The Farnborough-headquartered merchant has brought together papers and boards from its existing portfolio, along with the addition of some new product lines. 

EBB sales director David Tennent said the firm was geared up to meet the “distinct requirements” of publishers.

“With many years of experience stocking and selling paper, we are excited to bring our unique service and stock management skills to this sector,” he said.

“The publishing industry has distinct requirements, and our new division is designed to meet those needs with precision and reliability.”

The product portfolio includes a selection of coated, uncoated, and bookwove papers.

Coated papers include five variants of Sappi Magno, Lessebo Design, and new addition Leipa Mag Plus in matt and gloss.

Uncoated options are Lessebo Design Smooth, and newly-added Hellefoss Book Papers.

Cover boards Tambrite and Carte Lumina, and bookwove Clairbook complete the range.

EBB said that products would be supplied on an indent basis, with the option of customised logistics and warehousing

Sales at the division are helmed by head of group sales (publishing) Andy Davies.