MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Verso
Corporation (NYSE: VRS) today announced the launch of three new
label papers, OptiLabel™ HB, OptiLitho™ C1S and OptiPrime™ Inkjet
WS, further expanding its specialty label paper portfolio, the
largest in North America.
"We are pleased to be launching three new innovative label
products for pressure sensitive, label and converting, and inkjet
food contact applications to satisfy the growing needs of our
specialty paper customers," said Verso President of Graphic Papers
Mike Weinhold. "We are very proud to
be featuring these new products for the first time at Labelexpo
Americas in Chicago next week."
Verso's OptiLabel™ HB family of general purpose pressure
sensitive face stock papers expands with the addition of a new 58
lb. (3300 ft2 / 86 gsm) basis weight offering that is
optimized for laminating, label printing, die cutting and high
speed label application processes. The OptiLabel™ HB family is also
offered in a 53 lb. (3300 ft2 / 78 gsm) basis weight and
is designed for high-end, pressure sensitive label applications
requiring premium label appearance and high strength for matrix
stripping and runnability. Ideal for flexographic printing,
OptiLabel™ HB features premium brightness and an enhanced
blue-white shade, combined with high opacity and a semi-gloss
finish.
OptiLitho™ C1S is a new family of C1S glue-applied cut and stack
label papers for label and converting applications. OptiLitho™ C1S
is offered in 55 lb. (3300 ft2 / 81 gsm) and 60 lb.
(3300 ft2 / 89 gsm) and features a smooth surface,
excellent ink holdout for offset, flexographic and rotogravure
printing, and is designed to perform in demanding and unique
printing and converting applications.
OptiPrime™ Inkjet WS joins the OptiPrime™ family of specialty
pressure sensitive label papers for emerging label printing
technologies and is offered in 42 lb. (3300 ft2 / 62
gsm) and 38 lb. (3000 ft2 / 62 gsm). OptiPrime™ Inkjet
WS is a wet strength label paper designed for premium aqueous
inkjet and flexographic direct food contact pressure sensitive
label applications requiring wet strength performance for better
durability in higher moisture environments. OptiPrime™ Inkjet WS
has high strength for fast die cutting, matrix stripping and
runnability along with a high brightness, high opacity and premium
blue-white shade.
"OptiLabel™ HB and OptiLitho™ C1S products are made on the No. 3
paper machine known for making high quality release liner and label
papers at Verso's Escanaba Mill in Michigan, a fully integrated pulp and paper
manufacturing facility," said Verso Vice President and General
Manager of Specialty Papers Ed Buehler. "OptiPrime™ Inkjet WS is
produced at Verso's Stevens Point Mill in Wisconsin, North
America's largest state-of-the-art specialty paper
mill."
These new offerings join Verso's label paper portfolio which
includes Aspect®, Sterling®, OptiTherm™,
UniTherm™, DuraPoint, ProPoint, OmniPoint, LithoPoint, EcoPoint and
CraftPoint™ - the most comprehensive label paper portfolio produced
in North America.
For more information, visit Verso's booth #1539 at Labelexpo
Americas in Chicago, Illinois,
September 24 – 27, 2018, or visit
versoco.com/specialtypapers or email
specialtypapers@versoco.com.
About Verso
Verso Corporation is the turn-to company for those looking to
successfully navigate the complexities of paper sourcing and
performance. A leading North American producer of printing and
specialty papers, packaging and pulp, Verso provides
insightful solutions that help drive improved customer efficiency,
productivity, brand awareness and business results. Verso's
long-standing reputation for quality and reliability is directly
tied to our vision to be a company with passion that is respected
and trusted by all. Verso's passion is rooted in ethical business
practices that demand safe workplaces for our employees and
sustainable wood sourcing for our products. This passion, combined
with our flexible manufacturing capabilities and an unmatched
commitment to product performance, delivery and service, make Verso
a preferred choice among commercial printers, paper merchants and
brokers, converters, publishers and other end users. For more
information, visit us online at versoco.com.
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