companies. The commitment and support are long term, allowing the benefit of innovation and modernization of the businesses. Kolbus GmbH joins four existing engineer- ing companies within the Max Valier group, adding to over 1,000 current employees. Price Hikes For Containerboard, Linerboard Expected On January 1 Georgia-Pacific and International Paper are considering price increases for containerboard, set to take effect Jan- uary, according to financial press reports. Georgia-Pacific has suggested prices increases of $60 per ton for kraftliner and white top and additionally a $90 per ton increase for recycled liner and $90 per ton for medium in the eastern states. In western states, the company reports increases of $80 per ton for kraftliner, $90 per ton for recycled and white top liner and $90 per ton for medium. IP is pushing for $70 per ton increase for liner (including white top), and $90 per ton for medium. Packaging Corporation of America announced price increases of $70 per ton for linerboard and $90 per ton for medium on January 1. Smurfit Westrock announced a $60 per ton increase for unbleached kraft and recycled linerboard and an $80 per ton increase for corrugating medium as well as a $70 per ton increase for white top linerboard in its west region and $50 per ton in the east.
AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. REGION 42# Kraft liner 26# Semi-Chem. Medium $ 900.00-925. 00 $ 825. 00 -$850.00 U.S. Average CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton. 42# Kraft Liner 26# Semi-Chem Medium East $970.00 $960.00 West $1,015.00 $995.00 REGION
Max Valier Acquires (CONT’D FROM PAGE 1)
Kolbus can continue to support all of our existing customer markets and we look forward to a future with accelerated innovation enabling the continuity of high-quality custom- er focused solutions.” Hannes Mahlknecht and Franco Nocera of Max Valier, said, “The acquisition of Kolbus is a valuable strategic ad- dition to our business portfolio, with high-quality mechan- ical engineering and foundry operations, we want to keep the company for the long term, long past its 250th anniver- sary next year.” Max Valier specializes in the acquisition and develop- ment of medium-sized engineering production and service
3
www.boardconvertingnews.com
December 9, 2024
Made with FlippingBook - Online magazine maker