Printing & writing paper

Our wide range of mineral solutions is designed to enhance the optical and print quality and machine runnability of graphic printing and writing paper.
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Cost-effective pigments for the whole graphic paper segment

We offer the widest portfolio of minerals available to paper producers, including coating and filler solutions for all printing and writing grades. Recognising the technical and commercial needs of Printing & Writing (P&W) paper producers, we offer a wide range of solutions to optimise the manufacturing process and improve the final paper product.

We have a unique and comprehensive portfolio of hydrous and calcined kaolin clay, calcium carbonates and Diatomaceous Earth (DE) minerals as well as EcoBright and formulations services, enabling global customer base is able to receive advanced multi-pigment solutions such as filler additives, coating pigments or processing aids. 

We offer a wide range of products throughout the world, differing in shape factor, particle size distribution and brightness to suit all paper application needs.

Products for coated mechanical and coated woodfree grades

Our products for coated mechanical (coated groundwood) and coated woodfree (coated freesheet) grades for publication paper, LWC and MWC improve:

  • Printability
  • Smoothness
  • Porosity
  • Pore size & distribution
  • Optical & physical coverage
  • Coating strength

Products for uncoated mechanical, supercalendered and uncoated woodfree grades

Our products for uncoated mechanical (uncoated groundwood), supercalendered and uncoated woodfree (uncoated freesheet) grades for SC, offset and office paper improve:

  • Productivity
  • Fibre extension
  • Brightness
  • Opacity
  • Surface properties