Ivar Vatne appointed CEO of Billerud

Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc., the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, is pleased to announce the release of its updated Fine Printing Papers Swatchbook. This carefully curated collection showcases the rich textures, vibrant finishes, and unrivaled performance of Monadnock’s most celebrated paper lines, including Astrolite®, Astrolite® Digital+, Caress®, and Dulcet®. Tailored for designers, brand owners, and printers, this swatchbook goes beyond a simple showcase—it provides an immersive, tactile experience that brings the luxurious qualities of Monadnock’s fine papers to life. From high-end brochures to photography books and archival prints, the Fine Printing Papers Swatchbook highlights how Monadnock’s premium fine papers can elevate any project. “Our Fine Printing Papers Swatchbook serves as a gateway to inspiration,” says Julie Brannen, Director of Sales and Sustainable Solutions at Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. “We’ve designed it to offer a hands-on experience that allows creatives the opportunity to fully engage with the paper’s tactile qualities and see firsthand how our craftsmanship can transform their most important projects into evocative stories.”

Premier Dwight Ball is worried about the impact of huge tariffs on newsprint from Corner Brook Pulp and Paper, following the introduction of another new tarriff by the United States. Just two months after the mill was hit by an export duty of nearly 10 per cent, the U.S. Department of Commerce on Tuesday announced an anti-dumping duty of 22.16 per cent — the result, it says, of a preliminary investigation that found Canadian exporters underpriced uncoated groundwood paper by up to that amount. The total tariffs will now add 32 per cent to the cost of newsprint — the highest duties of any mill in Canada. Click Read More below for additional information.

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Dietzgen Corporation® in Tampa, Florida. Dietzgen Corporation® is a leading provider of converting and distribution services for digital print media including papers, films, and textiles to the US market. Dietzgen reliably provides their partners with nation-wide just in time delivery from an extensive inventory housed in six strategically located facilities. The privately held corporation has an extensive network of dealers selling their well-known media brands which include Dietzgen® – Reprographic, Magic® – Sign and Display, Museo® – Fine Art, and Validation® – Premium Proofing. The acquisition of Dietzgen is an important milestone in the strategic development of the Sihl company, especially in North America. We are excited about this transaction as it fuels our vision to become the leading high-end coated print media supplier in the US. The combination of Dietzgen´s superior converting, logistics and distribution capabilities with the innovative product offering and service level of Sihl will create an exceptional offering for our customers in terms of quality and service. We look forward to discussing with you how this transaction can possibly create advantages for you at your earliest convenience and further strengthen our continued partnership.