Lean, Mean, Fightin' Machine.

Ok, June has arrived, and with it we see higher pricing for most waste paper items. Actually, we see increases of anywhere from 5 to 30% price increases. Some of us may say markets are still too low, we can’t make money processing, etc. This may be true in a few cases, but frankly, an increase is an increase, and it is pointing to stronger demand from our consumers.

Sure, we have a long way to go for all of us to be happy, but wouldn’t you agree that 2008 was unrealistically priced too high for most consumers, and yes, November, 2008 the bottom fell out signaling a serious need for adjustments based on the economy, supply and demand. Maybe this is happening.

Many mills remain in trouble, with bankruptcies occurring every month. Most of the mills will come out leaner, and stronger than ever, and we as suppliers must do the same. Things will level out over the next many months. There isn’t an overnight fix, but we are heading in the right direction, and for this we may want to be positive, and more focused.