Adding value to paper by using precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) as a filler and substitute for fiber and/or to augment and extend bleaching chemicals or retention aids wasn’t a new concept when the first Specialty Minerals Inc. (SMI) satellite plant started up in 1986. However, the plant brought out the best in our technical ability to morph size, shape, and surface chemistry to fit the customer’s changing needs. This breakthrough in supply and process logistics empowered paper mill and company management to engineer a competitive sheet tailored to their respective markets. SMI’s strategic PCC platform approach is capable of creating an array of crystal shapes and properties. Today, many mills utilize a PCC platform strategy benefiting from the experience of our crystal engineers, who interface with the mill's product development and marketing teams.

As part of the right business strategy, PCC can decrease operating costs, streamline runnability, accelerate lean manufacturing initiatives, and align with your customers’ expectations.

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