Kingboard Laminates raises thin-cloth laminate and prepreg prices 15% in eighth 2026 hike

China's Kingboard Laminates Holdings announced its eighth price increase of 2026 on October 13, raising prices 15% for laminates and prepreg made with style 2116 or thinner fiberglass fabrics. The move reflects tight supply of thin cloth amid AI infrastructure demand.

• Laminates and prepreg using thin fiberglass cloth rise 15%
• It is Kingboard's eighth price hike since the start of 2026
• The increase covers style 2116 and thinner fabrics