World Paper Market News from Expedite
28 October 2025
On Oct. 27, 2025, Billerud reported a strong Q3 in North America while Europe remained pressured by muted demand and overcapacity. Group net sales fell 8% to €906 million...
21 October 2025
Nekoosa Coated Products has announced entry into the domestic lightweight carbonless paper roll market, extending its 60+ years in carbonless technology. The U.S.-made ro...
14 October 2025
The Dotlock mechanism (anti‑counterfeit tamper‑evidence for packs) is now compatible with recycled papers, helpful where digitally printed cartons need secure closures wi...
07 October 2025
The textured Tintoretto Gesso paper gets a waterproof treatment (one‑side) without losing its tactile look useful for indigo/toner wine & premium beverage labels that...
30 September 2025
UPM adds a removable label material for e‑commerce logistics and a clarified selection for consumer durables (incl. PET PCR & solvent‑free adhesives), broadening subs...
23 September 2025
Koehler’s linerless developments (including Blue4est Pro ecosystem) get centre stage, widening substrate choices for print‑on‑demand labels where sustainability and throu...
16 September 2025
Beontag trails wash‑off label lines for easier recycling, textured papers for premium labels, and a broad smart tag portfolio, relevant complements to digital label print...
09 September 2025
At Labelexpo, Avery Dennison introduces wash‑off labels for reusable glass, INGEDE12‑recognized paper labels for fibre recovery, and new premium papers ideal facestocks f...
29 July 2025
UPM will install proprietary coating tech in Mills River, NC to grow high‑value label materials (wine & spirits, pharma, industrial)—good news for converters needing ...
22 July 2025
Converter Riedle adopts Koehler’s premium recycled papers, underscoring the push toward paper‑based substrates for digitally printed retail packaging where toner/inkjet e...