Paper Forecast — Consolidation Cuts Through

While paper availability may not be reduced drastically due to industry consolidation, some printers see a reduction in mill choices. David A. Crone, general manager for Phoenix-based Woods Lithographics, points out that a year ago, his company's options for C1S included Frankote, Union, Temple-Inland, Springhill and Beveridge. Today, each company has been acquired by a larger company (in the case of Beveridge, it is closing its mill this June).