Paper Business

An image showing a diverse range of high-quality printing and writing papers.

Our main product varieties in the paper segment include printing and communication paper used in books, magazines, catalogs, and brochures. Within our lineup of high-quality and diverse products, our color woodfree paper is the top domestic brand, widely favored by customers. The Hokuetsu brand is widely recognized both domestically and internationally. In the paper segment, we boast an overwhelming export share among Japanese manufacturers.

Major products (brands)

Paper	Coated woodfree paper	Printing paper (μ Coat Neos, Hi-Alpha, Hi-Eta, μMat, Alpha Mat)
Paper	Uncoated woodfree paper	Printing paper (Kinmari SW, Kishu Fine Paper N, Light Cream Kinmari, Minuet Series and various book papers) Colored woodfree paper (Kishu Colored Woodfree Paper) Information paper (PPC, etc.) Packaging paper
Specialty paper		Premium printing paper (Peacock Kent (F), Hi-Apis NEO (F)) Fancy paper (Black & Black Series, Yayoi Color)

Photo of the No. 9 paper machine operating inside the Niigata Mill, with a large-scale production line and workers on site

The No. 9 paper machine at the Niigata Mill, a massive 223 meters in length, carries out integrated processes from base paper making to coating to produce roll paper with a width of 10m and a length of 180km.