SPRING GROVE, Pa. (News release) -- Pixelle Specialty Solutions ("Pixelle"), a leading manufacturer of specialty papers in North America, launched a new product portfolio of premium ballot papers tailored for local, state and federal elections across the United States. As the 2024 national and local elections draw near, Pixelle is positioned to support polling nationwide with a wide range of high-performance ballot papers that are made in the U.S.A.

"Voting is the lifeblood of our democracy, and we take great pride in producing ballot papers which play a vital role in our election process," said Ross Bushnell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Pixelle's ballot papers are designed to meet the demands of high-volume elections, allowing for efficient and accurate vote tabulation."

Pixelle's ballot paper portfolio includes options for hand-marked ballots, machine-readable ballots compatible with major voting systems, and durable mail-in/absentee ballots. Basis weights range from 80 lb. to 100 lb. and include durable, uncoated heavyweight stocks that deliver excellent opacity and trouble-free printing on web offset, sheetfed, digital toner and inkjet presses. Additionally, Pixelle's ballot papers offer consistent post-processing for folding, scoring and perforation.

"We drew from our extensive papermaking expertise and ability to develop highly engineered papers to offer solutions that are optimized for both in-person and absentee ballot formats," Bushnell said. "And by manufacturing here in the U.S.A., we can ensure the highest standards of quality to satisfy the demanding requirements of U.S. elections."

Widely recognized as a leader in specialty paper manufacturing, Pixelle supplies an array of high-performance papers to printers and converters worldwide. With a new portfolio of premium ballot papers, Pixelle is now applying its technical expertise and production capabilities to support the upcoming elections.

For more information on Pixelle's new product offering of ballot papers, visit www.Pixelle.com/BallotPapers.