SCA increases the prices on white and brown kraftliner in Europe by €50 per tonne. The new price is valid from April 1, 2021.
“The European kraftliner market continues to be strong and stable”, comments Mikael Frölander, VP Sales and Marketing Containerboard.
https://www.sca.com/en/about-us/Investors/press-releases/2021-02/sca-to-increase-kraftliner-prices-by-50-per-tonne/
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