Continuous-Feed Inkjet Paper Options Continue to Ramp Up
However, based on discussions with mills, the market for uncoated inkjet treated papers and coated inkjet papers remains less than 5 percent of the total market, and some reports put it below 1 percent. Moreover, while 350,000 tons is a big number, it represents less than 2 percent of the 20 million ton North American paper market. If we take out publication papers and converting grades, inkjet is still only about 5 percent of all pages printed.
Jack Miller is founder and Principal Consultant at Market-Intell LLC, offering Need to Know™ market intelligence in paper, print and packaging. Previously, he was senior consultant, North America, with Pira International.
Known as the Paper Guru, Jack is the former director of Market Intelligence with Domtar, where he also held positions as regional sales manager, territory sales manager and product manager. He has presented at On Demand, RISI’s Global Outlook, PRIMIR, SustainCom World and at various IntertechPira conferences. Jack has written for Printing Impressions, Canadian Printer, Paper 360, PaperTree Letter and Package Printing, along with publishing a monthly e-newsletter, MarketIntellibits.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross and has done graduate studies in Statistics and Finance.
