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Thermal Label Material Suppliers Announce Price Increases

Published on
May 6th, 2026

Due to ongoing market dynamics—including tariffs, rising input costs, supply chain disruptions, instability in the Middle East, fuel surcharges, inflationary pressures and global trade uncertainties—our thermal label material suppliers have announced price increases of up to 12.75%.


The thermal label material suppliers who have announced price increases include (see linked letters):

  • Appvion - On March 27, 2026, Appvion announced an increase of 8.5% on all direct thermal products effective April 27, 2026.
  • Beontag - On March 30, 2026, Beontag announced an increase of 12.5% on all roll label products effective May 1, 2026.
  • Compass Color & Coatings - On April 17, 2026, Compass announced price increase on all products effective April 27, 2026.
  • Green Bay Packaging - On April 2, 2026, Green Bay announced price increases up to 12.75% on paper face and film face products effective May 4, 2026.
  • Kanzaki Specialty Papers - On March 31, 2026, Kanzaki announced an increase of 10% on all products effective May 1, 2026.
  • Ricoh - On April 17, 2026, Ricoh announced price increases up to 12% on paper face and film face products effective May 18, 2026.
  • UPM - On April 8, 2026, UPM announced price increases up to 8.5% on paper face and film face products effective May 11, 2026.


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