Caraustar Announces a Price Increase on Mill Converted Specialty Products of Uncoated Recycled Board

ATLANTA, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Caraustar Industries, Inc. announces a price increase on all URB Mill Converted products; pasted or laminated, sheeted, cut to size, rounded corners, and other specialty operations or packaging. The increase amount will be up to $40 per ton, depending on the actual requirements, and will be effective with shipments on or after April 23, 2012.           

Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products.  The company is a socially responsible corporation, is committed to environmentally sound practices and is dedicated to providing customers with outstanding value through innovative products and services.  Caraustar has developed its leadership position in the industry through diversification and integration from raw materials to finished products.  Caraustar serves the four principal recycled boxboard product end-use markets:  tubes and cores; folding cartons; gypsum facing paper and specialty paperboard products.  For additional information on Caraustar, please visit the company's website at www.caraustar.com.

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