PRESS RELEASE FOR Arctic Surface N° 4 
May 2026

‘ANALOG’

Arctic Paper celebrates the return of the physical with a two-book publication exploring craft, materiality and sensory connection.

ANALOG is the fourth issue of the Surface series. Presented in two books within a slipcase, ANALOG explores how creatives across art, fashion, design, food and literature are pushing back against the relentless pull of screens – building a world that speaks to all our senses.

ANALOG WORK brings together those pioneering the return to the physical. The book features work by international artists and designers including Sarah Illenberger, Anny Wang & Tim Söderström, Lise Vester, Bubu Ogisi, Daniel Gordon, Tess Smith-Roberts, Sarah Eagan, Shirley Garrier & Mathieu Zouhairi and Anna Kulachek. Each story explores how materiality, craft and intentionality create work that resonates – work that engages touch, sight, smell and memory. Work that lasts.

ANALOG FAQ is a guide to making smarter paper decisions. Nine chapters answer frequently asked questions about the Arctic Design Range, drawing on insights from experts across the industry – designers, printers, publishers and production managers who work with paper every day. Topics include balancing print quality with tactile feel, choosing the right shade and grammage, mixing paper types, preventing ageing, meeting sustainability commitments, ensuring smooth production and convincing clients to invest in better materials. ANALOG FAQ provides the technical details and practitioner insights needed to transform printed projects into meaningful objects – objects that become part of our shared physical world.

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Arctic Volume becomes Arctic

Arctic Paper is simplifying the name of its flagship coated range. The former Arctic Volume brand is now called Arctic and introduced with a new Arctic logo. The paper qualities Arctic Volume White and Arctic Volume Ice remain unchanged in character and performance and continue as part of the Arctic Design Range.

Arctic has been a leading choice in European book and design publishing for years. The new brand mark reflects this position – and the paper's commitment to quality: produced on 100% fossil-free energy, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Material Health at Silver level, and made from wood-free fibers.

About the paper

Surface N° 4 is printed on a variety of different paper types from the Arctic Design Range ­– including two different shades and grammages ranging from 100 to 300 g/m².

The Arctic Design Range

The Arctic Design Range offers matt, coated papers of high bulk and a natural feel. You can choose between two different shades: ultra-white Arctic Volume Ice and natural white Arctic Volume White, both with different characteristics that can bring your ideas to life just the way you want. Arctic Volume is ideal for high-quality, four-colour applications, making it a perfect choice for all sorts of design projects and corporate identity applications.

Arctic Volume White

Arctic Volume White is a matt, fully coated paper of high bulk and with a unique tactile surface. The matt surface provides excellent printing results and high-class image reproduction while retaining a natural paper feel. The paper’s properties include bulk, opacity and thickness, making it ideal for high-quality, four-colour applications.

Arctic Volume Ice

Arctic Volume Ice has the brightest, clear-white shade, so pure that every design pops right off the paper, with deep tones, crisp colours, and perfect clarity. Arctic Volume Ice is a premium coated paper, with outstanding print quality and a distinctive feel, a natural matt surface, high bulk, and a clear and bright whiteness of 145 CIE.

Arctic Design Range and the environment

Paper, as a product, brings with it many environmental benefits – and in most cases is the obvious and most environmentally-friendly choice when considering media materials. Paper is made from natural and renewable raw materials and is fully recyclable and biodegradable. Arctic Paper Grycksbo’s production is 100% ‘fossil fuel free’, with energy provided by a biofuel plant and additional green electricity.

Below is an overview of the certifications and environmental standards held by Arctic Paper Grycksbo.

ISO 14001 AND EMAS
Arctic Paper Grycksbo operates a certified Environmental Management System in accordance with ISO 14001 and is registered under EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme). These systems ensure a structured approach to environmental management, continuous improvement of environmental performance, and transparent reporting of environmental impact.

CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED®
The entire paper range produced at Arctic Paper Grycksbo is Cradle to Cradle Certified® Material Health at Silver level according to Version 4.1. This globally recognised certification supports the development of safe, circular products designed for material health, recyclability and responsible production. Through this approach, we aim not only to minimise environmental impact, but to contribute positively to a circular economy.

FSC® CERTIFICATION
Arctic Paper Grycksbo offers paper certified according to FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®). FSC® certification is based on internationally recognised principles that promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. It provides a transparent, globally consistent system valued by brands and organisations seeking high environmental and social standards (Arctic Paper Grycksbo: FSC® license code FSC-C007342).

PEFC CERTIFICATION
Arctic Paper Grycksbo offers paper certified according to PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification). PEFC certification supports sustainable forest management through nationally developed standards adapted to local conditions and plays an important role in promoting responsible forestry (Arctic Paper Grycksbo: PEFC license code PEFC/05-33-98).

NORDIC SWAN ECOLABEL
Selected products from Arctic Paper Grycksbo are inspected in accordance with Nordic Ecolabel standards for printing. This label confirms compliance with strict environmental criteria throughout the product life cycle, including raw materials, production processes, emissions and waste management.

REACH / SVHC
Arctic Paper Grycksbo ensures compliance with REACH regulations. All chemicals used in our production processes are handled according to applicable legal requirements, including monitoring of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).

SAFETY OF TOYS / HEAVY METALS
Our paper products meet the requirements of the European Toy Safety Directive (EN 71-3) regarding the migration of heavy metals and certain chemical substances, making them suitable for sensitive applications.

FOOD CONTACT (FDA / BFR)
Selected products comply with recognised food contact regulations, including FDA requirements and the German BfR Recommendation XXXVI,confirming their suitability for food-related applications where applicable.

For more information please contact: 

Erik Bakkelund
Group Marketing Communication Manager
Mobile +47 930 46 930
erik.bakkelund@arcticpaper.com