Gorham Introduces Four Specialty Papers Brands
Gorham Paper and Tissue, Gorham, N.H., USA, has launched four category-specific paper brands: Optix™ for packaging, Helix™ for engineered, Vertix™ for converting, and Iconix™ for printing. The portfolio features close to 30 customized specialty papers available with options in weight, color, furnish, and functional properties.
"The new brands reinforce our strategy to direct our product development expertise and manufacturing flexibility to more challenging technical markets. They communicate our depth of capability, segment our offering, and simplify our extensive lineup," said Brian McAlary, VP of sales and marketing."
The Gorham specialty papers include:
- Optix: an FDA compliant line of food packaging embedded with grease resistance and wet strength ideal for wraps, bags, liners and pouches
- Helix: application-driven papers engineered with technical properties such as absorbency, machinability, fire retardance, light fastness, and extreme strength
- Vertix: versatile line of converting papers used for home and office applications such as file folders, envelopes, and desktop publishing papers
- Iconix: high-volume printing papers optimized for image reproduction and performance and used for demanding applications like trade books, corporate literature, financial statements, direct mail, and annual reports.
Gorham specialty papers are available in a basis weight range of 18 lb.–143 lb. and with furnish options (white, natural, and a variety of colors), recycled content up to 100%, and chain of custody certification to SFI, FSC, and PEFC standards.
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