To our Valued Distributors:
There continues to be significant supply chain issues related to paper and raw materials, which increases lead times for Royal and all other printing companies. Paper mills are operating at full capacity, mill inventories are at historically low levels, allocations have been put in place, and input and transportation costs continue to rise. These disruptions have reduced our ability to accommodate short lead time requests.
Some raw materials are taking 6 to 8 weeks to ship, so we strongly encourage you to inform your clients about these supply chain disruptions and motivate them to order early. Currently, our lead time for production is a minimum of 8 weeks if raw materials are not readily available.
We understand this is frustrating and are working hard to minimize these disruptions as much as possible. We will work with you on a case-by-case basis to find alternative solutions to meet your needs. We appreciate your support as we navigate this difficult supply chain environment together.
We thank you for your partnership and continued support. Together, we can continue to succeed in this rapidly changing industry.