Paper and Packaging Solutions
Designed Around You

A legacy of papermaking excellence,
reimagined for a sustainable future

At Rapids, we’re redefining what’s possible.

We make innovation accessible by offering solutions in the format and quantity your brand needs. With fully integrated printing, coating, and converting capabilities, Rapids delivers flexibility, speed, and precision at any scale.

A Story Generations
in the Making.

Born from the union of Shawano Specialty Papers and NEXXA, Rapids Paper + Packaging combines more than a century of papermaking heritage with next-generation technology. From flexible packaging to advanced printing and functional coatings, weʼre redefining whatʼs possible in sustainable performance and brand precision.

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Paper

We manufacture specialty papers engineered for reliable performance across medical, food packaging, filtration, personal care, and industrial applications because quality is earned, not claimed.

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Flexible Packaging

Rapids flexible packaging blends craftsmanship and technical expertise to deliver film, paper, and hybrid packaging solutions built for performance and sustainability.

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Ecova™

Today’s brands are looking for paper-based packaging that reduces reliance on plastic while maintaining the performance they expect. That’s why Rapids developed the Ecova™ line of heat-sealable papers, offering a practical alternative to conventional plastic film packaging.

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