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Printing and copying in color is a hot topic these days. A QP reader survey in 2004 found that more than 90 percent of printers had at least one digital [...]

THE ENVIRONMENT must be a hot item this year. Three paper companies recently made ecologically-oriented announcements. Cascades Fine Papers Group printed Earth Day mesages in Canada on its Ecological Fine [...]

Here are some of the latest offerings in the field of papers and substrates. The applications are limited only by your imagination. Information has been provided by the vendors, whose [...]

With shifting economic conditions, new communications technologies, changing demand, and the impact of global currency markets, the paper industry has been on something of a roller coaster for the past [...]

Generate new Revenue with Heat Transfer Papers By Gerry Rector Look Beyond Traditional Paper for Competitive Advantage For years, commercial printers were busy and presses continually full with both small [...]

Paper Principles BY KAREN LOWERY HALL Sabine Lenz, a graphic designer by trade, founded Paper Specs six years ago. It is an independent company that provides a comprehensive paper database, [...]

Significantly whiter and brighter, IP's Accent Opaque, Hammermill, and Williamsburg papers now outshine other papers in their categories, providing greater print contrast and more vibrant color. Leading the charge for [...]

Leading the charge for innovation, International Paper has begun an exciting new initiative called VIP Technologies[TM]. VIP stands for Vision-Innovation-Paper, and it already includes a patent-pending process that's revolutionizing the [...]

Your Choice - Plain Paper Wrapper or Poly-Bagged? by John Stewart As I mentioned in my May column, working with Larry Hunt to publish our new book 'Print Shop for [...]

xpedx has been named exclusive U.S. distributor of Kaschmir Cotton & Cloth, a high-end printing paper line from German specialty paper company Gmund. These papers look and feel like textile [...]

Recycled Paper Goes Round and Round By Bob Hall Once More With Feeling We've all tumbled to the fact that the once touted paperless office was a pipe dream. We [...]

MOHAWK Paper Mills has completed the purchase of International Paper, Fine Papers Business. Website: [...]

INTERNATIONAL Paper has signed a letter of intent to sell its Fine Papers Business to Mohawk Paper Mills. Website: [...]

NEENAH paper has spun-off from Kimberly-Clark and will now operate as a stand-alone company 'focused on the pulp and paper industry.' Website: [...]

Xerox Corporation has added four custom paper offerings to its supplies portfolio. Xerox Digital Color Supreme Gloss Coated Textured Paper is available in canvas, linen, and silk finish. Xerox Custom [...]

THOMAS G. KADIEN has been named president of xpedx, a division of International Paper. RICHARD B. LOWE was appointed executive vice president of the western region. He is also a [...]

Wausau Paper's Exact Digital is a line of coated and uncoated, presentation quality digital papers for business imaging and commercial digital printing. The new product line includes a full array [...]

THE PAPER Industry International Hall of Fame's membership roster will grow to 70 this October with the induction of six more paper industry innovators who have been chosen as the [...]

MOHAWK Fine Papers made the Top 25 EPA list of Green Power Purchasers for its use of wind energy to make paper. Mohawk mills are the only US paper mills [...]

RICHARD R. LABONGE has been promoted to senior VP, sales for Mohawk Paper Mills. Other appointments include: ELIZABETH A. WORTHINGTON, VP, organizational development; RONALD B. RALEY, VP and GM, Ohio [...]

BART ROBINSON has been named manager, Channel Development for Mohawk Paper Mills. TOM SENNEFF was appointed district sales manager for the south central region. Info: [...]

PRIVATELY HELD Mohawk Paper Mills will use 45 million kilowatt hours of wind power annually to run its New York and Ohio mills. The company says it is the only [...]

THOMAS O'CONNOR, JR., has been named chairman and CEO of Mohawk Paper Mills. He previously served as president and CEO. Phone: [...]

THOMAS D. O'CONNOR, JR. is the new chairman and CEO of Mohawk Paper Mills. Info: [...]

The article presents several tips and suggestions for ensuring smooth run of media by production inkjet device. Topics discussed include the different way of printing by inkjet printers, performance of dyes and inks on paper and the comment of Susan Brunner, communication manager of international packaging firm Mondi Group, that in inkjet printing paper is the most important consumable.

