GPA, the market leader in substrate solutions for digital, offset and wide format press technologies, is pleased to introduce their new collection of specialty papers engineered specifically for dry toner presses. Available exclusively in the North American market through GPA, this lineup brings a never-before-seen selection of high-end papers to the dry toner arena. GPA has been servicing the dry toner marketplace for more than 30 years, and this expansion represents GPA’s continued commitment to making the most exclusive, cutting-edge substrates available to make stunning print possible.
GPA’s new specialty papers offer opulent textures, pearlescent shimmers, and recycled and translucent options to create applications with a captivating “wow” factor. This distinguished collection is perfect for photo books and photo prints, direct mail, corporate communications, stationery, marketing collateral, and other value-added products in today’s most lucrative markets.
Because they are compatible with a wide variety of finishing processes, including die cutting, coating, foil stamping, and folding, these papers can be customized for truly unique applications. They offer superior printability and exceptional image reproduction, providing guaranteed performance on most Xerox, Ricoh, Canon, Kodak, Konica Minolta, and other dry toner presses.
These premium papers offer a variety of environmental and conservation benefits to take pride in; in addition to being FSC certified, these sheets are recyclable, biodegradable, acid-free, and elemental chlorine free. Many of these sheets are also long life certified with archival properties for added assurance that printed pieces will stand the test of time.
“This product line represents GPA’s continued investment in the high value, high growth segment of the digital print market,” said Craig Surette, GPA’s Business Development Manager for the Dry Toner Market. “Many of these products are entirely new to the North American digital print market, representing the aesthetics currently driving European applications. Now, they’re available in North America only from GPA. With end-users demanding tactile and engaging stocks that grab their target audience’s attention, this new line helps our print partners gain share and profitability in that space.”
Stocked and readily available in 17.71″ x 12.59″ or 16.53″ x 11.69″ sheets, this new assortment includes a wide range of basis weights, shades, textures and finishes.
