Our History
Our history is critical to who we are today. If you look at the values established over 100 years ago, they are still woven within the fabric of Appvion. Entrepreneurial spirit, high-performance coatings, and customer focus were just as critical in the early years as they are today.
1907
The Beginning
Appvion was founded by Charles Boyd, originally known as the Appleton Coated Paper Company.
1954
A Breakthrough Innovation
NCR chemists Barry Green and Lowell Schleicher invent microencapsulation. The new technology was referred to as “carbonless paper” and was made practicable by Appleton Coated.
1963
Introduction of Thermal Paper
Appleton was essential in developing direct thermal paper with NCR in 1962, and thermal paper manufacturing was introduced in 1963.
1967
Research and Development
The company christened a new research and marketing center to assist its continuing experimentation with microencapsulated emulsions and other paper coatings.
1970-1971
Diversification
NCR acquired Appleton Coated and formed the Appleton Papers division by merging it with Combined Paper Mills, Inc.
1985-1986
Commitment to Quality
Appleton introduces an unconditional guarantee in conjunction with its commitment to quality improvement– “Think Quality: Do it Right the First Time.”
1994
Security in Paper
Appleton introduces DocuCheck Security Papers with security features that effectively protect against fraud.
2006
The BPA-Free Era Begins
Appleton removed bisphenol-A (BPA) from its thermal paper formulation out of growing concerns about the safety of the chemical.
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2007
A Major Milestone
Appleton celebrates its 100th anniversary.
2007
Product Expansion
Appleton completes manufacturing expansion to introduce Encapsys® technology and launches fragrance capsules.
2013
Appvion is Born
The company changed its name to Appvion to reflect its heritage of innovation in applying chemistry to paper and microencapsulation to create value for its customers.
2014
A Phenol-Free Approach
Appvion invents the first direct thermal material formulated with vitamin C instead of phenols or urea-based compounds, offering customers a natural POS receipt paper choice.
2019
Continued Growth
Appvion launches new business division – Packaging and Specialty Coatings.
2019
Introducing CleanSlate™
Appvion invents new direct thermal technology, CleanSlate™, free of reactive chemical developers, phenols, and leuco dye.
2020
A Certified Food Packaging Partner
Appvion is certified compliant with 21 CFR FDA cGMP regulatory standards for the manufacture of food packaging.
2021
A Direct Thermal Film Pioneer
Appvion invents an industry-leading phenol-free direct thermal chemistry platform that allows the company to lead the market to completely phenol-free direct thermal solutions.
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2021
Mission Zero™ Changes the Game
Appvion is certified compliant with 21 CFR FDA cGMP regulatory standards for the manufacture of food packaging.
1907
The Beginning
Appvion was founded by Charles Boyd, originally known as the Appleton Coated Paper Company.
1954
A breakthrough Innovation
NCR chemists Barry Green and Lowell Schleicher invent microencapsulation. The new technology was referred to as “carbonless paper” and was made practicable by Appleton Coated.
1963
Introduction of Thermal Paper
Appleton was essential in developing direct thermal paper with NCR in 1962, and thermal paper manufacturing was introduced in 1963.
1967
Research and Development
The company christened a new research and marketing center to assist its continuing experimentation with microencapsulated emulsions and other paper coatings.
1970-1971
Diversification
NCR acquired Appleton Coated and formed the Appleton Papers division by merging it with Combined Paper Mills, Inc.
1985-1986
Commitment to Quality
Appleton introduces an unconditional guarantee in conjunction with its commitment to quality improvement– “Think Quality: Do it Right the First Time.”
1994
Security in Paper
Appleton introduces DocuCheck Security Papers with security features that effectively protect against fraud.
2006
The BPA-Free Era Begins
Appleton removed bisphenol-A (BPA) from its thermal paper formulation out of growing concerns about the safety of the chemical.
2007
A Major Milestone
Appleton celebrates its 100th anniversary.
2007
Product Expansion
Appleton completes manufacturing expansion to introduce Encapsys® technology and launches fragrance capsules.
2013
Appvion is Born
The company changed its name to Appvion to reflect its heritage of innovation in applying chemistry to paper and microencapsulation to create value for its customers.
2014
A Phenol-Free Approach
Appvion invents the first direct thermal material formulated with vitamin C instead of phenols or urea-based compounds, offering customers a natural POS receipt paper choice.
2019
Continued Growth
Appvion launches new business division – Packaging and Specialty Coatings.
2019
Introducing CleanSlate™
Appvion invents new direct thermal technology, CleanSlate™, free of reactive chemical developers, phenols, and leuco dye.
2020
A Certified Food Packaging Partner
Appvion is certified compliant with 21 CFR FDA cGMP regulatory standards for the manufacture of food packaging.
2021
A Direct Thermal Film Pioneer
Appvion invents an industry-leading phenol-free direct thermal chemistry platform that allows the company to lead the market to completely phenol-free direct thermal solutions.
2021
Mission Zero™ Changes the Game
Appvion is certified compliant with 21 CFR FDA cGMP regulatory standards for the manufacture of food packaging.
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