Price Increase 1st April ….Explanation

An explanation for the soaring prices from a UK mill we use…..

23^rd March 2022

Dear Valued Customer

Since our recent announcements on pricing, we have continued to see a dramatic escalation in volatility and uncertainty with the tragic events in Ukraine creating an unprecedented set of circumstances. This letter is to provide an update on our position regarding business in Russia and emergency steps James Cropper is required to take to mitigate the impact caused by these events.

Everyone at James Cropper is shocked and saddened by the events in Ukraine and the impact on its people. We can confirm that James Cropper Plc has ceased purchasing any raw materials from Russia or Belarus and has immediately suspended trading with customers in these areas until further notice.

One key impact of the war is a further escalation of energy costs, in particular for natural gas. Market prices peaked at a record high and remain way beyond normal expectations. The price increases that we implemented in January & February will not compensate for these unforeseen additional costs and unless we take immediate action we face significant pressure on our ability to continue manufacturing.

With this in mind we must act now to protect our business in order to be able to continue to serve you, our customer, and safeguard our communities:

For certain products and ranges that are no longer economically viable, we will either be exiting them or applying further price increases immediately. Our sales team will be in contact with those customers who are affected.
We will apply an energy surcharge on all orders invoiced on or after Monday 28^th March 2022. The surcharge will be set at £295 per tonne until further notice, however it will be reviewed week commencing 25^th April.

We appreciate the challenges this energy surcharge will present for your own business, but unfortunately we have no other option. We will seek to remove/reduce this surcharge as soon as possible and will constantly monitor the situation.

Please contact your sales or customer service representative if you have any questions about an order and your sales representative will be available to discuss this matter with you should you wish.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership at this incredibly challenging time.

Yours faithfully,

Steve Adams

Managing Director

James Cropper Paper

Established 1845Price increases

The English mill, helping us understand the unprecedented….

23^rd March 2022

Dear Valued Customer

Since our recent announcements on pricing, we have continued to see a dramatic escalation in volatility and uncertainty with the tragic events in Ukraine creating an unprecedented set of circumstances. This letter is to provide an update on our position regarding business in Russia and emergency steps James Cropper is required to take to mitigate the impact caused by these events.

Everyone at James Cropper is shocked and saddened by the events in Ukraine and the impact on its people. We can confirm that James Cropper Plc has ceased purchasing any raw materials from Russia or Belarus and has immediately suspended trading with customers in these areas until further notice.

One key impact of the war is a further escalation of energy costs, in particular for natural gas. Market prices peaked at a record high and remain way beyond normal expectations. The price increases that we implemented in January & February will not compensate for these unforeseen additional costs and unless we take immediate action we face significant pressure on our ability to continue manufacturing.

With this in mind we must act now to protect our business in order to be able to continue to serve you, our customer, and safeguard our communities:

For certain products and ranges that are no longer economically viable, we will either be exiting them or applying further price increases immediately. Our sales team will be in contact with those customers who are affected.
We will apply an energy surcharge on all orders invoiced on or after Monday 28^th March 2022. The surcharge will be set at £295 per tonne until further notice, however it will be reviewed week commencing 25^th April.

We appreciate the challenges this energy surcharge will present for your own business, but unfortunately we have no other option. We will seek to remove/reduce this surcharge as soon as possible and will constantly monitor the situation.

Please contact your sales or customer service representative if you have any questions about an order and your sales representative will be available to discuss this matter with you should you wish.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership at this incredibly challenging time.

Yours faithfully,

Steve Adams

Managing Director

James Cropper Paper

Established 1845

Paper prices continue to soar!

Due to a further surge in production costs, especially in energy, we have to inform you that the level of increase from many of our suppliers has escalated.

The level of increases across the range of products we supply you is now between 10% and 25% and will apply from 1st April 2022.

The products affected has extended to those shown below:

• Coated Reels & Sheets
• Uncoated Reels & Sheets
• Office Papers
• Digital Papers
• Recycled Papers
• Carbonless Reels & Sheets
• Self-Adhesive
• Graphical Carton Board
• Display Graphics
• Envelopes
• Specialties

I can assure you that we are doing all we can to mitigate the increases and maintain availability during these challenging times.

What i will add is that we as a country are experiencing severe shortages so keep on top of your stocks!!

Stephen Callaghan

Managing Director

Yet more price increases…

Well we really are seeing changes in our industry! The main paper making mills have once again banged the drums of yet another price increase.

Some have gone already in January and there will be another in February, so we have no choice but to pass on a 22% Increase across the board from January 24th.

Will things settle down? We think come the Summer then things will level out….but until then i am afraid we have to accept the changes.

We have new lines and new Mills talking to us so we will do our best for you as always at all times.

Stephen.

Stephen Callaghan

Managing Director

THE INCREASES JUST KEEP ON COMING….24th JAN NEXT!

Yes i am afraid we are going through some very challenging times on price. Once again January 24th will see prices across the board increase by between 9% – 21% dependant on grade.

I don’t feel that this is the end either, and there will be more to follow.

Sorry!

Stephen Callaghan

Managing Director

Fantastic Video….From Pulp to Paper by James Cropper UK Mill

All work & no play?….No thankyou!

A lot of busy days at the moment so as the eldest held the Leeds site together, we sneaked off with the younger ones! A chillaxed break to Bath & Longleat house! Wonderful!

‘New’ Vanguard coloured paper & card is ready for you in 2022…

We are now uploading the new range of Vanguard coloured paper & Card…

The 2021 market leader Vanguard, is a collection of high opacity smooth uncoated papers and boards available in a wide range of 28 pastel and intense colours across 6 weights. Available in affordable SPLIT PACKETS from A4 to B1sizes, with an average 48-72 hour UK delivery

The latest December 2021 swatch of the new Vanguard introduces a real freshness with a Kaleidoscope of colour.

Matching paper and board weights manufactured in the Lake District allow for the production of co-ordinated presentation material. Fantastic for Greetings Cards, Brochures, Folders, Certificates, menus and much more.

Schools readily now purchasing the large B1 (700mm x 1000mm) sheet size for mounting and wall coverings.

Every colour in the Vanguard collection contains a minimum of 30% upcycled fibre

Get in touch if you need a swatch sending out!

Charlotte Callaghan

The Bishops Learning Academy- Thank you.

We have long supported this wonderful school (our children go) in Newquay.

Our offcuts and waste and split packets of coloured paper and card end up here!

So it was nice to receive a letter from Adam Richards thanking us for our contributions.

It’s the little things in life like taking the time to write that make the effort worthwhile!

Thank you Adam.

Sarah Callaghan

Tenerife Order!

Yes it’s a new long distance one for us but a customer has just rung through from Tenerife for 20 packs of Giro pre-collated before the prices go up!

He is now top of the leader board on long distance orders!

Enjoy the sunshine Mark, your order will be shipped and packed for your return.

Stephen