MOHAWK Fine Papers Inc. announced the winners of its 7th annual Mohawk Show. The five Best of Shows were printed by: Colorcraft of Virginia, Sterling, VA; Shapco Printing, Minneapolis, MN; [...]

MOHAWK Fine Papers Inc. is the recipient of the 2005 Green Power Leadership Award in the category of Green Power Purchasing. Hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the [...]

ROBERT M. AMEN, president of International Paper, has announced his decision to retire after a brief transition period. He has worked for the company for 26 years. Website: [...]

MARK CAPANO has joined Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. as director of purchasing. Website: [...]

AL BOBST has joined Monadnock Paper Mills as a senior technical sales representative. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Info: [...]

The article offers information on several companies that provide paper and stock goods. International Paper Co. offers a full line of productivity and presentation papers suitable for digital printing. Appleton offers the widest range of FSC-certified carbonless, direct thermal, and security papers. Finch paper has provided Finch Premium Blend, which is made with 30% post-consumer fiber.

The article evaluates several paper products for printing needs including the improved recycled paper from Cougar, Oil Eater Absorbent Pads for cleaning and degreasing workplaces from Oil Eater and Capture Card Plus from Capture Business Cards which includes printable labels and a repositionable adhesive.

Editor's Note: Portions of this story were taken from information supplied by the paper manufacturers. A blank sheet of paper is just a sheet of paper. Nothing more and nothing [...]

Now Europe's best-selling color copy paper is challenging the international paper market. Color Copy--We're out to be America's #1 choice in color copy paper. [...]

Neenah Paper has revised its CLASSIC Laid Papers swatchbook with a variety of new weights, textures, and darker colors to provide authenticity and craftsmanship with the look and feel of [...]

Neenah Paper has received chain-of-custody certification from SmartWood, accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) for two colors--White and Ultra Bright White--of paper in the Environment Brand. Additionally, the Ample [...]

International Paper has reformulated its Liberty product to exhibit a cleaner, whiter shade. The paper is offered in a variety of weights and roll sizes; heavy text weights can be [...]

Neenah Paper's latest brand revision, Identity, is a collection of papers for business identities that combines a selection of whites in Classic Cotton and Classic Crest papers into one swatchbook. [...]

3-2-1 ... Blast Off! Just Launched: TechniSource, the newest line of digital papers on the planet. TechniSource coated and uncoated digital papers. Sold and distributed nationwide by Unisource and Paper [...]

International Paper has created a reference to match digital output devices with compatible papers, the Digital Imaging Papers Source Guide. The guide helps printers choose a digital paper that meets [...]

Neenah Paper has entered into a sales and marketing agreement to offer a line of colored and naturally transparent papers produced by Sihl Paper. The translucent paper grade will be [...]

International Paper's Coated and SC Papers business introduced Savvy, a bright-blue-white free sheet. According to the company, it is suited to jobs that require heavy ink coverage. It is available [...]

Blanks/USA has introduced Kan't Kopy (K2) security paper. Hidden are six levels of security, making K2 appropriate as security paper for reports, tickets, prescriptions, gift certificates, business agreements, warranties, and [...]

MBM Corporation's latest tabletop paper drill, the MBM 25, offers a 2' drilling capacity and an easy-glide table that moves on bearings. The MBM 25 paper drill features a fast-release [...]

Xerox has released a line of Premium Digital Carbonless Paper, designed for digital printing in office and production environments. This carbonless paper is treated to create multi-part forms in industries [...]

Challenge Machinery Co. manufactures paper cutters, drills, joggers, folders, a cornering machine, a padding press, and other paper handling equipment. Recent introductions include the CMT330 Three-knife Trimmer, Handy Jog, Challenge [...]

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Commercial printers, graphic designers, and others interested in learning about paper attributes and their influence on printing results can gain a bit of True Knowledge courtesy of the MeadWestvaco Papers [...]

Boise Paper Solutions has introduced new paper packaging that helps employees load paper three times faster than regular ream-wrapped paper. SPLOX (short for Speed-Loading Box) is a 25-pound box containing [...]

MARY MCDANNOLD has joined the Mohawk Fine Papers specification sales team to serve the South Central region. CINDY O'NEILL joined the team to serve the Northeast market. The company has [...]