Q4 Paper Outlook — Cuts in Capacity

While not currently impacting printers, numerous consolidations followed by several mill closings could hurt paper availability, according to Roy Grossman, president of Sandy Alexander, in Clifton, NJ.

"Uncertainty is the key word here. With Sappi's withdrawal from the U.S uncoated paper and converting paper segments, we see a lack of stability in the short term. Availability, until recently, has not been an issue. However, due to production cutbacks, it is beginning to tighten."