Newsprint
Rayonier Advanced Materials’ integrated operation at Kapuskasing, Ontario, manufactures newsprint for publishers of daily newspapers and commercial printers, as well as controlled bulk paper for mass-market paperback book publishers and commercial printers.
High-quality newsprint and controlled bulk paper
Rayonier Advanced Materials makes Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified (FSC®-C017431) newsprint and bulk paper using virgin pine and spruce fiber from Canadian forests.
This modern facility produces a clean strong sheet – with superior uniformity, reliability and runnability – suitable for a wide range of printing processes. We tailor production to meet customer specifications and market needs.
Our knowledge of the newsprint and publishing industries, and our customer service, are competitive strengths. We focus on markets in the U.S. Northeast and Midwest, and Eastern Canada.
Product characteristics and applications
| Product | Basis weights | Printing processes | Product Specifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsprint | 40.0 to 51.8 grams | Flexography Heatset/offset Letterpress Offset | Newsprint Product Specifications (PDF) |
| Controlled bulk book grades | 45 to 51.8 grams | Book Paper Product Specifications (PDF) |
Operations, capacity and certifications
| Manufacturing facility | Production capacity (annual) | Product certification |
|---|---|---|
| Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada | 220,000 metric tons | Forest Stewardship Council®(FSC®) Certified Chain of Custody |