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Boise Paper is pleased to announce that our ASPEN® line of multi-use recycled copy papers recently earned Green Seal® certification under its GS-7 Printing and Writing Paper Standard, one of the most rigorous environmental certifications in the industry. Green Seal’s thorough review and on-site audit has verified that ASPEN recycled papers conserve natural resources and protect human and environmental health while delivering the performance customers expect. Specifically, ASPEN recycled papers contain a significant percentage of post-consumer materials, are processed without chlorine, and contain minimal heavy metals. Click Read More below for additional information.

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 to Three Months Ended September 30, 2016: • Net sales for the third quarter of 2017 decreased by $54 million compared to the third quarter of 2016. The sales decline was primarily attributable to a decrease in total sales volume due to the general softening of demand for coated papers and our capacity reductions at our Androscoggin Mill, partially offset by a 1% increase in price. • Gross margin, excluding depreciation, amortization, and depletion expenses, increased from 4.9% of net sales in the third quarter of 2016 to 11.1% in the third quarter of 2017. Gross margin in the third quarter of 2016 was negatively impacted by work-in-process and inventory fair value adjustments associated with fresh-start accounting of $41 million. Without these fresh-start accounting adjustments, gross margin percentage would have been relatively flat quarter over quarter. Click Read More below for additional information.

Drytac, the leading international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the large-format print and signage markets, is delighted to announce the global availability of Paper Fleece Smooth. The product has proved hugely successful since initially launching in the UK earlier this year and will be made available to customers in other regions worldwide from October 24th 2024. This printable non-woven paper fleece wallcovering is PVC-free, making it an effective, environmentally friendly solution for interior décor work in settings such as homes, retail stores, hotels and offices. Its photorealistic print quality produces sharp, detailed graphics with quick drying times and is ideal for creating stunning, vivid designs.