Paper Outlook — No Woe, Status Quo

Kelty doesn't envision a change in the domestic market during the foreseeable future and believes a concern over the consistent availability from foreign suppliers is the only reason keeping many printers from taking advantage of the superior prices.

"One interesting variable is the availability of high-quality paper from South America and Indonesia, which is priced below what is available locally," Kelty points out. "The opacity and whiteness of these foreign products is excellent. The big issue is long-term availability. You may be able to get it today, but what will be the situation in a few months? That's what is holding companies back from utilizing these sources."