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  • There are more than 500 paper mills in the United States.

  • Lane Press’ close proximity to Northeast paper mills slashes transportation costs and reduces fuel surcharges.

  • Lane Press manages over 90 types of paper, maintaining more than 5 million pounds of paper on the floor each day.

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April 2005

“The future, according to some scientists, will be exactly like the past, only more expensive.” John Sladek

The Paper Prophet says...

Study the paper market and the lectures you heard in Economics 101 will come rushing back to you. While simplifying the paper market and all its complexities is a difficult task, looking at the past few years in this context is quite helpful in trying to understand what is to come. Read the "Supply and Demand" article below for a quick reminder on how this impacts your paper choices.

Environmental Stewardship

Ecopapers - Go Green!
If the supply of new fiber paper is limited, what are some of the alternatives for publishers? As the price, performance and appearance has improved, the new class of ecopapers is gaining popularity with magazine publishers. In the March/April 2005 issue of Print Media magazine, it was reported that more than 50 coated magazine papers are available as off-the-shelf ecopapers that range from 10 -100% post consumer recycled (PCR)...

Taking Stock

How Supply and Demand May Impact Your Publication
Study the paper market and the lectures you heard in Economics 101 will come rushing back to you. While simplifying the paper market and all its complexities is a difficult task, looking at the past few years in this context is quite helpful in trying to understand what is to come. Here is a quick review of the coated paper market, definitions of grade levels, and some of the important indicators to watch...

Beyond April 05 -- What are Your Options in Light of Increased Paper Costs?
To answer this question, it is helpful to have a clear understanding of the importance that each attribute provides...

Frequently Asked Questions - April 2005