M-real will increase prices for all woodfree uncoated and recycled

papers in reels, cut sizes and folio sheets across all European

business by eight percent. The increase will take effect for all

deliveries invoiced from 1st of March.The reason for M-real's decision to increase prices is recent high market demand combined with continued rising costs in raw materials. The improving economic outlook has begun to facilitate the potential to take steps to repair financial performance, which is still at unsustainable levels, according to a press release from M-real.