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Sunglasses packed in Vela Anti-Abrasive paper

Smarter Protection, Greater Impact: Vela™ Anti-Abrasive Paper Solutions

Vela™, the sustainable packaging brand from Seaman Paper, proudly introduces its Anti-Abrasive paper solution, a new generation of protective packaging solutions engineered to safeguard sensitive items – while reducing plastic waste across global supply chains.

October 14, 2025

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Seaman Paper Launches Heat-Sealable Paper Packaging: A Scalable, Recyclable Alternative to Single-Use Plastics.

SeamanPaper, a global leader in sustainable paper-based packaging, today announced the launch of its new line of heat-sealable, curbside recyclable paper packaging solutions. Designed to directly replace single-use plastic bags, these FSC™-certified (FSC™ C102652) alternatives combine sustainability, durability, and efficiency – without requiring brands to overhaul existing equipment.

September 18, 2025

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An assortment of colored waxed floral tissue paper

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Introducing SatinWrap Floral

Seaman Paper is proud to announce the launch of SatinWrap Floral, a premium extension of its popular SatinWrap product line, designed specificallyfor florists and floral packaging distributors. This new line features 14 premium in-stock colors and 6 curated print & color assortments, combining style and performance to protect floral arrangements while elevating brand presentation.

August 4, 2025

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Seaman Paper expands in Germany and acquires paper manufacturer Julius Glatz GmbH

Neidenfels, Germany, and Gardner, Massachusetts, USA, December 17, 2024 – Seaman Paper Company (“Seaman Paper”), a fourth-generation, family-owned global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions with operations in the U.S., Asia, and Europe, has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH (“Glatz”), a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Founded in 1885, Glatz is a family-owned company and one of the global market leaders in producing high-quality technical specialty products.

December 17, 2024

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Seaman Paper Launches SeaStretch™, a Lightweight Paper-Based Alternative to Plastic Pallet Wrap

Seaman Paper, a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions, today announced the launch of SeaStretch™, a patented lightweight paper-based alternative to single-use plastic stretch film used to wrap and contain shipping and storage loads.

March 19, 2024

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Seaman Paper Awarded Innovation in Sustainability Award for Vela™ Bags by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).

Seaman Paper, a leading global manufacturer of lightweight specialty paper and packaging solutions, has been honored with the “Innovation in Sustainability Award” by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) as part of its 2023 Better Practices, Better Planet Sustainability Awards program.

November 10, 2023

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Seaman Paper grows printing and converting capacity with the acquisition of Eagle Tissue LLC

Seaman Paper Company, a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of South Windsor, Connecticut-based Eagle Tissue LLC, a provider of tissue paper printing and converting services.

November 1, 2022

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Seaman Paper to fund ocean research and conservation -- Launches the “Sea the Difference” initiative.

Seaman Paper Company, a global provider of paper-based solutions designed to reduce the proliferation of single-use plastics, announced partnerships today with leading ocean research and conservation organizations, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and One Ocean Foundation. Seaman Paper Company has made multi-year commitments to these organizations to fund critical research and conservation efforts while launching the “Sea the Difference” initiative to heighten awareness of the increasing risk of plastics in our oceans.

September 27, 2022

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Vela™ paper-based bags provide environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastic poly bags

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do here at Seaman Paper. That’s why we are so thrilled to launch our Vela™ brand, which is dedicated to creating paper alternatives to plastic packaging

October 5, 2020

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Smarter Protection, Greater Impact: Vela™ Anti-Abrasive Paper Solutions

Seaman Paper Launches Heat-Sealable Paper Packaging: A Scalable, Recyclable Alternative to Single-Use Plastics.

Introducing SatinWrap Floral

Seaman Paper expands in Germany and acquires paper manufacturer Julius Glatz GmbH

Seaman Paper Launches SeaStretch™, a Lightweight Paper-Based Alternative to Plastic Pallet Wrap

Seaman Paper Awarded Innovation in Sustainability Award for Vela™ Bags by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).

Seaman Paper grows printing and converting capacity with the acquisition of Eagle Tissue LLC

Seaman Paper to fund ocean research and conservation -- Launches the “Sea the Difference” initiative.

Vela™ paper-based bags provide environmentally friendly alternative to single-use plastic poly bags