Greaseproof Paper: US Manufacturer vs. Overseas Cost

The honest comparison: overseas greaseproof paper sold through a US distributor is cheaper per unit than Art Printing's US-manufactured product. The per-unit premium on Art Printing's custom branded paper versus a generic alternative is 2 to 3 cents per piece. That is the number Jonathan Ginou, the owner, uses when the topic comes up with a buyer.

What the premium buys

• US manufacturing - not imported, not brokered
• FDA-approved inks on every run
• Custom branding to your specifications
• Door-to-door pricing - freight included, no surprise on the invoice
• Consistent heat performance in basket and wrap applications

Where overseas product fails

The Rusty Keg Tavern switched from overseas greaseproof to Art Printing after their imported paper started melting and crumbling in the oven. A 200,000-unit run was compromised by heat degradation. The per-unit cost of the cheaper overseas paper turned out to be more expensive when the application performance failed.

The real comparison

2 to 3 cents per unit is the premium for a product that performs consistently, carries FDA-certified inks, and has a US manufacturer behind it. The invoice comparison looks larger in absolute terms at scale - 200,000 units at 2.5 cents per unit is $5,000. Whether that premium makes sense depends on your use case and your current supplier's track record.