COVERAGE NOTE: Call for comments on proposed change to kraft paper price coverage.

February 26, 2016

By Will Mies, Director, and News Editorial

Due to market consolidation, RISI is proposing to discontinue coverage of the following grades:

unbleached grocery bag 70-lb and 30-lb

bleached grocery bag 30-lb

If the proposed changes are implemented, these price assessments will be discontinued as of March 16, 2016.

If you have comments on the proposed change, please contact Editorial Director Will Mies at wmies@risi.com by March 12, 2016.

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