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Discusses the options for catalog companies when sourcing paper for their catalogs. Opinion of paper industry professionals on buying paper directly from a paper mill; Differences among small, midsize and large catalogers; Factors that catalogers should consider in selecting a paper source; List of paper mills, paper brokers and printers in the U.S. INSETS: PAPER RESOURCE GUIDE;PAPER GLOSSARY;Selling paper online.

The article discusses things that should and should not be done when buying paper for catalogs. Among the things to consider are comparing samples from various mills, testing paper before rolling it out and being cautious when buying from a seconds house. Things that should not be done include neglecting delivery dates, assuming the same quality of paper from supplier to supplier and allowing a printer to use paper that has been exposed at the shop for more than six months. INSET: Shop around for the right partner and paper.

The article discusses the challenges facing print catalogers trying to purchase paper in the U.S. in 2008. Mill shutdowns continue to affect catalog paper supply. According to Miles Kimball marketing manager Ryan Hennig, the company had to change its paper stock when its text paper was discontinued in February. Ross-Simons jewelry and decor merchant tries to stay ahead of potential paper supply problems by using a dual vendor strategy.

The article focuses on the increase in prices of paper as the result of mill closure and consolidation in the industry in the U.S. It states that the price for coated freesheet paper have risen by 6%-7% since June 2006. It suggests that companies should consider the look they are trying to establish for their catalogs when buying papers. David Goldschmidt, vice president of marketing catalog division for Strategic Paper Group, mentions that further consolidation in paper mills is unavoidable. INSETS: Recycling comes around again;Mills cutting down capacity.

Focuses on the impact of strikes and lockout conducted by labor unions on paper prices in 2005. Impact of a lockout implemented by the Finnish Forest Industries Federation in Finland following the failure of its talks with the Finnish Paperworkers' Union representing paper mill employees on paper prices; Effect of the continuing strike at UPM-Kymmene Group's lightweight coated paper mill in Canada on the supply for coated groundwood in North America; Approaches used by catalogers to address the price changes in paper.

The article discusses how the price increases in the value of paper will affect those in the catalogue industry. It states that effective July 1, 2011 paper mills throughout the U.S. and Canada will raise their prices to 1.50 U.S. dollars per hundredweight (cwt) but that such will take effect in the middle of August. Some believe that this is in response to the coming holidays when demand for paper rises. It is noted that rising costs and low demand will affect both paper producers and catalogue companies.

The article discusses rising paper prices as of April 2011, and the reasons behind them. It states that on April 1, most of the major producers increased their prices by 2 dollars per hundredweight (CWT). This is due to the rising costs of chemicals, fiber, fuel and transportation costs, as well as the February shutdown of NewPage's mill at Whiting, Maine. As a result, buyers have been increasing inventory, while mills have been replenishing theirs cautiously. It is expected, however, that further price hikes may be implemented before year's end. INSET: NEWPAGE'S PROSPECTS.

The article reports on the increasing cost of paper. According to the article, a $3 per hundredweight (cwt) or $60 per ton price will be in effect from October 1, 2008. Bradner Smith & Co. vice president of catalog/publication papers Dan Walsh shares that, New Page Corp. has decided to close its Kimberly, Wisconsin mill which produces 500,000 tons of coated freesheet paper annually. As stated, loads of at least 44,000 lbs of paper shipped from Verso Paper to Wisconsin will incur a $0.15/cwt upcharge effective September 1, 2008.

The article reports on the decision of several paper companies in the U.S. to implement price increases of $3 per hundred weight price for coated freesheet paper. Companies that made such a move include NewPage, West Linn and Bowater. It cites mill closures and postal increase as the major reasons behind the paper price hikes. Dave Norman of Arandell Corp. states that prices for coated freesheet could rise 4% to 7% in the third quarter of 2007.