Midwest Paper Group Announces Price Increase on UFR Grades
Effective with shipments on or after June 1, 2018, Midwest Paper Group will be increasing prices on Ethos Offset, Ethos Offset 30% PCRF and Ethos Offset 100% PCRF.
The increase applies to all basis weights, finishes and private label grades.
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