Little Rapids Corporation has combined its Shawano Specialty Papers and Nexxa brands into a single division operating as Rapids Paper + Packaging. The new unit unites speciality paper, flexible packaging, printing and coating capabilities under one structure. Operations in Green Bay and Shawano, Wisconsin continue unchanged.
Why this mattersFolding two brands into one division gives Little Rapids a single route to market across speciality paper, coating and flexible packaging.
- Little Rapids Corporation merged Shawano Specialty Papers and Nexxa into Rapids Paper + Packaging.
- The company has more than 100 years of history in speciality paper and flexible packaging.
- Operations in Green Bay and Shawano, Wisconsin continue unchanged.
- CEO Angie Sheehan said the alignment creates a stronger foundation for sustainability and product development.
Rapids Paper + Packaging has commercially launched an expanded ECOVA Barrier line of heat-sealable, moisture-barrier papers aimed at replacing plastic in flexible packaging formats. The papers use the company's patented Paperlock technology and run on existing form-fill-seal and pouching equipment, and are available as rollstock or premade pouches. The company will showcase the range at PACK EXPO International in Chicago, 18-21 October 2026.
Why this mattersDrop-in paper barrier stock that runs on existing flexible packaging lines lowers the switching cost for brands moving away from plastic film.
- ECOVA Barrier achieves a moisture vapor transmission rate below 0.7g/100 in2/day (<10g/m2/day).
- The line uses patented Paperlock technology for heat sealability.
- Compatible with vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal equipment and pouching lines.
- Available as rollstock or premade pouches with flexible minimum order quantities.
- Rapids Paper + Packaging is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
- The company will present the platform at PACK EXPO International, Chicago, 18-21 October 2026.
