Conceptual illustration: generic tissue machine, not a photograph of the Palatka mill

Georgia-Pacific's Palatka No. 4 Rebuild: Investment Is Not a Shutdown Schedule

Separate the announced $150 million tissue-machine rebuild and expected second-quarter 2028 completion from an undisclosed shutdown window.

October 30, 2026 · PackingMaster
Visualization of the second-wave price-hike domino across five North American mills and its expected impact on Korean containerboard import prices

North America Containerboard Second-Wave Hike Announcements for June 2026: A June-September Import-Price Simulation for Korean Box Buyers

Six major North American producers announced $50-$70 per ton containerboard increases for June 2026. Most specified June 1, while Pratt specified June 8. This post treats them as announced increases—not confirmed transaction prices—and models possible effects on Korean import quotes.

June 3, 2026 · PackingMaster