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.”

Ahlstrom’s transformation efforts are delivering results. Our comparable EBITDA in the third quarter reached a record level, reflecting our ongoing commitment to performance and growth. Driven by our dedication to science and our desire to help customers navigate global trends, we continue to launch new products, with the introduction this quarter of recyclable packaging material for the bouillon cube segment. This innovation replaces thousands of tons of plastic and supports sustainable development. Moreover, our enhanced customer collaboration has led to our customer loyalty score reaching the highest decile in our industry in the latest measurement, which makes me particularly proud. Our margin on variable cost per ton continued to increase to a record high level, thanks to our improved operational performance driven by our transformation initiatives. Adjusted for the Stenay divestment in 2023, our deliveries increased by 1% compared to the previous year. We continued to strengthen our business portfolio by consolidating our footprint in parchment paper production at the Saint-Séverin site following the closure of the Bousbecque mill. Our centralized operations ensure efficiency and continued growth. In addition, we successfully completed the transaction to divest the Aspa pulp mill in November, supporting our growth transformation and focus on specialty materials production.

With the slogan "Paper as a Sustainable Story", we will present our range of premium coated and uncoated papers especially designed for the publishing industry. Since this year Italy is the event's guest of honor, Lecta will showcase the excellence of the products it manufactures at its Cartiere del Garda mill, a cornerstone of the company's complete offering for the publishing sector. Lecta's Garda brand coated papers are renowned for their high quality, special technical characteristics, and optimum results in Lecta's long history of working with publishers worldwide. For this special edition, Lecta has also put together a program packed with activities celebrating experience, art and partnership.