Introducing Next Generation Technology

Appvion’s Next Generation Technology offers a unique, patent-pending direct thermal coating design which produces heat stable, high-performing products consistent with our commitment to reduce our environmental impact.

What We Do

For more than 100 years, we have added value to paper by applying a coating to make it more printable. Today, Appvion’s R&D teams, industry knowledge, and technical expertise keep our innovation capabilities on the leading edge and ensure we are a chosen partner for direct thermal and coating applications worldwide. Our direct thermal technology helps our customers keep the world moving ahead as our products are key solutions for so many tickets, tags, labels, and packages that consumers touch daily.

Sustainability at Appvion

Sustainability is a core component of our strategy, and Create a Better Tomorrow is our commitment to creating positive change — for our planet, our communities, our families, and every living thing on the planet. It takes more than science and technology to transition to a better world: it also requires people who care about each other, the environment, the future, and their actions. Quite simply, we aim to use our chemistry and manufacturing expertise to contribute to a prosperous society, and our framework prioritizes three themes that enable Appvion to deliver on its commitments. Together, we can push the boundaries for a better tomorrow.

Work Smarter

We have a responsibility to use as few resources as efficiently as possible.

Act Responsibly

Acting responsibly is a cornerstone of our culture and critical to our success.

Optimize Design

We take every opportunity to reduce waste and use more renewable materials.

Our Products

Appvion innovates direct thermal and specialty coating solutions that serve a wide range of markets such as retail, healthcare, transportation, entertainment, and food packaging. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, we are the market leader of direct thermal paper and direct thermal film products in North America and a world-class leader in renewable, fiber-based consumer and industrial packaging solutions. We have a broad range of water-based coatings and application technologies to meet everyday product performance requirements.

Appvion Insights

Our blog and media insights allow us to interact with you and inform you about the happenings at Appvion. We hope you find our newsroom to be a valuable resource for information regarding our latest innovations, recent company news, community involvement, and interesting stories from Team Appvion.

This is Appvion

The courage to pioneer, the ingenuity to devise and adapt, the tenacity to persevere – these qualities of the human spirit are invariably embedded into the matrix of our organization. Our success comes from rolling up our sleeves as an extension of your team to ensure everyday business runs smoothly and efficiently. We’re a committed partner who innovates with you, creating solutions for a profitable, sustainable future.