Stora Enso expands its selection of biodegradable packaging boards

Stora Enso is meeting the growing demand for biodegradable packaging solutions by expanding its selection of biopolymer-coated packaging boards. Biodegradable coating options are available for a number of the company’s board grades for use in cups, plates, trays and folding cartons. The paper cups used at the Finnish Pavillion at the current World Expo in […]

Sheetfed waste: Get everyone involved

Sheetfed waste has been a big issue lately. Lets look at overall plant waste and then sheetfed waste. There are good figures available on spoilage but not on waste for a plant. The usual approach, and not a bad one, is to look at waste in each area of the plant. The first step would […]

Free Webinar: Direct Mail Dynamics

May 18, 2010 2:00 p.m. Eastern (11:00 a.m. Pacific) Take back the creative controls with PaperSpecs’ next FREE Webinar – Direct Mail Dynamics! Chief Folding Fanatic Trish Witkowski of foldfactory.com will present a power-packed hour of folding inspiration and direct mail tips. She’ll show you how to map out your own successful plan with fresh […]

New Color-Logic Process Metallic Color swatch chart demonstrates worry-free metallic printing

Color-Logic,  http://www.color-logic.com/tech/ developer of the Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System, has announced the availability of a new color chart demonstrating metallic printing produced using the new system.  The Color-Logic metallic color chart, with 250 brilliant metallic color swatches, was produced using only five inks, rather than the 250 different inks required with traditional metallic printing […]

Snyder's of Hanover Develops 100% Compostable Snack Packaging with Help from xpedx

Major U.S. snack foods manufacturer Snyder's of Hanover has developed the first certified, fully compostable outer retail package for multipack salted snacks. The packaging, a renewable, cornstarch-based plastic made with a blend of natural polymers and organic materials, was sourced and co-developed by xpedx, one of the largest U.S. distributors of packaging equipment and supplies. […]

Ipex 2010 – all set to be a 'sell out'

Ipex 2010 has reached almost full capacity with more than 75 new international suppliers signing up to exhibit in the last couple of months, adding a total of 1,300 square metres to the overall floorplan. The latest companies to confirm their attendance include Adobe, Brandtjen & Kluge, Grafitek International, Timsons, Impression Technology, XMPIE, Tarrant Machines, […]

NewPage and Spicers Paper announce new partnership on Discovery Brand

NewPage Corporation and Spicers Paper announced today a definitive agreement for NewPage to supply Spicers Paper with a private label brand of coated papers, Discovery, effective immediately. Discovery is a recognized and long standing Spicers Paper brand that is the foundation of the company’s exclusive Advantage Grade family of coated paper products. Discovery, supplied by […]

5 Steps for Specifying Eco-friendly Papers

I get asked a lot by my customers what is the most environmentally friendly paper. Many think because a paper has 100%PCW that it must be the best choice for their client – not necessarily so. To make life a little easier for those who really want to be eco-conscious when selecting paper for print, […]

Should You Fear the Lacey Act?

Towards the end of a keynote address delivered at the 4th Annual Print Buyers Conference, Gary Jones introduced the crowd to the little-known Lacey Act. An industry-acknowledged expert in sustainable printing, Gary is the director of the environmental, health and safety (EHS) affairs at the Printing Industries of America near Pittsburgh, PA. His primary responsibility […]