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This time it's EPIC

Holmen EPIC is a wood-containing paper that is truly capable of replacing the wood-free alternatives, perfect for magazines and direct mail. The bulk properties of the paper enable a lighter grammage than expected.

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A brighter affair

Holmen EPIC has a brightness of 85 percent. It's whiter than you ever thought possible with anything other than wood-free paper. In fact, it’s bright enough to truly replace the wood-free alternatives. With EPIC, you get the desired whiteness, very high opacity and an almost unbeatable image reproduction. It's also very suitable for sheet fed printing. 

 

Uncoated for magazines

Uncoated wood-containing paper is natural and feels natural. Providing excellent whiteness, very high opacity and an outstanding image reproduction, this is a perfect choice for magazines and direct mail.

 

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

High bulk paper

Like all our papers, Holmen EPIC is based on fresh fibres. Paper made from fresh fibre has a strong advantage compared to recovered fibre: it has higher bulk. Thanks to the strength and elasticity of the fresh fibres, the paper is more voluminous. The feeling is great, sturdy yet pliable, when you touch or hold the printed material. In other words, the paper weighs less while remaining its thickness. 

There are many benefits with high bulk. Since the paper weighs less you can buy fewer tonnes and still keep the same thickness as a regular paper. You can also add more pages while still buying the same amount of paper. Or you can get a thicker end product. Holmen EPIC is available in grammages up to 70 gsm. 

In every way, Holmen EPIC is a brighter affair.

 

Paper Profile

Paper Profile is a voluntary environmental product declaration scheme showing emissions and energy use per tonne of paper produced, developed and provided by leading paper producers.

Download EPIC Paper Profile

This single-page declaration gives essential information regarding the composition of the product, key environmental parameters, environmental management and wood procurement.

Paper Profile Holmen EPIC

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint is defined as the total emissions caused by an individual event, organisation or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent.

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Holmen calculates the carbon footprint of our graphical paper products according to the ten toes of the framework set up by CEPI.

Carbon footprint Holmen EPIC

Mill certificates

We operate according to globally recognized standards for forest stewardship and management of environmental, energy and quality aspects.

Chain of custody certificates

FSC® – Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC ID FSC-C020071) – is a system for the certification of forestry, supported by several environmental organisations.

FSC Certificate

 

PEFC – (PEFC/05-33-134) Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes is an international system for forest certification.

PEFC Certificate

 

EU Ecolabel -is the official ecolabel of the European Union. The ecolabelling criteria are drawn up by responsible bodies in the Member States. To achieve certification, the products are assessed from a life cycle perspective from raw material to waste. The products have to meet strict environmental, functional and quality requirements. These requirements are tightened on a continuous basis.

EU Ecolabel Certificate

Environment, energy and quality management

ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 9001 are international standards for environmental management, energy management and quality management.

ISO 14001 - Hallsta paper mill

ISO 50001 - Hallsta paper mill

ISO 9001 - Hallsta paper mill

Occupational health and safety

OHSAS 18001 is an international system that provides a structure within which organisations can address occupational health and safety issues.

OHSAS 18001 Hallsta paper mill

MUY INTERESANTE MAGAZINE

The paper transmits the feeling

Printed on Holmen EPIC, the magazine is designed to appeal to a discerning audience with high purchasing power. 

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What is paper bulk?

You need to stop thinking about your ideal paper as defined by its grammage or weight per m2, and instead focus on the thickness of the paper sheet.

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Read about the quality aspects you need to consider when deciding which paper grade that will make your magazine pop.

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Ordering samples from us

The best way to know which paper you want is to hold it in your hand. Our sample packs include both printed and unprinted samples.

Can't see the form? We only ship samples to recipients within Europe – If you are visiting from outside Europe and would like to receive samples of our products, please contact our sales representative in your region.

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Holmen Paper Nordic & International

+46 11 235000

Vattengränden 2

SE-60188 Norrköping

Sweden

Holmen Paper Nordic & International

+46 11 235000

Vattengränden 2

SE-60188 Norrköping

Sweden

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