DS Smith manufactures 100% recycled speciality papers for demanding sectors including construction, tissue cores, food manufacturing, stationery, and education. Designed for performance, sustainability, and supply chain efficiency.
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DS Smith produces a wide range of speciality papers, including plasterboard liner, grey board, white board, testliner, coreboard, solid board, and Alterplas — a plastic-free alternative. Each is designed for specific industrial, construction, or packaging applications.
Plasterboard liner is used for bonding to gypsum-based insulation and wallboard systems. It offers excellent adhesion, smoothness, and dimensional stability for high-volume construction use.
Grey board is a dense, recycled paperboard ideal for cores and industrial packaging. White board offers a clean printable surface, perfect for visual and educational uses. Solid board is multi-layered, providing extra rigidity for heavy-duty packaging.
Yes, the majority of our speciality paper grades are made from 100% recycled fibre and are fully recyclable, supporting circular economy goals.
Alterplas is a plastic-free packaging alternative made from 96% recycled fibres, with a small percentage of adhesive and barrier film. It is food-safe, heat-sealable, and designed to replace materials like polystyrene and PEHD in trays, boxes, and protective packaging.
Yes, grades like white board and solid board are specifically engineered for die-cutting, embossing, lamination, and high-speed converting processes.
Yes. Both white board and Alterplas are printable and customisable, making them suitable for visual branding, product displays, and packaging design.
Many of our paper grades can be supplied with FSC® certification to help you meet your environmental and compliance requirements. Please contact us to confirm availability.
Our speciality papers range from 200 to 800 g/m² in grammage and 300–1100 μm in thickness, depending on the product. Specific technical data is available on request.
MOQs vary by paper grade and production site. We aim to be flexible and will work with you to accommodate your requirements wherever possible.
Yes, we have a pan-European network and international supply capabilities. Please get in touch with your location and required volumes for logistics support.
Yes. Technical specifications, datasheets, and product samples can be provided to support trials, procurement processes, or product development.
Absolutely. Our teams regularly collaborate with customers to develop bespoke fibre-based solutions tailored to specific performance, print, or sustainability needs.