GHP Newsletter | August 2022

                                                               

GHP Catalogue Update                                                                  

Clearance lines and price increases

Following recent supplier price increases, we have updated our Berol, Laminating Pouches and Arts & Crafts ranges. 

                                                                  

Where possible, we have absorbed increases or reduced our prices, including 16 Berol products.  These items are marked “Clearance” on your new catalogue.

                                                                   

We have also added a new “CLEARANCE” tab to your catalogue, which features a range of discounted Arts and Crafts materials—be sure to check this list for some back-to-school deals while stocks last.

     
                                                                   

Market Insights                                                                  

Energy, materials and transport costs fuel further price increases

                                                                     

Many leading paper manufacturers have announced further price increases due to the ongoing rise in energy, raw materials and transport costs.  From our supply chain we have received the following announcements:

                                                                        

• Sylvamo; 12% from 15 September 2022

                                                                        

• Clairefontaine; 7-10% from 01 October 2022

                                                                        

• Mondi; 5% from 05 September 2022

                                                                        

Sylvamo and Clairefontaine are two of our main suppliers and these increases will affect many of our in-house manufactured and converted products, as well as a range of stock items.  We must therefore increase all affected items. 

                                                                        

We also expect additional manufacturers will increase their prices in the weeks ahead.

     
  
Market Insights                                                                          

Felixstowe strike adds to supply chain worries

                                                                        

Approximately 1,900 dock workers have begun an eight-day strike at Felixstowe in a dispute over pay.

                                                                        

The strike, which is being held from 21 August to 29 August, will cause delays to goods arriving into the UK and may affect some of our September paper deliveries.

                                                                        

We are monitoring the situation closely and have been reassured by our suppliers’ contingency plans should the strike action be extended or cause major disruption.

                                                                        

Get September Ready                                                                       

Are you prepared for the new school year?     

                                                                        

With the new school year just around the corner make sure you are fully-equipped with our wide range of classroom essentials, from Exercise Books to Arts and Crafts.                                                                        

                                                                        

We are experiencing very high demand, so please get in touch to avoid disappointment and bear in mind that our usual production and delivery times may be longer than usual.