Os 10 maiores fabricantes de papel revestido nos EUA (2026)

Coated paper is one of the largest specialty paper categories in the United States, supplying magazines, catalogs, premium book publishing, retail packaging, labels, and corporate printing. The US coated paper industry has consolidated significantly over the past two decades — many famous mills have closed, converted to packaging grades, or merged — but a focused group of producers continues to lead the market with strong domestic capacity.

This guide profiles the leading coated paper manufacturers operating in the United States in 2026, including coated freesheet, coated groundwood, and specialty coated grade producers. Buyers evaluating coated paper supply will find the strongest options consolidated here.

How This List Was Compiled

Selection criteria emphasized active US coated paper production capacity, brand recognition in the printing and publishing markets, and a documented track record of supplying coated grades to commercial printers, publishers, and packaging converters. The list mixes domestic producers with the US operations of major international groups that maintain meaningful US manufacturing presence.

The Top 10 Coated Paper Manufacturers

1. Sappi North America

Sede: Boston, Massachusetts (corporate office in Portland, Maine)

Fundada em: 1854 (Westbrook Mill heritage); Sappi acquired 1994

Sappi North America is one of the largest coated paper producers in the United States. Their flagship Somerset Mill in central Maine — set on 2,500 acres — is an integrated pulping and papermaking operation producing graphic papers, packaging and label papers, and bleached chemical pulp. Their Westbrook Mill in Maine traces its heritage to 1854 as the manufacturing hub of the S.D. Warren Company, an early pioneer in coated printing papers. Sappi’s Cloquet Mill in Minnesota produces premium graphic papers including McCoy, Opus, and Flo, plus the LusterCote label paper. Sappi is widely recognized as the leading premium coated paper brand in North America.

Principais produtos: McCoy, Opus, Flo, LusterCote, premium coated freesheet, coated label paper, packaging papers

Setores atendidos: Magazine and catalog publishing, premium printing, point-of-purchase displays, label converting

2. WestRock Company

Sede: Atlanta, Georgia

Fundada em: 2015 (formed by merger of MeadWestvaco and RockTenn)

WestRock is one of the largest paper and packaging companies in the world, employing over 50,000 people globally with major US production. Their coated paperboard operations supply folding cartons, bleached paperboard, and coated recycled paperboard for consumer packaging applications. WestRock’s coated paperboard plays a dominant role in US food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer packaged goods markets. While their core focus has shifted toward coated paperboard rather than coated printing paper, they remain one of the largest US coated paper producers when measured by total tonnage.

Principais produtos: Coated SBS paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, folding cartons, bleached paperboard

Setores atendidos: Food and beverage, healthcare, beauty and personal care, e-commerce packaging

3. International Paper Company

Sede: Memphis, Tennessee

Fundada em: 1898

International Paper is one of the largest pulp and paper companies in the world and operates extensive US production capacity. While their primary focus has shifted toward containerboard and packaging, IP retains coated paper and coated paperboard production through their packaging division. Their scale provides supply consistency for high-volume commercial buyers.

Principais produtos: Coated paperboard, coated bleached board for packaging, specialty coated grades

Setores atendidos: Packaging, retail, consumer goods, industrial converters

4. Domtar Corporation

Sede: Fort Mill, South Carolina

Fundada em: 1848

Domtar produces uncoated freesheet, specialty papers, and packaging papers from its US mill network. While their core production is uncoated freesheet, they offer coated grades through specialty product lines and supply commercial printing converters across North America. Domtar’s scale and supply reliability are among the strongest in the US paper industry.

Principais produtos: Specialty coated grades, business and printing papers, packaging papers

Setores atendidos: Commercial printing, publishing, packaging converters

5. Twin Rivers Paper Company

Sede: Madawaska, Maine

Fundada em: Acquired and renamed 2010 (mill heritage older)

Twin Rivers Paper operates the Madawaska Mill, producing specialty coated and uncoated papers including lightweight coated grades for catalogs and inserts, label and packaging papers, and specialty publishing papers. Their focus on specialty grades — rather than commodity coated paper — makes them a relevant choice for buyers who need non-standard basis weights, custom finishes, or specialty publishing grades. Twin Rivers is one of the few remaining specialty coated paper mills in the northeastern US.

Principais produtos: Lightweight coated paper (LWC), specialty coated grades, custom basis weights

Setores atendidos: Catalog publishing, magazine inserts, specialty book printing, label converting

6. Glatfelter Corporation

Sede: York, Pennsylvania

Fundada em: 1864

Glatfelter is a long-established specialty fabricante de papel producing engineered materials and specialty papers including coated grades for premium book publishing, specialty printing, and engineered material applications. Their long history in engineered specialty papers makes them a relevant supplier for buyers needing non-standard coated stock with specific functional properties.

Principais produtos: Coated specialty papers, engineered specialty grades, book publishing papers

Setores atendidos: Premium book publishing, specialty printing, engineered material applications

7. Clearwater Paper Corporation

Sede: Spokane, Washington

Fundada em: Spun off from Potlatch Corp. in 2008

Clearwater Paper is a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters, with significant US production capacity. Their paperboard products include coated grades supplying sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications. All their products are made using fiber from responsibly-managed forests. Clearwater is a strong choice for buyers who need US-domestic coated paperboard with sustainability documentation.

