Paper

Conflicting Perceptions over Paper Industry Growth

(Yo's Yarns)

July 15, 2013, Is the paper industry shrinking or growing in traditional paper-making states or even the whole of the US? The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. offers conflicting interpretations. It appears there ...

Color-Logic Certifies Six Papers Offered by Ariva

(Paper)

July 09, 2013, The pearlescent and metallic papers are approved for use on Indigo cut sheet printers   WEST CHESTER, OH | Color-Logic, the developer of the Process Metallic Color System, has certified six pearlescent ...

Litho Press Sees Productivity Spike with New Paper Cutter

(Carton Box News)

July 09, 2013, ... will attest to that. Almost a year ago, the company installed a new Saber XXL, 90-in. paper cutter from Colter & Peterson. Choosing to go with New Jersey-based C&P was not a surprise, given the reasons ...

RadTech Issues Call for Papers for Tech Conference

(Curing)

June 09, 2013, ... has issued a Call for Papers for the 2014 UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference, May 12–14, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. The organization is announcing several "hot" areas in which ...

Monadnock Paper Mills Continues Green Commitment

(Paper)

May 07, 2013, Company is now 100% carbon neutral and boasts many environmental initiatives   BENNINGTON, NH | Monadnock Paper Mills, a family-owned manufacturer of technical/specialty and premium printing and ...

Arjowiggins Creative Papers Wins Award for PowerCoat

(Paper)

May 05, 2013, Winner of the IDTechEx Product Development Award, paper is said to have a smooth flexible surface suitable for printed electronics   BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, FRANCE | Arjowiggins Creative Papers reports ...

KAPCO Adds Gloss Paper for Displays and More

(Materials)

May 04, 2013, Eight-mil, high quality paper is said to print with photo quality   KENT, OH | KAPCO Graphic Products, a manufacturer, coater, and converter of pressure-sensitive flexible materials, has added new ...

Paperboard Packaging Council Boot Camp Coming Up

(Carton Box News)

March 19, 2013, With an agenda covering the entire folding carton production process, the event welcomes both members and nonmembers of PPC   SPRINGFIELD, MA | The Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) will host its ...

Market Forecast | Paper Industry Outlook for 2013

(Substrates)

March 19, 2013, Developing nations will account for all of the growth in global demand for paper and board, including packaging board, in 2013  Market and demographic trends bode well for the global paper products ...

PPC Calls for Entries to Paperboard Packaging Competition

(Carton Box News)

March 11, 2013, Members are invited to submit their best package design by June 1 SPRINGFIELD, MA | Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) members are now invited to submit their best package designs to PPC’s 70th annual ...

Menges Roller P-S Paper Tests Nipping Systems

(News | New Products)

March 09, 2013, Proof-Nip Impression Paper diagnoses problems of uneven nip rollers that cause uneven nip pressure   WAUCONDA, IL | Menges Roller Co. announces Proof-Nip Impression Paper, reported to be a solution ...

AIMCAL Announces Conference, Calls for Papers

(Metallizing)

March 03, 2013, ... in a relaxed environment. AIMCAL committees are already organizing the program and welcome proposals for papers to be presented. Sessions will focus on new technology, productivity improvement, quality ...

AWA Publishes Study on Specialty Papers and Paperboards

(Carton Box News)

February 26, 2013, New sourcebook delivers up-to-date market overview AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | The characteristics of specialty papers and paperboards are today valued not only for their aesthetic and functional qualities, ...

Asia Pulp & Paper Announces Forestry Policy

(Green Converting)

February 05, 2013, Key to policy is an immediate halt to all natural forest clearance across supply chain in Indonesia   JAKARTA, INDONESIA | Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), a group of pulp and paper manufacturing companies ...

Newark Group Raises Prices on Uncoated Paperboard

(Carton Box News)

January 22, 2013, Escalating costs cited as cause for price increase on uncoated recycled paperboard   CRANFORD, NJ | The Newark Group, specialists in the collection of secondary fibers and the manufacturing and converting ...

Masterpiece Graphix Offers Synthetic Papers

(Flexpack News)

January 15, 2013, ... Xquisite, a new line of synthetic papers stocks to the digital print industry. The new family of products is said to provide an exceptional print base for all markets and is being rolled out with four ...

