Antalis Premium Offset and Creative Papers portfolio evolution update

Paper Solutions

Antalis announced on 4 November 2022 that it would be strengthening its product offering for its customers following its acquisition of a large portfolio of renowned brands from its former supplier Arjowiggins Scotland Limited.

The company say that it is progressing well and has now given an update on the relaunch and revamping of these brands scheduled in Q1 2023.

The first priority continues to be a commitment to provide customers with the highest quality products. To do so, Antalis carried out extensive analyses, product testing, benchmarking and on-site mill visits of numerous European fine papers manufacturers with the support of industrial experts, including former Arjowiggins’ specialists. It is now reaching the end of this phase and running pre-production trials.

The new Olin Design range will be announced shortly with first deliveries beginning in early February 2023. Olin Design will continue to offer a wide range of finishes and shades, suitable for both offset and digital printing. It will extend its reach to a coloured items offering with the integration of the Pop’Set assortment, and will continue to include a large range of assorted envelopes. In addition, the company has run many printing tests and is extremely confident that Olin will deliver the exceptional printing quality consistent with the brand’s reputation.

Regarding the relaunch of other major brands – Conqueror, Keaykolour, Curious, Rives, Opale – Antalis is also progressing very well and will announce the new range of creative papers by the end of January for deliveries in February/March 2023. Through an extensive matching process of tint, grain and surface characteristics, it can continue to offer the vast majority of the existing assortment, while adding some new innovative items.

The high service level expected from Antalis continues to be priority and therefore, it is making sure that the stock and indent offer will be comprehensive in all European countries thanks to selected partnerships with key leading European fine papers manufacturers. In countries where Antalis or other KPP Group distribution companies are not directly present, the plans remain to continue to make these brands available through a network of distribution partners.

During this transitional phase until Q1 2023, Antalis has acquired the remaining finished products from Arjowiggins Scotland Limited to fulfil customer orders during this peak holiday season.