“Following the recent introduction of our recycled paper innovations in the book, digital inkjet and label markets, we are proud to deliver another breakthrough product to the coated freesheet market,” stated Steve Silver, President & CEO of FutureMark Paper Group. “With Future Vantage, there are no compromises – it is the first coated #3 freesheet with both 100% recycled content and excellent paper qualities some might traditionally associate with non-recycled products.”
According to the Environmental Paper Network’s Paper Calculator v. 3.2, 100% recycled coated freesheet generates 30% less greenhouse gas emissions, consumes 46% less water and requires the harvest of 20,000 fewer trees (per 1,000 tons of coated freesheet paper produced) compared to non-recycled coated freesheet. These unmatched environmental benefits, combined with a unique coating design and enhancements made to the de-inking process, enables producers of print materials to feel good about their paper choices by selecting a 100% recycled option.
FutureMark involves customers and printing partners extensively in its product development process, and their feedback on Future Vantage was invaluable to honing the final product. Continental Web Press completed print runs with Future Vantage and was pleased with the quality and press performance, commenting that the bright sheet has very good print gloss with excellent press productivity and print reproduction.
Chris Kendziora, Purchasing Manager at Royle Printing Company added: “We are delighted to offer this high quality sustainable paper product from FutureMark. Having worked closely with the development team on the creation of Future Vantage, we have the confidence to wholeheartedly recommend it to our clients, knowing that it will perform beautifully on press and deliver the eco-message our clients desire.”
FutureMark Paper Group is North America’s leading provider of responsibly made, high‐recycled paper.