Intl. Paper Exploring Green Packaging Options

(Carton Box News)

January 13, 2013, Signs license agreement with Smart Plant Technologies to develop products using EarthCoating resins MEMPHIS, TN | International Paper has completed a license agreement with Smart Planet Technologies ...

Fortress Paper Launches First Durasafe Banknote

(News | New Products)

January 03, 2013, Innovative paper-polymer-paper composite is produced at its Landqart mill NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA | Fortress Paper Ltd. announces the launch of the world's first banknote printed on the company' ...

Thilmany Offers Exhibitor Brand Glassine Papers

(Flexpack News)

December 11, 2012, FDA compliant packaging papers have optional grease-resistant properties KAUKAUNA, WI | Thilmany Papers, a provider of specialty packaging, pressure-sensitive, and industrial and technical papers, ...

Landa White Paper Explains Nanography

(News | New Products)

December 09, 2012, The Nanographic process is said to combine benefits of digital and offset printing   REHOVOT, ISRAEL | Landa announces the publication of a white paper providing insight into the Landa Nanographic ...

POP Displays | Opaque Paperboard Solves Bleed-Through Problems

(Carton Box)

November 28, 2012, Lamitech’s double-sided paper stock with black center offers ideal solution for point of purchase applications Supermarkets, clothing store chains, and other retail outlets need clear signage with ...

Maxson Sheeter Suited for Industrial Papers

(Carton Box)

October 29, 2012, Said to maintain cut-off accuracy, reduce set-up time, and cut waste, the XSON MSP sheeter from Maxson handles industrial papers   WESTERLY, RI | Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. offers the XSON MSP ...

PFFC’s Kelly Robinson Named Matteucci Winner for ‘Patent’ Paper

(Coating/Laminating)

October 24, 2012, Dr. Kelly Robinson’s presentation on the decision to patent or not to patent at the AIMCAL Fall Technical Conference earns the coveted Matteucci Award for best paper-Coating & Laminating. MYRTLE BEACH, ...

Neenah Paper Reports Authentication Label

(News | New Products)

September 15, 2012, New Secure Authentication Label from Neenah uses the Prooftag Authenticity Control System to deliver security features for label printers   ALPHARETTA, GA | Neenah Paper, in partnership with Prooftag, ...

Specialty Papers 2012 Has Broad Agenda

(Coating/Laminating)

September 01, 2012, With coverage including curtain coating technology, trends and markets, and packaging and printing, the Specialty Papers 2012 conference is on the way   CHICAGO, IL | The fourth annual Specialty ...

Sustainable Packaging | Use Newspaper & Water

(Carton Box)

August 20, 2012, ... mobile phones. Newspaper and Water Molded fiber packaging is made from 100% recycled newspaper, made into a slurry with water, and converted into custom packaging after it is vacuum formed on screened ...

WebHandlersQuiz #18: Which Rolls Tighter—Paper or Film?

(Web Handling)

August 09, 2012, Which—paper or film (with equal dimensions and winding conditions)—will likely have higher internal roll pressures? WebHandlersQuiz 18 continues the Q&A format I began this past February with our quest ...

Vacumet Paper Improves Roll Quality with Goldenrod Chucks

(News | New Products)

August 02, 2012, Pneumatic mechanical drive chucks also reduced maintenance costs at coating/metallizing facility BEACON FALLS, CT | Vacumet Paper of Franklin, MA, (A Scholle Co.) has improved its roll quality and ...

TLMI Paper Covers PET Thermoform Recycling

(Green)

July 21, 2012, With grocers and retailers concerned about recycling PET thermoformed containers due to label/adhesive issues, TLMI issues a White Paper for members   GLOUCESTER, MA | The Tag & Label Mfrs. Institute ...

Wausau Paper Invests in RollMover from Appleton Mfg. Div.

(Disposables)

May 22, 2012, Tissue/towel provider increases productivity with battery-powered HDLR system NEENAH, WI | Appleton Mfg. Div. reports Wausau Paper, Mosinee, WI, has improved safety and its bottom line by investing ...