News in brief: Lecta further hikes prices for two-side coated papers

Koehler Paper will raise prices of its Color Tech paper range by up to 11 per cent. The announcement applies to deliveries made from 1 December 2022. The company explains that the hike is necessary to offset rising costs of lignite, raw materials, auxiliary materials and logistics....

British prices for brown recycled containerboard have stabilised in May after plummeting in previous months. Many experts believe that prices have now hit rock bottom....

The dominant trends continued to shape the German market for newsprint in May. Paper consumption is declining and paper mills continue to have thin order books. The downward price spiral for newsprint continues. The relatively high paper prices and the growth prospects in the digital segment are prompting investments...