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Paper Price Forecast 2014: Conditions Favor Buyers, as Markets Plod Ahead
January 16, 2014

The paper industry, it seems, has taken a Twainesque position that reports of paper’s demise are greatly exaggerated. Indeed, paper is doing quite well.

Paper comprises one of the most stratified and clearly defined markets in the world. In addition to paper used for printed matter, pulp—the major ingredient—is a primary component in everything from tissue, to paperboard, to newsprint, to containerboard, to various commodities such as coated and non-coated free sheets.

In relative terms, most paper segments enjoyed a strong year in 2013.

Woody Harrelson Plans Paper Mill
December 11, 2013

Actor Woody Harrelson is planning to raise money for Prairie Paper Ventures, a private company he started 15 years back.

Prairie Paper makes its paper using a different mix of material from normal: 80 percent of the inputs come from wheat straw and the rest from recycled wood fibre. The paper is known as Step Forward Paper. It’s available on Amazon US, and at Staples, Lyreco and Basics.

In a posting on its website, “Out of the Furnace” star Harrelson, who is holding up a box of paper, said “it’s good for the forests, it’s good for the farmers and it’s

Herringbone Grand Opening Invite (Video)
November 27, 2013

This week, PaperSpecsGallery.com features a very elegant invitation that was designed for the grand opening of Herringbone, the happening eatery of former Top Chefs Baumgarten and Malarkey in La Jolla, CA.

The Paperkut Business Card (Includes Video)
November 13, 2013

This week, PaperSpecsGallery.com features the Paperkut Business Card, a fun, interactive and three-dimensional, business card from designer Tommy Perez. The business card takes a "business in the front, party in the back" approach—using duplex laminated stock, with white in front and a variety of color in the back.

Add Mind Reading to Your Skill Set
November 6, 2013

“I need a reliable source for raised-print business cards.” Sounds simple enough doesn’t it? But wait...“The raised print is a design and not lettering.” Now we are narrowing it down.

Auction Napa Valley Invitation (Includes Video)
October 30, 2013

This week, PaperSpecsGallery.com questions why you can't have a little fun while doing some good in the world? Designers Michael Osborne and Alice Koswara of MODSF took their lead from this attitude and created an elegant invitation with a modern twist for the Auction Napa Valley event.

Appleton Coated Partners with ConVerd in Green Products
October 28, 2013

Appleton Coated has formed a new partnership with ConVerd, a leader in sustainable paper products for printing and signage applications based in Elk Grove Village, IL. ConVerd has chosen Appleton as a supplier providing specially designed paper for its key product GreenLight Plus!

Mohawk Introduces Sample Club
October 24, 2013

The Sample Club, a new subscription-based service designed for print and paper lovers, has been launched by Mohawk. Featuring a curated collection of Mohawk printed samples and fine paper products, the Sample Club celebrates the beauty and impact of paper and print.