Koehler Paper to increase thermal paper prices by 12-15% from April 1

Please be advised, effective with shipments July 1, 2018 the US transaction price for 45 gsm Marathon Newsprint from Catalyst Paper will be increasing by $22.00/Metric Tonne for new and existing orders. 43 gsm and 40 gsm Marathon Lite newsprint will be increasing according to past practice. Please be advised, effective with shipments July 1, 2018, the US transaction price for 20.9# (34gsm) directory business with Catalyst Paper will be increasing by $30.00 / short ton for new and existing orders. Other basis weights will be increased according to past practice.

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, is pleased to announce the release of its updated Fine Printing Papers Swatchbook. This carefully curated collection showcases the rich textures, vibrant finishes, and unrivaled performance of Monadnock’s most celebrated paper lines, including Astrolite®, Astrolite® Digital+, Caress®, and Dulcet®. Tailored for designers, brand owners, and printers, this swatchbook goes beyond a simple showcase—it provides an immersive, tactile experience that brings the luxurious qualities of Monadnock’s fine papers to life. From high-end brochures to photography books and archival prints, the Fine Printing Papers Swatchbook highlights how Monadnock’s premium fine papers can elevate any project. “Our Fine Printing Papers Swatchbook serves as a gateway to inspiration,” says Julie Brannen, Director of Sales and Sustainable Solutions at Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. “We’ve designed it to offer a hands-on experience that allows creatives the opportunity to fully engage with the paper’s tactile qualities and see firsthand how our craftsmanship can transform their most important projects into evocative stories.”

Members of Unifor Local 10-B voted 80 per cent in favour of a new four-year contract that helps secure the future of the pulp mill with significant investments over the next two years. "Our new collective agreement is good for workers and good for the community," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. "We're proud to work with Domtar to ensure a future for this mill and hundreds of good jobs that Kamloops can rely on." The new collective agreement commits the parties to finding solutions on retiree health benefits, it also works on retention and training of trade workers, and streamlines administration while improving benefits. Unifor says that these gains will be important for the next generation of mill workers as a wave of retirements creates openings. "The collaborative working relationship we have with the union is something that I'm very proud of" stated Jean-Claude Allaire, General Manager of the Domtar Kamloops Mill. "It's our commitment to finding innovative solutions that resulted in a meaningful agreement for both parties". The framework of the new contract is built on Unifor's Western Canada pulp and paper pattern agreement. Click Read More below for additional detail.