P R O D U C T I N F O R M AT I O N

Koehler Decor Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What is Decor Paper?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Print Base Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

UNI Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Base Paper for Foil Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Edge Banding Paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Environment & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

C O N T E N T

Koehler Decor Paper can be found in many

areas of interior design. They provide the

perfect basis for high-quality end products,

from laminate flooring to upmarket kitchen

work surfaces. Specially conceived for the

decorative coating of wooden materials, this

specialist paper is laminated onto carrier

bases either in printed form or impregnated

with single-color resins.

Our product portfolio consists of edge

banding paper, regenerated paper, LPL, HPL,

and CPL paper in uni-color or print base qua-

lity as well as base paper for foil production,

which rounds off the wide range of high

quality papers. Koehler Decor Paper is pro -

duced using the most modern technology in

a variety of colors, grammages, and optimal

individual surface qualities.

Customer satisfaction and modern technology

are a priority at Koehler – as has been the

case for over 200 years! Koehler, a family

owned company in its eighth generation, has

approximately 1,800 employees and a total

annual production of 500,000 tons. This

includes the product ranges of fine paper,

colored recycling paper, thermal paper, car-

bonless paper, and wood pulp board.

Koehler Decor Paper is popular with

customers because they provide solutions

tailored specifically around their needs.

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The mill at Oberkirch

KO E H L E R D E CO R PA P E R …

Our own patents and over 100 highly

qualified employees in Quality Assurance,

Research, Development, and Analysis

guarantee now and in the future that our

decor paper stay at the top of technological

development. It also ensures we remain

flexible and can react quickly to market and

customer demands.

All systems are combined together in a

comprehensive management system. This

way we can ensure that statutory regulations

are maintained and that company policy is

implemented in the various areas. Finally,

we can ensure our long-term future through

high customer satisfaction.

KOEHLER IS CERTIFIED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING

INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:

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…‘ TA I LO R E D TO F I T ’

since 1995 since 2008 since 2012 since 2010 since 2008

Decor paper is special paper used to create

quality finishes on wooden backing materials.

The single-color paper is either used as it is

or printed with a range of designs and can

be found on furniture surfaces, flooring, and

paneling.

Koehler Decor Paper is produced mainly using

hardwood cellulose which is, of course, certi-

fied. They are highly absorbent, which makes

them suited to impregnation. Decor paper can

be given fillers if they are to be used to cover

dark backing materials such as chipboard and

core paper. These white and colored pigments

are highly light-resistant and also resilient to

chemicals.

Decor paper is manufactured in a wide variety

of colors and surface weights. The surface is

either glazed or machine finished. Other out -

standing properties are the high porosity,

water resistance, fade resistance, and color

consistency.

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W H AT I S D E C O R PA P E R ?

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Print base paper has a satin finish and is

characterized by being easy to print on and

to impregnate, as well as by its dimensional

stability and high color accuracy. Our com-

prehensive assortment of print base paper is

available in a variety of colors and weights

for LPL, HPL, and CPL applications.

LPL stands for “Low Pressure Laminate” and

means that the impregnated decor paper can

be laminated with low pressure on the carri-

er material. With HPL “High Pressure

Laminate”, multiple layers are pressed with

high pressure. And with CPL “Continuous

Pressure Laminate”, it happens through a

continuous process.

Available in the various color spectrums of

white, cream, beige, brown, gray, and black,

these are further processed by the furniture

industry and manufactured into floors,

kitchen counter tops, window sills, and other

similar things.

Koehler print base paper is available in

standard grammages from 50 to 140 gsm.

Decor Paper Range 7

P R I N T B A S E PA P E R

Koehler UNI paper differentiate itself

through outstanding penetra tion and im-

pregnation properties. It is well suited to the

demands of the high speed impregnation

machinery.

UNI paper is a single-color decor paper

that is dyed through for LPL, HPL, and CPL

applications. It is either machine-smoothed or

have a light satin finish.

We manufacture in different color shades

ranging from white, cream, beige, brown,

and grey to black. Our single-color UNI paper

is used on furniture, office tables, and coated

boards for the DIY sector. It is also used in

interior architecture.

We produce UNI paper in standard gram-

mages from 50 to 140 gsm.

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U N I PA P E R

The so-called “post-impregnates” are well

suited to many applications in both the single-

color version or with a printed finish. Base

paper for foil production is printed with a

satin top surface, is usually painted, and is

laminated onto chipboard or MDF boards

using conventional dispersion adhesives.

Post-impregnates enable higher-quality

printing than the familiar pre-impregnates,

meaning they offer big benefits to processors.

Our base paper for foil production exhibits a

particularly homogenous surface, high split

strength, and good paint coverage.

Available in diverse shades of white, cream,

beige, brown, gray, and black, they are used

in the manufacture of living room, bedroom,

and kids’ furniture. They are also used for

sheathing profiles, doors, frames, and base-

boards.

