[3] YUPO More than forty years ago, Yupo Corporation embarked on a journey to create a variety of grades of synthetic paper that would stand out among competitors. Through extensive research and development, Yupo has become a global leader in the production of 3
100% recyclable, tear- and chemical-resistant synthetic papers and in satisfying the growing demand for its applications in the print, design and packaging worlds. Currently the largest manufacturer of synthetic papers in the Western Hemisphere, YUPO Synthetic Paper is manufactured in a 160,000 square foot, stateof-the-art facility located in Chesapeake VA. Available grades include YUPO Original, YUPO Accel, YUPO Blue, and YUPO Translucent. Of special note to designers is the Wally Awards, a
VERSO Based in Memphis TN, Verso Paper Corporation is a leading North American producer of coated papers, including coated groundwood and coated freesheet, and specialty products. Verso’s paper products are used primarily in media and marketing applications, including magazines, catalogs and commercial printing applications such as high-end advertising brochures, annual reports and direct mail advertising. Company officials state: “At Verso our focus is simple: Do what is right, maintain a balance between environmental, financial and social responsibilities and ensure
unique design competition for work printed on YUPO products. Winners of the 2013/10th Anniversary Wally Awards are: Best Design Entry – Immedia Corporate Brochure, Jessica Roberts, Immedia, Minneapolis MN; Best Package Entry – Children’s Health Investment Program Toolkit by C.H.I.P. at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake VA; and Best Artist Entry – Dia de Los Muertos Portrait by Rachael Rossman, Salem OR. The 2014 Wally Awards are now underway; winners, once again, will be displayed at the upcoming HOW Design Live. www.yupousa.com
that we continually improve our ability to creatively solve customer problems with products and services that exceed expectations.” The Influence® grade is a recognized leader in its category, and represents an excellent option for all types of upscale end uses. Its heavy basis weights deliver the printability and appearance expected of a higher grade paper while the lighter weights are ideal for postage sensitive applications. Verso Paper was the exclusive sponsor of GDUSA’s 50th Annual Print Design reader survey on the state of print and paper in June 2013.
RETAIL + ONLINE PAPER STORES ENVELOPES.COM Headquartered in Amityville NY, with distribution facilities strate-
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gically located throughout the U.S., Envelopes.com products range
XPEDX
hard to find, specialty envelope products. Most are available both
from standard sizes and styles of mailing envelopes to unique,
xpedx is the world’s largest distributor of printing papers, graphic
plain or printed. A second generation family-owned and operated
supplies and equipment by revenue and volume. Customers include
business founded in 1971, the company’s mission is to provide
commercial printers and publishers, manufacturers, retailers,
every customer with high-quality products, the best envelope
facility managers, U.S. government agencies and companies across
value, and the most comprehensive service. Envelopes.com has
many industry segments. Creative professionals are an important
several earth-friendly initiatives including 30%-100% recycled
market segment for xpedx, and the company strives, through its
products, soy inks, carbon neutral shipping, and more. And the
merchant division and retail stores, to provide designers with the
company’s Trade Pro program provides graphic arts professionals
tools and expertise they need to grow professionally and to make
with savings and additional benefits. www.envelopes.com
their workday easier. Sustainability and stewardship are high priorities: the company has set ambitious Sustainability Targets including substantial increases in recycling and of the use of Chain of Custody certified papers. An important xpedx offering for designers and printers is the Endurance Printing Paper line, which includes printing papers, digital printing papers, paperboard, and recycled content papers. At presstime: the company announced that it will merge with Unisource during 2014. www.xpedx.com
JAM PAPER A proudly family-owned and operated company for over 55 years, JAM Paper & Envelope has retail stores and offices in New York and New Jersey — including two locations in Manhattan and one in Northvale NJ. (“JAM” stands for Janet, Andrew and Michael Jacobs, a tight-knit family who heads the company’s operations day-in and day-out.) Its robust website carries a wide range of envelopes, plastics, paper, folders, bags, portfolios and boxes to G D USA 85