Principais produtos: Coated paperboard, bleached paperboard, sustainable packaging grades

Setores atendidos: Consumer goods packaging, food service, retail, e-commerce

8. Resolute Forest Products

Sede: Montreal, Quebec (extensive US operations)

Fundada em: 2007 (formed by AbitibiBowater merger)

Resolute operates significant US paper production capacity in addition to their Canadian mills. Their portfolio includes coated and uncoated paper grades, and they supply commercial printers and publishers across North America. While much of their newsprint capacity has been converted or reduced, their coated grade production remains active.

Principais produtos: Coated freesheet, coated specialty grades, uncoated groundwood

Setores atendidos: Commercial printing, publishing, packaging converters

9. Evergreen Packaging

Sede: Memphis, Tennessee

Fundada em: Long-established US paperboard manufacturer

Evergreen Packaging operates the Pine Bluff Arkansas Mill and other US production sites making coated groundwood paper and coated paperboard for packaging and printing applications. Their focus on coated paperboard and specialty coated grades supports the food packaging and printing markets, particularly for liquid packaging and food carton applications.

Principais produtos: Coated groundwood, coated paperboard, liquid packaging board

Setores atendidos: Food packaging, beverage packaging, dairy and liquid carton

10. American Eagle Paper Mills

Sede: Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Fundada em: Long-operating US specialty paper mill

American Eagle Paper Mills produces 100 percent recycled paper grades including coated and specialty options. They offer 30 percent, 50 percent, and 100 percent recycled printing paper options, including coated grades. Their FSC-certified production and AF&PA Sustainability Award recognition make them a relevant choice for buyers prioritizing sustainability and recycled content in coated paper. Capacity reaches up to 220 tons per day from waste paper conversion.

Principais produtos: 100% recycled coated paper, recycled printing paper (30% / 50% / 100%), specialty office papers

Setores atendidos: Financial institutions, universities, government, healthcare, retail with sustainability mandates

Comparison Table

How to Choose the Right Coated Paper Supplier

Coated paper specifications vary widely. Match the supplier to the grade you need, not the brand:

• Premium magazine and catalog: Sappi (Somerset, Cloquet) leads on premium coated freesheet
• Lightweight coated for catalogs: Twin Rivers, Resolute, and Evergreen are relevant
• Coated paperboard for packaging: WestRock, Clearwater, International Paper dominate
• Sustainable / recycled coated: American Eagle for high recycled content
• Specialty engineered coated: Glatfelter, Twin Rivers

Specifications to Demand

• Basis weight (gsm) with stated tolerance
• Coat weight per side
• Brightness (ISO/TAPPI)
• Gloss level (75° gloss reading)
• Smoothness (Bekk, Parker Print-Surf, or Sheffield)
• Opacity for double-sided printing
• FSC, SFI, or PEFC chain-of-custody
• Recycled content percentage if relevant

US Coated Paper Industry Context

The US coated paper industry has gone through major capacity changes since 2018. Verso Corporation (a major US coated paper producer) was acquired and integrated into Billerud Americas in 2022 — Verso’s Duluth and Wisconsin Rapids mills had produced 810,000 tons of coated and supercalendered paper annually. Sappi’s Stockstadt and Westbrook mill operations have been adjusted. Several mills have converted from coated paper to packaging grades or shut down. Buyers should verify current production capability with any supplier before locking in long-term volume.

Perguntas frequentes

Why has US coated paper capacity declined?

Demand for coated freesheet and coated groundwood has fallen as magazine and catalog volumes have shifted to digital. Many traditional coated paper mills have converted to coated paperboard for packaging (where demand has grown), shifted to specialty grades, or closed entirely. The remaining producers tend to be either large diversified groups or focused specialty mills.

Is most US coated paper imported?

A meaningful portion is, particularly lightweight coated grades and specialty premium coated paper from European and Asian producers. However, US-based production through Sappi, Twin Rivers, and others remains significant. For buyers with US-content requirements, several domestic options remain available.

Can I get FSC-certified coated paper from US mills?

Yes. Sappi, Domtar, Clearwater, American Eagle, and most major US producers offer FSC-certified coated grades. The certification adds modest cost but is standard for many corporate procurement programs.

What is the lead time on US coated paper orders?

Standard grades from large producers typically ship within 2–4 weeks. Specialty conversions, custom basis weights, or non-standard finishes can run 6–12 weeks. Plan accordingly for premium or custom requirements.

Conclusão

The US coated paper market has consolidated but retains strong production through Sappi, WestRock, International Paper, Twin Rivers, Glatfelter, Clearwater, and several specialty producers. For premium printing, Sappi leads. For coated paperboard, WestRock and Clearwater dominate. For sustainability, American Eagle wins on recycled content. Match the supplier to your grade specification, verify current capacity, and confirm certifications before committing to volume.