Goodbye Plastics, HELLO PAPER. Welcome to the Specialty Paper Conference on September 16, 2025, with a lineup of outstanding speakers and a panel with the premier paper manufacturers for the all-day event. We will explore PFAS-free paper products, innovative new paper products, barrier coatings, sustainability, and recyclability of paper. The Conference will provide the latest cutting-edge technologies, product design, new product development, and eco-friendly packaging trends.
Specialty Papers are a category of paper products designed and engineered for specific functions, technical performance, aesthetic qualities focused on:
- Food and Beverage
- Healthcare & Medical
- Automative
- Packaging
- Security
- Hygiene & Personal Care
- Décor
Common Types of Specialty Papers.
- Checks, Passports, Security
- Release Liners for Labels, Tags, and Tapes
- Baking and Food Products
- Medical
- Air, Oil, Coffee Filters.
- Wallpaper
- Laminates
- Greeting Cards
- Insulation
- Packaging
Panel of Speakers Representing & Supporting the Wisconsin Paper Manufacturers
- Ahlstrom – Dean Benjamin
- Amcor – Chris Jansen and Breanna Van Nuland
- BiOrgin – David S. Barr
- BPM, Inc. Specialty Papers – Ryan Day
- Hoffmaster – Mark Hunter
- Impermea Materials – David Zamarin
- Midland – Brit Swisher – Distributor of Paper Products.
- Sun Chemical – Jay Downey
- UW Stevens Point Wisconsin Institute of Sustainable Technologies – Paul Fowler
Wisconsin has a large base of Paper Companies specializing in Specialty Paper. North America specialty paper market generated notable revenue and estimated to grow due to the demand for sustainable and recycle demands from American Consumers. The USA federal and state policies are focusing on limiting the use of plastic products and promoting sustainable paper products. The US has the largest share of the market for specialty papers in North America due to significant investments in research and development. Wisconsin is the leader in Specialty Papers supported by the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Paper Science and Engineering Degrees and Research.
