North America Specialty Solutions
The materials are predominately designed to the customers’ needs rather than generic industry standards and customer relationships are long-standing and focused on quality and service. The product portfolio is less exposed to economic cycles given its high share of sales to more cycle-resistant end-markets such as food and retail.
The manufacturing platform is comprised of four plants, of which two are integrated into pulp production in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Rhinelander, De Pere (Nicolet), Mosinee and Kaukauna. Key product categories include:
Industrial & Technical
Backings and barriers for the technical material used in residential and commercial construction, tape applications and metal and glass manufacturing
Food Processing & Packaging
Specialty papers to wrap and package processed foods and quick service restaurants-prepared foods
Pressure-Sensitive Release Liner
Variety of uses in which specialty paper enables customers’ products to retain adhesive properties prior to final application.