Paper

It’s an exciting time for Monaca, Pa. Located on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, this region is all too familiar with the taste and feel of victory. Take, for example, Feb. 1, when NFL head coach Mike Tomlin led his Steelers team to a stunning win against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, securing their sixth championship ring.

Norcross, Georgia-based Unisource Worldwide—a leading distributors of paper, packaging and facility supplies in North America—announced the launch of its uADVANTAGE solution, targeted primarily at the corporate end-user market. The uADVANTAGE client-managed procurement solution provides corporations with the capabilities to organize and manage total paper volume, create brand standards and partner with paper manufacturers. In addition, the uADVANTAGE solution brings visibility and control to print and paper procurement, a significant cost category, while producing substantial bottom-line savings. “Our strong partnerships and powerful network of mill relationships provide the broadest possible access for corporate purchasers looking to develop contacts with leading paper manufacturers from around the world,”

Distributors must be more enterprising than ever these days. Finding new opportunities through innovative products and emerging markets is essential to their success. Consider this month’s mystery product, for example. It’s a perfect combination of wireless technology—which is becoming increasingly more available and affordable—and value-added paper and label products. Check out the following clues to guess what the product is: • It involves a commodity product which enables mobile printer technology to get the job done. • It typically generates repeat sales. • It offers end-users convenience and efficiency to conduct remote applications. mystery product revealed Indianapolis-based Printing Technologies,

Xerox Corporation is unveiling its erasable paper to the public for the first time at WIRED NextFest—a showcase of global innovations transforming the world, taking place Sept. 27-Oct. 12 in Millennium Park, Chicago. Xerox’s erasable paper is coated with chemicals that react to light of a specific wavelength. When the paper is exposed to that wavelength, it creates visible text on the page.  Within 24 hours, the paper erases itself and can be used again; good news in offices where 40 percent of all printouts are discarded the day they are printed. Other breakthroughs in the Xerox display that minimize environmental impact include a

By Maggie DeWitt Distributors need all the help they can get these days. It’s tough enough securing appointments to meet with existing customers—let alone prospects—but over-scheduled decision makers still only have limited time for learning about the latest and greatest value-added products distributors may be introducing. The mystery surrounding this month’s feature encompasses the product, as well as a marketing strategy that makes the most of precious time on sales calls. Check out the following clues to guess what the product is: • It is made from electrically charged polypropylene film. • It is perfect for use as temporary signage. •

Pinnacle Press, St. Louis—a Kohler Print Group company—is one of the first book component printers to offer Trans-Kote Nylon/MR Laminating Film for paperback book covers. The new finish complements the scuff-free finish for paperbacks that Pinnacle Press helped bring to market more than two years ago, and offers a new premium option for book publishers who want the best possible look and durability for their product. Trans-Kote Nylon/MR laminating film is a super-clear, nylon-base film that resists curling. The laminate provides one of the most durable and attractive finishes publishers can get, and ensures high quality from press to shelf. “The new Trans-Kote Nylon/MR

Headquartered in Chillicothe, Ohio, Glatfelter has launched a new, FSC-certified digital carbonless line of products. Known as Xcelerator PLUS, the line is specially engineered to perform in today’s most advanced digital equipment, while also giving the peace of mind of environmental responsibility offered by Glatfelter’s chain-of-custody FSC certification. Long an outstanding choice when using digital equipment, Xcelerator Digital Carbonless now adds the FSC mark of responsible forestry to its pedigree. “Glatfelter customers will get a powerful combination of environmental excellence and outstanding digital performance. We are proud that our dedication to sustainable forestry initiatives and product development can meet in one excellent carbonless product,”

DuPont Nonwovens, Wilmington, Del., has introduced Tyvek Plus envelope substrate, which features an absorbent surface and a stiffer sheet structure, enabling improved print quality and ease of handling. Tyvek Plus offers the same qualities of traditional Tyvek strength—lightweight and durability—but is designed for ink jet printing of barcodes and other variable information printing. It also offers excellent results with offset litho and flexographic printing, producing high resolution and rich, bold colors. The improved surface characteristics and stiffer sheet structure of Tyvek Plus make envelopes easier to handle in both automated and manual processes. For printers, the benefits of Tyvek Plus extend well beyond enhanced

Verso Paper, Memphis, Tenn., announced it is providing a $100,000 grant over two years to the Trust to Conserve Northeast Forestlands (TCNF) to expand participation in the organization’s Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) group certification program. The program seeks to identify small, family forest land owners and certify their lands to the FSC forest management standard. The Verso grant will provide resources to expand the program throughout the six states currently covered under the group—Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont—with a goal of 100,000 additional acres certified after the first 12 months. “Certification is the most effective tool

Headquartered in Norcross, Ga., Unisource Worldwide—a leading distributor of paper, packaging and facility supplies—announced plans to offer the NewPage coated digital product line in all markets in the United States. This new lineup includes the complete offering of Futura Laser, Sterling Ultra Digital, Sterling Ultra Digital for HP Indigo, and Productolith Pts. Digital. The NewPage Digital franchise provides excellent value and includes products that run on virtually all of today’s digital printing equipment, including HP Indigo, Kodak Nexpress and Xerox iGen equipment. These NewPage Digital precision-cut products also meet Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and the Program for