In late 2023, PG Paper and Mosaico Speciality Papers joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at relaunching the iconic Trucard® brand back into the UK market.
This partnership combined PG Paper’s market expertise and extensive distribution network alongside Mosaico’s manufacturing capabilities exceptional product innovation.
The History of Trucard®
Recognised globally, Trucard® is a multi-award-winning product firmly rooted in Scotland. Over the past year, PG Paper and Mosaico Speciality Papers have been promoting the Trucard® portfolio across the UK market, working together to offer customers high-quality solutions and innovation.
Range & Portfolio
This Trucard® range is FSC® certified FSC-C153894 and is particularly suited for high-end, premium packaging applications such as greetings cards, cosmetics, confectionery and pharmaceuticals.
With a long-standing reputation for exceptionally high-quality paper, the Trucard® brand continues to be recognised and valued throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.
This specific portfolio focused on three, high-quality SBS grades:
Trucard ® 0 Matt
Trucard® 1 Silk
Trucard® 2 Silk
Trucard® 0 Matt
Trucard® 0 matt is premium quality uncoated SBS board combining a subtle smooth finish with an exceptionally bright white shade.
Characteristics
- Uncoated SBS board (Solid Bleached Board)
- Natural smooth uncoated surface
- Outstanding bulk, formation and stiffness
- Excellent image reproduction
- High fibre strength
- Good UV light resistant properties
- FSC® certified paper
- Certified for direct food contact
Applications
Packaging
- Luxury and premium packaging
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics and perfume
- Spirits and liqueurs
- Chocolate and confectionary
Graphical
- Covers
- POS (point of sales)
- Tags
- Greeting Cards
- Flyers
- Folders
Read more about Trucard® 0 Matt
Trucard® 1 Silk
Trucard® 1 silk is a bright white one-sided SBS board with a lightly coated reverse perfectly suited to high-end packaging and graphical applications, and where an exceptional aesthetic result is required.
Characteristics
- Bright white shade
- Outstanding bulk, formation and stiffness
- Excellent image reproduction
- Lightly coated reverse for double print work
- High fibre strength
- FSC® certified paper
- Good UV light resistant properties
- Certified for HP Indigo (170 gsm – 350 gsm)
- Certified for direct food contact
Applications
Packaging
- Luxury and premium packaging
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics and perfume
- Spirits and liqueurs
- Chocolate and confectionery
Graphical
- Covers
- POS (point of sale)
- Tags
- Greeting cards and invitations
- Gaming and scratch cards
- Flyers
- Brochures
- Menus
- Calendars
Read more about Trucard® 1 Silk
Trucard® 2 Silk
Trucard® 2 silk is a bright white two-sided SBS board with a symmetrical coated top and reverse side perfectly suited to high-end packaging and graphical applications, and where an exceptional aesthetic result is required.
Characteristics
- Two-sided SBS board with a smooth even sided silk finish
- Bright white shade
- Outstanding bulk, formation and stiffness
- Excellent image reproduction
- High fibre strength
- Good UV light resistant properties
- FSC® certified paper
- Certified for HP Indigo (170 gsm – 350 gsm)
- Certified for direct food contact
Applications
Packaging
- Luxury and premium packaging
- Pharmaceutical
- Cosmetics and perfume
- Spirits and liqueurs
- Chocolate and confectionary
Graphical
- Covers
- POS (point of sale)
- Tags
- Greeting cards and invitations
- Gaming and scratch cards
- Flyers
- Brochures
- Menu
- Cars
Read more about Trucard® 2 Silk
Explore the full trucard portfolio and specifications for each of the premium grades.
Trucard® at Exhibitions
PG Paper’s presence at exhibitions allowed our ales representatives to showcase the new Trucard product range for the first time. The launch debuted at The Print Show and London Packaging Week in 2023 and undoubtedly added to the iconic relaunch of the premium grades offered.
During the month of September, whilst attending these exhibitions, our sales representatives were thrilled to showcase the portfolio to visitors. Our exhibit ultimately resulted in high interest and fond memories across the entire product line.
Samples
If you are interested in exploring our Trucard® range, please visit our Trucard® webpage for more information or reach out to our team at info@pgpaper.com to request a sample pack.