Nekoosa acquires Pixelle's carbonless sheet business and ExcelOne brand
Pixelle Specialty Solutions has sold its carbonless sheets business, including the ExcelOne brand, to Nekoosa under a definitive agreement announced on 4 October 2026. Pixelle said the move follows a review of where to focus resources for long-term growth; Nekoosa takes on the business and its existing customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Why this mattersPixelle's exit consolidates carbonless sheet supply around a single specialist and redirects the group's resources to its other speciality paper grades.
- Pixelle Specialty Solutions sold its carbonless sheets business to Nekoosa.
- The deal includes the ExcelOne brand.
- The transaction is limited to the carbonless sheet business only.
- Announced 4 October 2026.
- Financial terms were not disclosed.
Sources
midlandco.com