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 Welch Packaging first entered the south-central Ken- tucky region with the acquisition of AtCorr Packaging in 2023. With operations in seven states in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Midsouth, this acquisition reinforces Welch’s commitment to serve new customers and provide a great associate experience. “We are excited to join the Welch Packaging family of companies,” said Jolly and Brinkerhoff. “Joining the network of Welch sheet plants supported by their sheet feeder system will allow us to serve exist- ing and new customers with expanded product capability, while providing a strong cause for our associates.” Welch Packaging Acquires (CONT’D FROM PAGE 1)
Specific terms of this agreement were not disclosed. In September 2024, Welch Packaging also joined forc- es with multi-generational, family-owned Capitol City Con- tainer Corp in Indianapolis (Cap City Container). Owners Rich Purcell, Mike Purcell, and Josh Bryant led the business for many years and brought decades of ex- perience to the Welch roster. In addition to an experienced team, Cap City Container brought state-of-the-art equip- ment and a new product niche to Welch Packaging. Founded in 1985, Welch Packaging is a multi-genera- tional, family-owned and led business. Welch creates cus- tom corrugated products and packaging solutions for local customers. The company operates a network of corrugat- ed sheet plants supported by its own sheet feeder system. For more information, visit welchpkg.com . SOKY and Welch Packaging executives, from left: Brock Welch, Wes Jolly, Scott Welch, Jim Brinkerhoff, and Joe Stiglitz.
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