Board Converting News, April 6, 2020

Board Converting News, April 6, 2020

BoardConverting Serving the North American Corrugated and Folding Carton Industries for 36 years April 6, 2020 VOL. 36, NO. 14

Founding Principles Guide General Converting, Inc. BY JACKIE SCHULTZ

FBA: The Industry Must Continue To Function

The Fibre Box Association (FBA) has issued a statement addressing the need for the corru- gated industry to keep functioning during the coronavirus pandemic. “Manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes are working to keep transport packag- ing flowing to makers of essential products, including packaging for food and other con- sumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, tissue and hygiene products and more amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dennis Colley, FBA’s President and CEO. “Corrugated and cardboard packaging is the backbone of the American supply chain. As COVID-19 changes our daily lives, we want to assure consumers that the box industry is continuing to operate and to deliver needed packaging to our customers who supply gro- cery stores, pharmacies, doctor’s offices and hospitals with food and medical supplies to keep us all healthy and safe.” The association says it has joined with the Washington, DC, based American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) in encouraging federal, state and local governments to rec- ognize the corrugated packaging industry as

General Converting Inc. (GCI) adheres to a business philosophy that has fostered nearly four decades of steady growth. Located in the Chi- cago suburb of Bolingbrook, Illinois, the independent folding carton manufacturer specializes in the candy and confections market, serving many recognizable household names. It also serves the food, electron- ics, cosmetics, automotive and pharmaceutical industries. Customers are located throughout the U.S.

When Robert and Shirley Ruebenson founded GCI in 1982 they es- tablished core values that continue to this day. The business model ad- vocates a culture of people first. No one has an official title, at least not on their business cards, and a real live person answers the telephone. Employees have a voice and their viewpoints matter, especially when it comes to producing a quality product. “We empower people to make decisions and we make it so that people look forward to coming to work,” Bob Ruebenson, President, says. “If someone has a good idea we implement it.” “It’s a different business model,” adds John Barry, General Manager. “Everyone is treated with a tremendous amount of respect, autonomy and authority. That’s the atmosphere that’s fostered here. Bob always makes sure the environment is positive.” Bob Ruebenson is the second generation owner. He joined GCI From left, GCI President Bob Ruebenson, Karina Fernandez, Braulio Her- rera, Dave Mickiewicz and John Barry in front of the new Bobst Mastercut.

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WHAT’S INSIDE 8 ISM: Manufacturing Shrinks, Economy Expands in March 10 AICC Continues Weekly COVID-19 Teleconferences 12 Coronavirus Unlikely To Spread Via Corrugated Packaging 14 Impact Alliance, Carton Craft Win ICG Supplier Award

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‘essential’ when drafting ‘shelter in place’ orders. “We ask for clear exclusion of our manufacturing operations to limit disruptions to the supply chain,” says AF&PA. “Disruption in the availability of these goods would cause significant hardships to consumers across the country who depend on steady and stable supplies.” The Brussels based International Confederation of Paper and Board Converters (CITPA) in Europe says cross-border restrictions should be avoided in the case of paper and board packaging and the raw materials used to produce them. The organization says its paper and board converter members call on the European Commission and member states’ governments to ensure continued cross-border and intercountry transport of raw materials, goods and packaging.” “The industry urges governments to keep the borders open and to allow continued transport of raw materials and packaging which are vital for the medical and food sectors,” says CITPA Secretary General Angelika Christ, who noted that member states are starting to develop lists of key or critical sectors, and CITPA is calling on them and the European Commission to ensure that paper and board packaging manufacturing and related value chain activities are recognized as such. “It is a critical sector and should be included in the ‘green corridors’ for the free-flowing transport of raw materials and goods,” says Christ.

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AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indi- cated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.

REGION E. Coast Midwest Southeast Southwest

42# Kraft liner $885.00-890.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $930.00-940.00 $903.00-912.00

26# Semi-Chem. Medium

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$820.00-850.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $865.00-875.00 $838.00-858.00

West Coast U.S. Average

SHEET PRICES BY REGION (AVERAGE) Per 1MSF, local delivery included, 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. Sheets

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200# 275#

$62.26

$72.05

$62.69 $82.80

$85.35 119.54

$73.13 101.29

97.32

99.89

90.86

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OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34

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275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL

107.46 118.45

114.69 129.32

116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56

141.08

122.76

148.46

131.80

CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.

42# Kraft Liner 26#

Semi-Chem Medium

East West

$920.00 $965.00

$910.00 $945.00

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CARES Act To Expand Relief To Individuals, Businesses

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The law is an attempt to address issues at the federal level through economic support to the business sector, employ- ees, individuals and families, and specific industries that have been impacted by the global pandemic, including air transportation, health care, and education. Highlights of the act include immediate tax rebates of up to $1,200 per taxpayer; forgivable, subsidized loansto small businesses; direct loans to the hardest hit industries; the relaxation of income tax rules and deadlines; ongoing financial aid to students, schools, and colleges; and direct stabilization of money market mutual funds. In order to assist small businesses that have seen their operations halted or cut back by the disease itself, public health measures, or loss of business due to the reaction to COVID-19, the CARES Act extends the qualifications for borrowers and the size of loans that are available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans will also help businesses pay for the increased medical, family, and sick leave they will be required to offer employees un- der the recently enacted Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. Visit www.sbc.senate.gov for more information.

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