tighten the market, Wilde says, referring to Domtar's announcement last week that it will close a 25,000 tpy paper machine at Ashdown, Ark. The move suggests a focus on maintaining supply/demand balance in a structurally declining market, Wilde continues. Producers have announced a $40/ton price increase on offset rolls and converting grades for April. Reports suggest the $40/ton offset hike is gaining traction. Most industry participants expect a May cut-size attempt, he says.
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