Apprehensive Optimism

However, things aren't as golden as the statistics make it appear. Recent information from the large, integrated companies reports a $50 per ton material increase, due to take effect within the next month or so, said Pete Reiber, vice president of Columbus Paperbox and chairman of the National Paperbox Association (NPA). "When they start to feel the pinch, [smaller folding carton companies] will feel it a month or so later," Reiber said.