Caraustar Increases Price of Coated Recycled Paperboard

ATLANTA, Ga.—Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced a $25 per ton price increase on all coated recycled paperboard grades effective with shipments beginning March 1, 2007.

Caraustar is one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of converted recycled paperboard and is dedicated to providing customers with innovative products and services. The recycled packaging company serves the four principal recycled boxboard product end-use markets: tubes, cores and composite cans; folding cartons; gypsum facing paper; and other specialty paperboard products.

For additional information on Caraustar, please visit the company’s Web site at www.caraustar.com