This month marks a new milestone for paper production for Willamette Falls Paper Company (WFPC). On October 1, WFPC expanded its capacity on a third paper machine to manufacture additional coated freesheet paper.
Previously only running at 50% capacity, this paper machine is now operating at 100% capacity to meet customer demand. This has increased our ability to produce additional tons of 60# and 70# text, as well as a new higher yield 75# Sonoma® coated grade.
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According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 25 percent in January compared to January 2020. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 22 percent in January compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased three percent when compared to December 2020. Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments decreased 20 percent compared to January 2020 while the inventory level increased three percent compared to December 2020. UFS imports increased 41 percent while exports decreased 40 percent in December 2020.U.S. purchases of coated free sheet (CFS) papers in January decreased 32 percent compared to last January while the inventory level increased two percent compared to December 2020. CFS imports and exports both decreased compared to December 2019, down 21 percent and six percent respectively. Coated mechanical (CM) paper shipments decreased 33 percent compared to January 2020 while the inventory level remained essentially flat (+0.1 percent) compared to December 2020. CM imports decreased 34 percent while exports increased 12 percent in December 2020. U.S. purchases of uncoated mechanical (UM) papers in January decreased 24 percent compared to last January while the inventory level increased 14 percent compared to December 2020. UM imports and exports both decreased compared to December 2019, down 19 percent and eight percent respectively.
Effective with all new and existing orders with confirmed delivery dates of January 15, 2018 or later, Verso Corporation is increasing the transaction price of all Coated Economy Freesheet Sheets and Sheeter Roll grades by 4% to 6%. This includes, but is not limited to: Anthem Plus® sheets/sheeter rolls, Blazer Digital® sheets/sheeter rolls. The increase applies to all basis weights, bulks, finishes and related private label grades.
Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. is proud to announce that it has become the first paper mill to achieve Mastercard’s prestigious Card Eco-Certification (CEC). This milestone underscores Monadnock’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental transparency. Mastercard’s CEC certification process was originally developed for plastic cards, making Monadnock’s achievement a significant industry first. Since launching its Sustainable Card Program in 2018, Mastercard has worked to transition more than 168 million plastic cards to recycled and bio-based materials—reflecting a growing push for more responsible alternatives. Since no paper-based card had been certified until now, Mastercard refined its assessment criteria—a considerable task—to account for the unique attributes of fiber-based materials.
A comprehensive Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) is central to this certification, as it evaluates a product’s environmental impact from raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal. The CEC assessment validates Monadnock’s carbon footprint, material sourcing, production processes, and disposal considerations to ensure the highest standards of sustainability. Independent verification was conducted by TruCert, a Canadian-based auditing firm known for its expertise in environmental assessments.