Spike in flexible packaging materials demand

SLP managing director Kelvin Khaw(pic) told StarBiz that the price surge started about a month ago. For example, he pointed out, the price of paper-based cartons had increased 20% over a span of just one month

GEORGE TOWN: SLP Resources Bhd says panic buying of flexible packaging materials has increased, as the cost of paper-based packaging materials, container charges, and resin continues to rise unabated.

SLP managing director Kelvin Khaw(pic) told StarBiz that the price surge started about a month ago. For example, he pointed out, the price of paper-based cartons had increased 20% over a span of just one month