PAPERMAKING - LATEST NEWS

New Image for James Cropper Speciality Papers - Jan 2004
Drupa - May 2004
New Colours for Kendal Cover - Nov 2003
LuxePack Exhibition Monaco - Oct 2003
Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair - July 2003
FiFi Awards - June 2003
New Pack Sizes for Kendal Manilla - Dec 2002
Changes to UK Sales Team - Sept 2002 / Jan 2003
Digital Imaging Boards launched at Photokina - Sept 2002
Largest Paper Cutting Guillotine in the World - Jul 2002
Kelmscott Chaucer Reprinted - May 2002

NEW IMAGE FOR JAMES CROPPER SPECIALITY PAPERS


During the current financial year James Cropper Speciality Papers Ltd has operated as an independent subsidiary of James Cropper plc with greater business autonomy. This change also created the opportunity for the business to establish and develop its own separate trading identity.

The first and most noticeable change for 2004 is a fresh design of the company logo for James Cropper Speciality Papers.

The distinctive bird device, originally inspired by the Cropper family coat-of-arms, has been given a sleek new look to more accurately reflect the key elements of the business.

The new design effectively unites the progressive nature of our industry with the rich traditions of our papermaking heritage.
Strong use of colour represents our unique colour capability.
The company name, James Cropper Speciality Papers, reinforces both the creative and custom focus of our business.

DRUPA 2004

The Drupa exhibition which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, every 4 years will run from 6 - 19 May 2004.

Drupa is the largest exhibition in the world dedicated to print media, publishing and converting. The 2000 event attracted over 430,000 visitors from more than 170 countries.

James Cropper Speciality Papers will be participating in this dynamic event, presenting both traditional and innovative new products for the printing industry.

As in previous years, the James Cropper stand will be located in Hall 8, Stand Number 81E29.

To find out more about visiting James Cropper at this event log on to the Drupa website at www.drupa.com.

NEW COLOURS FOR KENDAL COVER

Kendal Cover is one of our flagship brands. The rich, natural colours of the Lakeland landscape have always been a source of inspiration for colours in the range.

Whilst reflecting colour trends, the new colours for the Kendal Cover stock range stay constant to the natural theme of the collection.

Yellow - adds a welcoming energy and optimism to the range, and complements and contrasts with the rich deep colours in the palette.
Russet - inspired by bronzed copper this beautiful red-brown creates a natural warmth, and adds style and drama to the new range.
Mauve - a smoky purple which strikes the perfect balance between the rich reds of the palette and the classic blues.
Diamond - a cool white with a hint of infused violet, clearly neutral with an atmospheric quality.

The Kendal Cover collection of high quality boards can be used in a wide range of print and conversion techniques, and is the perfect choice for covers for reports and brochures or packaging for luxury products.

Contact our sales team for samples of the new colours.

LUXEPACK MONACO - 22 - 25 OCTOBER 2003

With exhibitors from more than 20 countries, LuxePack gives an insight into what is happening within the luxury packaging market around the world.

James Cropper has been an exhibitor at LuxePack for the last 12 years. This year Susan Wilson and Aurora Polo Ferrer from James Cropper and Françoise Dupas and Marc Leclerc from EFP will be happy to welcome you on to the Company's exhibition stand to discover the latest collections of luxury papers used to package some of the world's premium brands.

James Cropper stand number: VA31

HONG KONG GIFTS AND PREMIUM FAIR

The Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair, held in conjunction with the Hong Kong Houseware Fair, is the biggest trade fair of it's kind in Asia.

The exhibits represent a whole spectrum of suppliers to, and manufacturers of, gift and premium products around the world.

Susan Wilson from James Cropper, and Penny Leung from Stanley Shao(our representative in Hong Kong and China) welcomed visitors to our exhibition stand, 2J09, in Hall 2 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

2003 FRAGRANCE FOUNDATION AWARDS

The Fragrance Foundation honoured American and European fragrance stars of the year at the 31st Annual FiFi Award ceremony held in New York City on Monday 9 June 2003.

Considered as a symbol of excellence around the world, the FiFi is the equivalent of the Oscars for the fragrance industry. The ceremony is attended by more than 1500 members of the international fragrance community, and awards are presented by celebrities from fashion, theatre, film and television.

