Unprecedented Price Pressure
Hi everyone, as you are all aware our industry is being hit extremely hard with huge and regular price increases.
As a result of recent increases in the cost of waste paper and exceptionally high energy costs we must once again increase our prices.
Prices were increased to CALCO by mills and suppliers in August & September. They are now going again on November 8th.
The levels are unprecedented. There will now be a 10% Increase along with an energy surcharge of 7.5%.
The reality is we will be increasing our prices by 17.5% for deliveries on or after 8th November.
The hope is the surcharge will be lifted in time but personally I cannot see this happening for 4-6 months.
We have done all we can to minimise this (some board suppliers going up by 26.5% to us after a 12.5% increase in September!!!) and also a standard email below which is the SECOND time in 3 months from our main supplier.
There are also severe shortages of paper (in particular box board / greetings card types) with mill lead times now out to February & March! There are strong rumours of further increases in January.
My suggestion is we let things run up till Christmas, keep on top of stocks and then we look at introducing some new grades once we have more stability in the market.
It really is a strange time we are in but let’s keep talking and finding solutions to your jobs.
Regards
Stephen Callaghan
Pricing & Delivery Update
Hi Ladies & Gentlemen, I hope everyone is safe and well.
Just a quick one for you today!
As many of you will know we are seeing in our industry and many others unprecedented pricing increases, but more importantly unprecedented STOCK OUTS!
There are more containers at ports and mills with extended lead times than I have ever witnessed.
IN SHORT: Please keep on top of your stock levels and please understand we are delivering as fast as we can but we are extremely busy at both sites, so please work with us.
There is now a new tick box at checkout which will allow you to accept ‘like for like substitutes’ if you want, or receive a dearer product at the same price.
We are also closing in on new packaging for the new year which we are currently designing. This will further eliminate possible damage in transit but also give you boxes which you can hopefully re-use time and time again rather than crushing and recycling!
I visited DPD Cornwall recently and let’s just say I am so glad we are not selling eggs!
The signs of recovery are showing, but please take the above on board and keep on top of things.
Thank you for your ongoing support
Stephen Callaghan
Managing Director
PRICE INCREASE UPDATES…
Well it really is a challenge at the moment ladies & gents. Latest news is August 16th Boxboards & Greyboards / packaging 10%-15%
August 31st will see ANTALIS products increase 8%-12% with SEPTEMBER 20th earmarked for the rest of the mills to follow.
I’m afraid we will have to get these increases through or we won’t be having any paper to sell!
A LOOK BACK AT CALCO FLYER THE AMAZING GREYHOUND…
What a star this fella was! Our beloved Calco Flyer had a wonderful racing life… 113 Races, 37Wins, plenty of places as well topped with a Best of British winner on Derby finals night…TOP DAWG!
Leeds site ticks along through the Covid restrictions…
Our Leeds site continues to do all it can given the government restrictions. The new ‘Pingdemic’ is no doubt affecting ourselves and many of you too. All we can do is our best and liaise with customers on any problem deliveries.
There are certainly plenty more stock outs as the shortage of drivers fetching containers from the docks is taking it’s toll…
CHARLOTTE TAKES CONTROL IN THE NORTH….
The 1st August sees Charlotte Callaghan (the eldest) accept the new role of Northern Area Manager. Having successfully come through each learning stage, it’s time to reward. This will allow the Cornwall site to concentrate more on website sales and service.
With age on her side (25 yrs old) she will probably be the youngest Manager i can think of in the trade.
I am sure we will all support her and wish her all the best…. Charlotte is available on 0113 3451010 & charlotte@calcopaper.co.uk.
Prices on the rise again… August & September!
Well we are certainly in the firing line for considerable increases this year. August 16th will see packaging and boxboard grades take another significant hike of between 10% & 15%.
This looks certain to be followed up mid September by a general 6%-8% across the board on all other grades.
Carbonless reels and sheets will also be hit hard.
It’s vital you pass these increases on because they certainly are not going away!
Stephen Callaghan
Managing Director
SECOND INCREASE WAIVERED……FOR NOW.
The quickfire second increase has been put on hold….’for now’ as we negotiate with suppliers, however please be aware that we may get some movement but we will not beat it outright…there is a tricky ride ahead for our industry
Nice customer feedback…
Dear Sirs
Most people email to complain, but never email to say thank you. Well, I am!!
We have been dealing with a paper company for a few years but their deliveries
have become so unreliable and many of the parcels are open and the paper bent or wet. I found you by doing a google search and I am very glad I did. You have been very helpful in a couple of situations, one being when I order the wrong bottom sheet on line, so I emailed you and a gentleman rang to confirm that it had been changed…excellent service, thank you
Kind regards
Oscar & Sarah sporting the new uniforms
