high-quality containerboard for our plants and custom- ers,” Kowlzan says. “We have significantly invested in the No. 3 machine and its capabilities after we converted it to containerboard in 2018. Moving some production to low- er-cost PCA facilities where we are investing in production improvements will further optimize our mill system, result- ing in even greater efficiencies.”
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 PCA (CONT’D FROM PAGE 1) The No. 2 paper machine has approximately 140,000 tons of annual corrugated medium capacity but has been idle since May. The new configuration is expected to lower production costs in Wallula by about $125 per ton compared with 2025 levels thanks to an improved cost structure and utilization rate. PCA also plans to replace the 250,000 tons of reduced capacity with production enhancements at other mills in its network starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. “By operating as a single-machine recycled mill, we will streamline operations at the facility and significantly lower our cost of production while continuing to produce
The eliminated capacity eventually is expected to be replaced, as PCA expects about 140,000 tons per year of linerboard capacity to come up at its containerboard mill in Jackson, Alabama. The company also says additional improvements at acquired Greif facilities and at its con- tainerboard mill in Counce, Tennessee, will replace the re- maining capacity when needed. PCA currently operates 10 mills and 92 corrugated products plants and related facilities. Visit www.packagingcorp.com for more information.
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