Caraustar Industries (Austell, Ga., USA) announced this week a price increase of $50 per ton on all uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) grades. The increase on the uncoated recycle board grades will be effective starting with shipments next month starting on July 9.

The increase according to the company is in response to strong market dynamics and inflationary cost pressures in transportation, chemicals, and other recycled paperboard input materials.