The Newark Group, Cranford, N.J., USA, has implemented a 5% price increase on all converting products, including: tubes, cores, chipboard roll heads, chipboard sheets, laminated paperboard sheets, floor protection, panels, spines, game boards and packaging offerings. This increase became effective with all orders shipped on or after Monday, July 22.

"While continuous improvement in our processes is an ongoing effort, escalating external costs make this price change necessary." said Paul Spitale, VP of Sales, Newark Converting Divisions.