We appreciate your trust in Monadnock as your partner and supplier and want to thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate all of the unprecedented challenges relative to fulfilling your paper needs. Nothing could fully prepare any of us for the appearance and consequences of COVID-19 in 2020, nor did anyone comprehend the domino effect that would ensue relative to the availability of essential raw materials – specialty chemicals, fiber and adhesives, available converting capacity, logistics and transportation issues, and labor shortages. We are actively managing the challenges we face, providing transparency, and continuing to deliver results for all of our customers. Despite facing longer manufacturing lead times, we are leveraging our long-standing supply chain relationships to deliver what you need.

The Supervisory Board of Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG has unanimously reappointed Peter Oswald (61) as Chairman of the Management Board and CEO until May 31, 2029 following his first period of office, which expires on March 31, 2025. At the same time, the Management Board, which currently includes CFO Franz Hiesinger (58) alongside him, will be expanded to three members. Roman Billiani (50), who up to now was responsible for “Food & Specialities Packaging” as Managing Director in the MM Packaging division and has held management positions in the field of fibre-based packaging for around 20 years, has been appointed as a new member of the Management Board for the term of office from May 1, 2024 until April 30, 2027. He will be responsible for the enlarged unit “Food & Premium Packaging”, which contains the entire packaging business with the exception of the area “Pharma & Health Care Packaging”.

Appleton Coated’s new Ethos Enhanced Inkjet Swatchbook highlights the product’s versatility. Featuring samples printed across multiple high-speed inkjet platforms – including the HP PageWide, Kodak Prosper, Ricoh IPS5000 & Pro VC60000, Canon ColorStream & VarioPrint i300, and Screen TruePress – the book is a showcase of the capabilities of this silk, coated-like inkjet paper. “The swatchbook is printed by our customers across North America,” explains Amy Ambos, Appleton Coated’s inkjet product manager, “using both dye and pigment inks. Ethos Enhanced Inkjet is an obvious choice for many direct mail, commercial and publishing applications.” Ambos continues, “Our customers are impressed with the print quality, runnability, and product availability. The product is manufactured at our mill in Combined Locks, Wisconsin, ensuring the quick-turn required by many customers.” Click Read More below for additional detail.