Australian Paper raises prices

Australian Paper has confirmed a price increase for selected uncoated woodfree copy and printing papers effective from July, the company says the price increases are between 3 to 5 per cent.

Andrew Menck, general manager Sales, Australian Paper, says, “Australian Paper regularly reviews all components of our manufacturing and supply chain processes to ensure that we continue to provide our customers with superior service, high quality locally made products and market competitive pricing.

“Following a sustained period of upward pressure on a number of our key input costs including energy, transport, logistics, and raw materials, we have notified our customers of the decision to implement a market wide price increase on selected uncoated woodfree copy and printing papers.

“We remain committed to continuing to offer a full range of premium products to the Australian market backed by a high level of service to our customers. Australian Paper greatly values the market’s support for our local paper manufacturing operations and we will work closely with our customers as we implement these necessary increases.”

Craig Dunn, general manager, Communications and Sustainability says, “We do sell a number of offset grades into the market through our merchant channels, which will be affected.”

Australian Paper was recently successful in an anti-dumping claim made through the Anti-Dumping Commission, which ruled that China, Thailand, Brazil and Indonesia were ruled to have dumped below-market price paper in Australia.

Australian Paper says it contributes more than $900m to Australia’s GDP annually and its Maryvale Mill is also one of the largest employers in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

The area has suffered job losses from the closure of the Hazlewood Power station, and more recently the Victorian government stepped in to purchase Australia's largest hardwood sawmill, at Heyfield to prevent a potential 250 job losses.

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