PAPER – Your trusted partner for specialty chemistry
Our paper chemistry division delivers a strong and growing portfolio of specialty
and commodity products for the paper industry. As one of the few distributors in
this field, Cambrian prides itself on the high level of technical knowledge gained
through strong supplier partnerships.
Cambrian realizes the cost-performance needs of our customers, particularly in today’s
stressed paper market. We are also focused on supporting green chemistry initiatives
and offer recycled paper additives and alternatives to chlorine-based chemistry.
We provide new chemistry solutions, application knowledge, and are deeply involved
in product development with our customers. Our Oakville head office has its own
lab for bench-scale formulation work and our technicians also assist with on-site
technical support for chemical mill trials.
For more information about our products, please contact our Business Manager Barcley
Metler at barcley.metler@cambrian.com.
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Cambrian’s variety of wet end additives include guar, cold water soluble starches,
high performance saturating aids, bulk enhancers, and fast-hydrating CMCs for pulper
addition.
For surface treatment applications, we provide a range of polyurethane dispersions
(PUDs) for print enhancement, ink hold out, heat seal, abrasion resistance and other
applications. In addition, we carry a range of guars, wetting agents and specialty
flame retardants.
Cambrian’s portfolio of coating additives includes rheology modifiers, dispersants,
wetting agents, gloss/brightness enhancers and other multi-functional specialty
coating ingredients.