Superior NCR the carbonless revolution – clean, crisp copies without the carbon mess! Carbonless paper, commonly known as NCR was invented in 1953. This innovation eliminated the need for messy carbon sheets by using micro-encapsulated dye and reactive clay coatings to transfer impressions between sheets. Nekoosa Superior NCR is one of the most recognized carbonless sheet products in the printing industry. The Superior NCR brand quickly became synonymous with carbonless technology and remains the industry standard in today’s market.
PRINTABILITY
Superior NCR was developed to provide exceptional runnability and image clarity for both offset and digital printing equipment. It is designed to glide effortlessly through printers without skipping or jamming. The Superior line of NCR is trusted for its smooth performance, consistent caliper, and convenient basis weight – making it ideal for mulit-part business forms.
LOOK & FEEL
Superior NCR is crafted for smoothness and precision. Its smooth surface feels refined, and Superior NCR can be written on without smudging. The carbonless sheets have a clean, professional look with a brightness rating typically at 92 – ensuring a sharp contrast for printed text and vivid color reproduction. Each sheet maintains consistent caliper and opacity, minimizing show-through and giving multi-part forms a crisp, polished appearance.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Superior NCR is FSC certified, ensuring the paper comes from responsibly managed forests. It also holds a SFI certification, meaning the fiber used meets sustainable forestry practices and standards. Some versions of NCR contain post-consumer recycled fibers. Superior NCR is manufactured Elemental Chlorine-Free during its bleaching processes, which minimizes harmful chlorine compounds. Due to the fact Superior NCR isn’t made from carbon, it can be recycled in standard paper streams.
WEIGHTS AND SIZES
Superior NCR is available in a range of colors and convenient sizes in sets or individual sheets, CB (coated back), CF (coated front), and CFB (coated back & front). Superior NCR combines tactile quality with visual clarity, making it the preferred choice for business forms that demand both durability and elegance.
8.5x11:
- Blue – CB, CF, and CFB
- Canary – CB, CF, and CFB
- Gold – CB, CF, and CFB
- Green – CB, CF, and CFB
- Pink – CB, CF, and CFB
- White – CB, CF, and CFB
- Manila 105# tag – CF
- White 105# tag - CF
8.5x11 sets:
- 2pt. reverse – canary and white
- 2pt straight – white and canary
- 2pt reverse – pink and white
- 3pt reverse – pink, canary and white
- 3pt straight – white, canary and pink
- 4pt reverse – gold, pink, canary and white
- 4pt straight – white, canary, pink, and gold
- 5pt reverse – gold, pink, canary, green and white
11x17 sets:
- 2pt reverse – canary and white
- 2pt straight – white and canary
- 3pt reverse – pink, canary, and white
- 3pt straight – white, canary, and pink
- 4pt reverse – gold, pink, canary, and white
- 4pt straight – white, canary, pink, and gold
- 5pt reverse – gold, pink, canary, green, and white
8.5x14:
- Blue – CB, CF, and CFB
- Canary – CB, CF, and CFB
- Gold – CB, CF, and CFB
- Green – CB, CF, and CFB
- Pink – CB, CF, and CFB
- White – CB, CF, and CFB
8.5x14 sets:
- 2pt reverse – canary and white
- 3pt reverse – pink, canary and white
- 3pt straight – white, canary and pink
- 4pt reverse – gold, pink, canary and white
- 4pt straight – white, canary, pink, and gold
- 5pt reverse – gold, pink, canary, green and white
ABOUT NEKOOSA
Nekoosa, located on the Wisconsin River; traces its roots back to 1883 and has evolved from producing newsprint to becoming a leader in specialty papers. In 1961, Nekoosa became part of 3M, which helped expand its carbonless technology. Nekoosa continues to innovate in coated, carbonless, and functional papers. Today, the mill emphasizes sustainability, sourcing 100% of its pulp from certified sustainable forests and reusing over 80% of manufacturing byproducts.
Nekoosa holds major environmental certifications, including; FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative), PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) Nekoosa is a proud holder of ISO 9001 – reflecting its commitment to responsible forestry, environmental stewardship and international quality standards.
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