PAPER ROUND UP

MADE IN FLENSBURG 325 YEARS OF PAPER

The Mitsubishi HiTec Paper mill in Flensburg is marking its 325th anniversary this year. Founded by Hinrich Gultzau in 1696 at “Mühlenstrom” outside the city gates.

In 1696, the Mecklenburg papermaker Hinrich Gultzau went to Flensburg. His ambitious plan was to build a paper mill. Back then, the city was still struggling to recover from the aftermath of the Thirty Years’ War. Papermaking also suffered severe setbacks during wartime, while demand continued to grow. This meant that towards the end of the 17th century paper was a scarce, valuable commodity.

The most important condition for building a paper mill 325 years ago was a suitable watercourse with a corresponding natural gradient. At the gates of the city, on the “Mühlenstrom”, Gultzau found a suitable piece of land. After receiving official approval, he was allowed to set up a paper mill in front of the red gate in Hennings Lundt and to live there. The foundation stone for today’s paper mill in Flensburg was laid.

INDUSTRIALISATION…SPECIALISATION… FLEXIBILITY

In the 19th century, industrial paper production took off at a rapid pace. In the first half of the 19th century, all processes, which had up to that point been carried out by hand, were mechanised. In the second half, new raw materials began to be produced in special pulp factories. In 1848, the first paper machine was installed at the current location in Flensburg. In 1954, a paper machine for the production of hygiene papers was put into operation and in 1970 the production of giroform carbonless papers began. In the early 1990s, after the license agreement with Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd. for the production of

thermal papers was signed, the production of thermoscript thermal papers started. The first application was paper for fax machines, which was the communication medium of choice at the time.

In the 1990s and 2000s, investments were made in new high-tech coating processes for the finishing of speciality papers. Specialisation and increased flexibility of the modernised production facilities opened the doors for new applications and new markets, for example, durable thermal paper with a topcoat for account statements, thermal paper with forgery proof security features for admission tickets and lottery tickets, or special thermal paper for the ever growing label sector. As a result of new technologies, a new product segment was created in Flensburg in 1998 – high quality coated jetscript inkjet papers.

Today the Flensburg mill stands for high flexibility, experienced papermakers and modern coating technologies. Team spirit is particularly important. The highly motivated, experienced and very well trained workforce works every day to fulfil special customer requests from all over the world, even in small quantities: innovative, individual and sustainable.

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A COLOUR FOR EVERY AVENUE WITH NEW SIRIO COLOR

Paper manufacturer Fedrigoni is introducing the Sirio Color swatch book, encompassing the company’s broadest range of pulp dyed papers

to date. Across 30 bold and vibrant colours, including four brand new shades and a new black, the range offers countless opportunities for creative transformation, from packaging and inserts, to book covers and art installations.

The FSC® certified Sirio Color range of uncoated papers and boards is available in three finishes: smooth, rough and denim embossed. The collection presents 30 bright and intense colours for creatives to take in dynamic directions, including four brand new shades: Jasmine, Milkshake, Flamingo and Royal Green. The range also features Sirio Color Black, a carbon free compilation of Fedrigoni’s previous black papers, Sirio Black/Black and Sirio Color Nero.

Spanning from 80 to 700 g/m2, the collection is adaptable for a broad range of creative expressions, from lightweight leaflets to more robust packaging. Completely biodegradable and recyclable, the Sirio Color range offers creatives an environmentally friendly alternative, and its pulp coloured formation offers better light resistance.

Fedrigoni’s new swatch book includes the Sirio Color Rough papers for the first time, whose textured surfaces inject a sense of tactility and craft into the collection. In the rough version there are 11 colours available (including all four new shades), whereas the denim embossed range offers 21 shades, with all 30 colours present in the smooth format. The swatch book also features Sirio Black/White and Sirio White/White.

Further Sirio options available include papers and boards for Digital for Dry Toner, Digital for HP Indigo, Stucco and Envelopes.

Ian Braithwaite, Commercial Manager at Fedrigoni UK, commented: “The new Sirio Color swatch book is Fedrigoni’s most universal yet. From our traditional smooth and embossed papers, to our latest rough range, there is a paper for every creative avenue. Each paper can be used with all major printing technologies (typesetting, offset, emboss, hot foil stamping, thermography and screen printing) as well as packaging processes (cutting, die-cutting, creasing, folding and gluing). The opportunities are limitless.”

Justine Fox, Co-Founder of Calzada Fox, commented: “As a colour consultancy, we understand that colour is at the heart of our experience, acting as a stimulus for our emotions and a powerful tool for transformation. Fedrigoni’s new Sirio Color shades truly encapsulate the evocative power of colour. Where Jasmine’s delicate pink tint inspires a subtle sense of quietly confident craftsmanship, warmth radiates from the creamy yellow undertones in Milkshake, opening channels of positivity. Bursting with succulence and ripeness, Flamingo’s inclusive orange pink mix activates and energises the message, while Royal Green’s herbal depth connects this green to natural innovation and mindful products.”

Quick Print Pros can get their hands on the Sirio Color swatch book by speaking to their local Paper Consultant via the Fedrigoni website or by emailing info.uk@fedrigoni.com

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