How Denmaur Brings Consistency to an Unsteady Market

No matter the industry, uncertainty is rarely welcomed by the business community. While some markets thrive on volatility, the print and publishing sector isn't one of them, and the disruption caused by Covid-19 is still resonating.

It is being hit with the double-whammy of rising paper prices, particularly for supercalendered and lightweight coated paper, and tightening supply, both in the UK and further afield, as manufacturers attempt to offset the uptick in material costs.

Increasingly long lead times are being stretched from weeks to months, coupled with growing concerns about a possible lack of paper in September and October as demand, boosted by the faster-than-expected economic rebound, far outstrips supply, could affect Christmas catalogue production. Commonly known as 'silly season' in the trade, this year could see publishers struggle to get their printed material out the door if their paper supply was not pre-planned in advance. This situation has been exacerbated by the haulage and logistics issues the country is facing currently. As we wrote in a previous blog, the paper industry has suffered accelerated closures of manufacturing sites, meaning an excess of 2.3 million tonnes has been lost from paper production over the past 18 months. This is a unique rate of change, the like of which has never been seen before. This is particularly relevant when we consider that the last two decades has seen plenty of changes within the print and publishing industries.

We can help. Our robust, long-standing relationships with all the mills and leading manufacturers in the paper industry mean we are in an ideal position to ensure our customers' needs are met.

We have worked hard over decades to establish strong links in the industry, providing a safe haven for publishers looking to secure paper and board for their every project, offering a high-quality, reliable service and value for money when other manufacturers and merchants may fail.

In addition to bringing certainty to an uncertain and volatile market, we also offer sustainable, carbon-balanced products, enhancing customers' green credentials in the process.

Take advantage of our strong relationships and expert guidance to secure the ideal paper products for your publication or project. Contact our team here at info@denmaur.com or phone 01727 738750.