Coated Natural Kraft® (CNK®)

Our durable Coated Natural Kraft® (CNK®) paperboard delivers vibrant graphics and reliable performance, even in wet, cold or greasy environments.

Our portfolio of Coated Natural Kraft (CNK) is engineered for strength and designed for impact. Whether your packaging must withstand a demanding supply chain or stand out in a crowded aisle, we have the CNK paperboard to meet your needs. Reliable and durable, our CNK paperboard has a proprietary clay coating that delivers crisp, vibrant graphics to catch consumer attention. Do you need solid bleached sulfate, coated recycled board or other paperboard grades too? See our complete paperboard portfolio.

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CustomKote®

CustomKote® is a versatile, high-strength paperboard designed for reliable performance in dry, refrigerated, and frozen conditions, combining durability with excellent printability.

Features

CustomKote provides excellent strength for dry, refrigerated, and frozen environments and can be converted with the kraft side out for a natural look. It has a proprietary clay coating with a smooth, opaque surface and comes in a range of calipers. The paperboard is recyclable and made with up to 15% recycled fiber.

Benefits

This material maintains integrity throughout the supply chain for optimal product protection. CustomKote enables crisp, vibrant graphics. Its versatility suits a wide range of food, beauty, home, and sporting goods applications.

Applications

Common uses include bakery, beauty and personal care, beverage, food packaging, home and garden and more.

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CustomKote® Poly

CustomKote® Poly paperboard is built for strength in dry, refrigerated, and frozen environments. Its LDPE barrier resists moisture, oil, and grease, while its proprietary clay-coated surface delivers vibrant, high-quality graphics for durable, attractive packaging.

Features

This paperboard includes a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) barrier coating and a blend of strong softwood and top-layer hardwood fibers. It’s available in one-sided (P1S) or two-sided (P2S) formats and features a proprietary clay coating for a smooth, opaque print surface. Offered in nine calipers, it's made with up to 15% recycled fiber.

Benefits

Designed to resist moisture, oil, and grease, this material delivers exceptional strength in dry, refrigerated, and frozen environments. It protects products throughout the supply chain and enables crisp, vibrant graphics for appealing packaging.

Applications

Its performance and versatility make it ideal for food packaging, particularly for bakery and frozen food applications.

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CarrierKote®

Engineered for strength, our CarrierKote® paperboard maintains integrity in wet and cold environments. With crisp, vibrant graphics thanks to its proprietary clay coating and outstanding converting performance in the areas of die-cutting, folding and gluing, CarrierKote is the solid unbleached sulfate (SUS) industry standard for beverage carton packaging.

Features

CarrierKote paperboard features a proprietary clay coating that provides a smooth, opaque surface ideal for printing and embellishment. It offers outstanding converting performance in die-cutting, folding, and gluing, and is available in a variety of calipers and thicknesses. The board is produced with up to 15% recycled fiber.

Benefits

This paperboard maintains strength and integrity in wet and cold environments and offers excellent tear resistance throughout the supply chain. It delivers exceptional printability with crisp, vibrant graphics, consistent composition and quality, and versatility for a wide range of beverage carton packaging designs.

Applications

Ideal for beverage packaging and filter frames.

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