Marathon | Catalyst

High-quality newsprint. The choice for leading newspapers across North America and around the world. Manufactured at our mills in both Arizona and BC.

Product Benefits

Specifically designed to offer what publishers want in a newsprint sheet: maximum performance, exceptional print quality and greater strength, opacity, whiteness, print-through and sharpness. With fewer breaks and more print surface per tonne than competing sheets, Marathon Newsprint goes the distance.

Environmental Footprint

Made with renewable energy
Up to 100% recycled
Certified to PEFC or FSC
No Boreal fibre

Environmental Quality

End Use Applications

Product Specifications
Key Product Characteristics
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Product Specifications

MARATHON
BASIS WEIGHT (gsm)	43	45
CIE b*	3.2	3.2
CIE WHITENESS (%)	40	40
CALIPER	76	79
OPACITY (%)	95	96
MARATHON RECYCLED
BASIS WEIGHT (gsm)	43	45	48.8
CIE b*	3.2	3.2	3.2
CIE WHITENESS (%)	42	42	42
CALIPER	64	67	71
OPACITY (%)	94	95	96
MARATHON BRITE
BASIS WEIGHT (gsm)	45	48.8
BRIGHTNESS (%)	60	60
OPACITY (%)	95	95
MARATHON BRITE RECYCLE
BASIS WEIGHT (gsm)	45	48.8
BRIGHTNESS (%)	60	60
OPACITY (%)	95	96

Key Product Characteristics

Lighter Weight—The first lighter weight newsprint, offered at 43 to 48.8 gsm

Excellent Strength—Consistent, reliable press performance with fewer breaks reduces waste and saves money by delivering higher pressroom efficiency and less paper consumption

Technology Leadership—Leading expertise in neutral papermaking with PCC filler technology means improved printability