Tuesday, September 24, 2013

West Fraser Third Mill to Increase Pulp Price

West Fraser informed customers worldwide that its northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) market pulp prices will increase $20/tonne, effective October 1, RISI has learned.
West Fraser's $20/tonne increase would bring its NBSK list price to $970/tonne in North America. That's the same Oct. 1 list competitors Canfor Pulp and Domtar separately announced to US customers on Sept. 20.