The award statue is a sculpture in crystal, created by Pierre Dinand in1975, featuring two abstract columns embracing a droplet.

The Vera Wang fragrance, by Unilever prestige, was highly acclaimed at this prestigious event. It was the only Women's fragrance to receive the FiFi award in more than one category: Women's Fragrance Introduction of the Year - Nouveau Niche (sold in speciality stores) and Women's Packaging of the Year.

The sensual elegance of the scent is reflected in it's packaging, created by Vera Wang with Atelier Dinand. A pure, white textured paper, from James Cropper Speciality Papers, is accented with the Vera Wang logo in rich brown. Whilst the ultimately feminine shade of lavender creates a seductive veil of colour on the inside of the cartons.

NEW PACK SIZES FOR KENDAL MANILLA

During a recent review of the Kendal Manilla stock range, problems with handling packs of the heaviest board weight were highlighted by our packing department.

To combat problems experienced with handling packs that are both heavy and bulky, the reams of Kendal Manilla which have proved particularly awkward to handle have been reduced in size. The 485gsm, is now packed in 100 sheets rather than 125's, and 225gsm which was packed in 250's is now available in 200's. As well as reducing pack bulk this brings the individual pack weight well within the HSE guidelines of a reasonable weight for a man to lift and carry.

This positive move improves the safe handling of our Kendal Manilla stock range. For more details about the product range press here.

CHANGES TO THE UK SALES TEAM

Chris Coupe joined the UK team at the start of 2003 as Business Development Executive.

Andrew Prosser has been promoted to the role of UK Sales Manager. Andrew joined James Cropper PLC in 1985 and has been responsible for sales in the north of the country for the past ten years.

Sally Goth is a new addition to the UK sales team, Sally will be working on the Eastern Region as Inside Sales support for Geoff Simpson.

JAMES CROPPER AT PHOTOKINA 2002

Photokina in Cologne is the world's leading trade fair for the photographic and imaging sector.

The James Cropper stand is pictured left and below and displays the full range of products we offer to the imaging market; large format digital imaging boards, album boards for photographic display and mount boards for picture framing.


A new range of digital imaging boards, available from our Converting Division, was launched at Photokina. These boards are available with the option of three surface finishes; Impart for fine art glicée prints, Image for photographic prints, and Impact for poster display.

For further information about any of our products you can contact us on info@cropper.com or for information on our new digital imaging boards please contact jcc@cropper.com

CAUHE GUILLOTINE INSTALLED AT JAMES CROPPER

Cauhé supply paper cutting guillotines in a range of sizes.

The largest to be installed in the world to date is the GH-366cm (144") which was commissioned by the Converting Division of James Cropper earlier this year.

The latest operating features include
digital programming
a unique double pull action for knife operation
pneumatic failsafe clutch and braking system
variable pressure hydraulic clamping
Infrared front table guard fully compliant with the HSE/PIAC standards
ensuring safe handling of large format sheets up to 1590mm x 3500mm.

THE WORKS OF GEOFFREY CHAUCER NEWLY IMPRINTED ON 'OXENFORD'

William Morris, most famous as the founder and guiding spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement, established the Kelmscott Press in 1890. The folio edition of Chaucer's works, printed by Kelmscott in 1896, fulfilled Morris's vision of what could be achieved through a combination of modern print techniques and traditional crafts.

A magnificent Folio Society facsimile edition of William Morris's masterpiece, limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies, has been newly published. This new edition is printed in two colours throughout, on 'Oxenford' cream laid paper, closely matched to the original for surface, bulk and shade. This archival quality paper was commissioned from James Cropper, and printed at the Cambridge University Press. This beautiful book is hand-bound in full goatskin leather, blocked in gold, and presented in a buckram bound solander box.

The Kelmscott Chaucer is said to be one of the finest and most beautiful books ever printed. The medieval type style, named Chaucer, was designed by William Morris along with lavish ornamental borders and decorative panels. The stunning wood-cut illustrations of Edward Burne-Jones, 87 in total, provide an exquisite setting for the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer.