What does it mean to fight for the future of the paper industry? For NPTA Board Chair Ed Allen, it has meant taking that fight all the way to the witness stand. Learn how Allen is advocating for the industry amid evolving #EPR legislation: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…

Printing-writing paper shipments shifted again in August, with new data showing movement across shipments, inventory levels, and imports. See what the latest numbers could signal for the market in the latest PaperChain update. 🔗 Read more: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…

This morning, NPTA members gathered in Las Vegas for breakfast, conversation, and a guided walking tour before heading into the #PRINTINGUnitedExpo. Thank you to everyone who joined us, including our sponsors @DomtarEveryday, Spicers Canada, @wcpsolutions, and Nekoosa.

Join fellow NPTA members on Wednesday, September 23, from 7:30–9:00 AM PT for a complimentary breakfast and a guided walking tour at the PRINTING United Expo. It's a chance to connect with peers and partners before the show floor opens. RSVP today: gonpta.com/Printing-United-B…

A newly introduced mailer is designed to tackle challenges posed by mixed-material packaging while keeping high-volume fulfillment operations in mind. Read this recent PaperChain post to learn more: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…

Last Wednesday and Thursday, members of the 2026 #NPTA Emerging Leaders Network came together in Chicago for the NPTA Emerging Leaders Summit! The future of our industry is in great hands! Interested in joining? Stay tuned for the upcoming application period this fall.

This fall, NPTA’s Business Management Academy gives participants the opportunity to learn directly from industry subject matter experts, who will bring real-world experience and practical perspectives into the program. Register now: gonpta.com/BMA

The Q2 2026 NPTA Quarterly Economic Report is now available for members. Get the latest data and insights to help inform your outlook for the second half of 2026. 🔗 Read the full report: gonpta.com/Education/Researc… #NPTA #PaperIndustry #EconomicOutlook #PaperDistribution

Connect with your NPTA peers before the 2026 #PRINTINGUnitedExpo begins! Join us Wednesday, September 23, in Las Vegas for a complimentary, members-only networking breakfast. Attendance is free, but RSVP is required and space is limited. RSVP now: gonpta.com/Printing-United-B…

Next-generation paper machines are helping manufacturers reduce energy use, raw material consumption, and downtime while adapting more quickly to changing demand. Explore the technologies shaping the future of paper production: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A… #PaperIndustry #Innovation

Deluxe, one of the largest paper-check producers, is expanding further into digital payments with its $625 million acquisition of Celero Commerce. Read more in PaperChain: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…

As NPTA prepares for its upcoming leadership transition, Executive Director Mark Swets, CAE, sits down with outgoing Chair Gerry Klug and incoming Chair Ed Allen to reflect on the experiences that have shaped their careers and discuss what lies ahead. paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…

Recovered paper consumption declined 4% in 2025, according to newly released survey data from AF&PA's annual industry survey. Read the full story on PaperChain now: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…

⚠️ Think your Form I-9 process is fine because it's worked for years? Recent guidance could change that. Read the full Q&A: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A… #HRCompliance #HumanResources #WorkplaceCompliance #I9 #EmploymentLaw

A major incident at a Washington paper mill has prompted a large-scale emergency response and raised questions about worker safety, recovery efforts, and potential environmental impacts. Read the full story: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A… #PaperIndustry #IndustryNews #PaperChain

Leadership was on display at yesterday’s #PaperMeetsLIVE luncheon. Congratulations to Bill Garvey on receiving the 2026 Stanley O. Styles Industry Excellence Award, and thanks to Suzanne Shelton for an engaging presentation on leveraging sustainability to drive market advantage.

The NPTA Business Management Academy returns this fall, kicking off September 8 with a 10-week, digital-first experience designed for both current and emerging leaders. Save $200 with early registration, now through Friday, May 29. Learn more: goalmakers.com/npta

In the latest PaperChain Chat, Kingsley Shannon discusses returning to the industry, joining Pixelle Specialty Solutions during a pivotal moment of change, and the strategic investments shaping the company’s future. Watch now: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A… #paper #strategy #business

Happy Arbor Day. 🌳 Before paper becomes a carton, a sheet, or a label, it begins with a tree. Today, we're looking upstream at the forests, sourcing decisions, and regeneration cycles behind everything we do. Read now: paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A… #ArborDay #PaperIndustry #NPTA

A simple upgrade led to a 90% reduction in water use at a U.S. paper mill. The result? Lower costs, improved reliability, and a major sustainability win, all from rethinking a critical piece of equipment. What can the rest of the industry learn from it? 👉 paperchain.gonpta.com/Full-A…