Soybean Based Inks

Kerley Ink LogoSignature Offset uses inks from Kerley Ink based out of Illinois. They have a wide range of excellent products, and we are proud to use their most environmentally friendly commercial ink: SONEXA™

Sonexa 2 SO Process colors are specially formulated for the stringent performance requirements of Signature offset. Sonexa 2 SO series inks are very high in color strength and have a precisely-controlled gel structure that enables Signature Offset's presses to print with a higher resolution than other no heat web offset printer can. Sonexa 2 SO is so innovative that it enables Signature Offset to print precise concentric dots, enabling Signature Offset to rival heatset web without resorting to the use of heatset ovens.

Newsprint Paper Products

We purchase papers from several sources within North America.

Abitibi-Bowater LogoAbitibiBowater is committed to fostering the long-term well-being of the forests they manage for future generations through sustainable forest management and continual improvement of our forestry practices. They strive to balance ecological, social and economic forest values.

AbitibiBowater is the largest producer of newsprint in the world. They supply leading publishers in more than 80 countries with top-quality newsprint – including varieties made of up to 100% recycled fiber.

Tembec LogoTembec’s newsprint is produced primarily in Canada, at the Kapuskasing, Ontario, and Pine Falls, Manitoba, sites.Tembec also manages forest lands in four Canadian provinces in accordance with sustainable development principles and has committed to obtaining Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for all forests under its care.

Tembec paper is made from Pine, Spruce and recycled fiber using state-of-the-art technology to provide a uniform, high-quality printing base.

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Printing on newsprint or uncoated paper costs less than printing on coated paper stocks — a great deal less. Signature Offset inventories five grades of web paper in a wide range of sizes to provide a variety of options for the customer. Our pressmen are experts at consistently printing the very best image on newsweb.

Whether it is spot or four-color process, Signature Offset has the expertise and the equipment to produce the best possible product on newsprint, groundwood, or book stock. The fact that we specialize in making color look its very best on these stocks means you can sell and use color in your publication with confidence.

You can also learn more about our environmental standards by visiting: DefiningSustainablePrinting.com