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Printing Substrates - Paper, Forms and Stationery
News Release from: PaperSpecs
Edited by the Printingtalk Editorial
Team on 15 February 2007
New Website Helps Paper Selection
Process
In response to Domtar's research with its designer customer base, the company has launched a dedicated website to meet designer's needs for an inspirational and informative online resource.
In response to Domtar's research with its designer customer base, the company has launched a dedicated website, which is said to meet designer's needs for an inspirational and informative online resource The Domtar Designer Corner has been created by designers for designers and offers industry news and events, designer profiles, eco-smart design options and tips for selecting the best paper to bring designs to life, said Paperspecs
This article was originally published on Printingtalk on 3 Aug 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tewfik Atia, marketing communication manager for Domtar's Earthchoice line of environmentally responsible papers, said: "With the launch of the new Domtar Designer Corner, we are once again demonstrating our commitment to respond to our customers' needs by developing innovative resources that enhance and facilitate their work.
Choosing the right paper is usually the first crucial step in creating an outstanding piece, which is why we've gathered tips from industry experts and provide designers with creative materials." Sabine Lenz commented: "Our team is constantly in search of the latest and most reliable facts about paper and our research often becomes the imperative first step in helping professional designers create an award-winning piece.
We look forward to sharing our independent findings and insight with the design community at the new Domtar Designer Corner." Paperspecs also offers tips on paper buying and a weekly free newsletter.
For members, Paperspecs also offers an online catalogue of the most recently released swatchbook.
Using the Paperspecs' service, members are shown how to order the complementary swatchbooks directly from the mills.
Paperspecs added that it also assists in assembling samples and swatchbooks for client projects and members gain insight in paper specifying and print buying issues.
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