Just a quick update on my cardboard business. I have been busy and was able to secure a few more accounts in Phil with a furniture retailer and local college the most notable. I also purchased a second truck and hired someone part-time to help with collections. The second truck is on the road only 2-3 days a week but I hope to have it working full-time by year end. Pricing from my Asian buyer is improving. Last I wrote, he cut prices by about $5 per ton but they have gone up about $10 per ton since then for June OCC prices and $7 for mixed paper. Was told this is busy season for Chinese mills and they need more inventory. Volumes will probably drop a bit over the summer, hopefully with another pick up in Sep and Oct. If things keep up I will probably add another baler to handle the increased volume. I've been taking some bales directly from my customers and loading directly into export containers without rebaling. Just don't have time.
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