We offer base paper for foil production in

standard grammages from 50 to 140 gsm.

Decor Paper Range 9

B A S E PA P E R F O R F O I L P R O D U C T I O N

Edge banding paper is produced with a

smooth surface on one side so that it can be

evenly painted. It can be used in single-color

quality or printed in subsequent processing.

After that it is impregnated and laid as a

laminate on the backing material.

Edge banding paper is used for covering small

wood areas, door rebates, and soft-forming

profiles.

Our edge banding paper boasts high splitting

strength, impregnability, and an even sur -

face. These qualities have helped Koehler

Decor Paper become the world market leader

in edge banding paper.

We produce edge banding paper in a range of

whites as well as cream, beige, brown, gray,

and black, from 140 to 300 gsm.

REGENERATED PAPER

Like edge banding paper, our regenerated

paper is produced with a smooth surface on

one side. However, Koehler regenerated

paper is made on the basis of recycled fibers.

It boasts outstanding impregnation properties

and is available in various colors including

cream, beige, brown, gray, and black in

standard grammages from 110 to 300 gsm.

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E D G E B A N D I N G PA P E R

PRINTING PROCESS

Decor paper is usually printed using the

intaglio process, in which ink is applied to the

paper by an engraved roller. The interplay

between the paper color and various printing

inks enables limitless decorative designs,

ranging from wood and stone patterns all the

way to fantasy designs.

IMPREGNATING PROCESS

In order to join decor paper to wood

materials, the paper is soaked in melamine,

urea, or acrylate resin, depending on the

application. Because this paper is highly

absorbent and penetrable, it is able to soak up

twice its own weight in resin.

Our decor paper is highly resistant to

moisture, which allows a smooth passage

through the impregnating plant.

COATING PROCESS

Decor paper is combined with the wood

panels through use of the most modern

compression and laminating equipment. High

temperatures and the ensuing pressure in the

compression facilities create softening of the

impregnated resins. This allows the decor

paper to be joined with the wood. In the

lamination process this happens through melt

adhesives. With structured press sheets, the

surface of the wood materials is given a near

perfect natural look.

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P R I N T I N G & P R O C E S S I N G

RESPONSIBILITY TO THE

ENVIRONMENT

Environmentally sustainable production is

part of our corporate philosophy. Environ -

mental protection is viewed on equal terms

with our other company objectives. Further -

more, the Koehler Group’s conservation

activities have received numerous regional

and national awards. Examples of these

activities include membership in support

associations, sponsoring streams and rivers,

and running campaigns with environmental

organizations such as planting campaigns or

setting up nesting boxes.

All of our environmentally relevant processes

are certified as part of our management

system in accordance with DIN ISO

14001:2009.

PULP

We use only high-grade ECF bleached pulp to

make our Koehler Decor Paper. This raw

material originates from responsibly managed

forests, plantations, or sawmill remnants, and

is FSC® (C0165508) or PEFC certified.

All Koehler Decor Paper qualities is available

with FSC® or PEFC labels on request.

WATER

More than 96% of our water consumption is

retained within the water cycle, putting us at

the top of the European league. The mill at

Kehl produces just four cubic meters of

wastewater per ton of paper, an extremely

low figure which is almost unequaled in

Europe, or for that matter, anywhere in the

world.

RAW MATERIALS

Raw materials are selected according to their

environmental sustainability – meaning how

well they biodegrade and can be recycled –

and for their health safety.

INKS

All inks employed are safely recyclable.

RECYCLING

Due to the premium quality materials con-

cerned, our production waste is immediately

returned to the production process cycle of

Koehler Decor Paper.

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E N V I R O N M E N T & S A F E T Y

RESIDUAL MATERIALS

Our priority is to avoid waste altogether. If

avoiding or reusing waste is not possible,

residual materials are all utilized in an eco-

friendly manner, and not dumped.

ENERGY

At the Kehl mill, biomass-fired combined heat

and power plants supply our basic heat ener-

gy needs. They work on the principle of

cogenera tion and circulating fluidized bed

combustion. This enables us to stay well

below the legal emission limits in all areas.

TRANSPORTATION

Koehler paper is exported worldwide, which

compels us to choose eco-friendly modes of

transportation. We have taken a major step in

this direction by moving certain transport

routes from the road to the water.

HARMLESS TO HEALTH

Koehler Decor Paper contains no materials

known to be hazardous to health and no

toxic substances, skin irritants or substances

known to cause allergic reactions.

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GLOBAL PRESENCE

Koehler Decor Paper is used by suppliers to

the furniture industry as well as decorative

printers, chipboard coaters and impregnators

throughout the world. The Koehler Decor

Paper sales team is in constant and close

personal contact with its customers, who are

also assisted on location by our international

representatives.

Our business friends are invited to visit our

production facilities at any time to see their

performance capabilities for themselves.

The quality and Koehler Decor Paper product

management teams are always happy to

provide our business partners with advice and

assistance involving the processing of decor

paper.

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