Volk Packaging To Host BOX 101, Introduction To Corrugated Biddeford, Maine based Volk Packaging will host a ‘BOX 101’ workshop on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at its facility at 11 Morin Street. This introduction to corrugated manufacturing and pur- chasing is designed for customers and others interested in learning more about the process. The session will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will begin with a tour of the plant, where attendees will see Volk’s operation firsthand, including its recently installed Apstar 4-color flexo and 5-color rotary die cutter. After the tour, the group will move into a classroom setting for a practical discussion of the basics—tests, flute profiles, board grades, and common box styles—along with a closer look at how to read a quote. The goal is to give attendees a clearer sense of how boxes are speci- fied, priced, and produced, particularly for those who may not work with these details every day. The workshop is open to anyone interested, regardless of whether they currently buy from Volk. The morning will wrap up with lunch. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP in ad- vance. Questions and RSVP responses can be directed to Kathy Napolitano at Volk Packaging, at kathy@volkboxes. com or (207) 571-5573.
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
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of factors, including the delayed impact of earlier capac- ity closures, normal seasonal patterns, and low invento- ries across the supply chain. Some also acknowledged that pre-buying ahead of announced increases may have played a role, though most downplayed that effect. The June increases come amid a more volatile back- drop than earlier in the year. Geopolitical uncertainty and unsteady consumer confidence weighed on Q1 expecta- tions, though Improving conditions late in the quarter and into early Q2 shifted that outlook. Analysts now see poten- tial for further pricing movement later in the year if current conditions hold.
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