M-real increases label and packaging prices

M-real is to increase the prices for its one side coated label and flexible packaging papers produced at its Simpele mill in Finland and M-real Zanders

Gohrsmühle mill in Germany.

The price increase will range from 5 to 6 per cent depending on grade and region and is to come into effect for all invoicing from the 1 October 2010.

The increase is due to the continuing escalation of costs in paper manufacturing and distribution.