ATC is proud of its nearly 30 years of experience –longer than any other company– in selling the highest quality Braille paper available.  Being the largest supplier of production Braille embossers in North America, ATC knows what paper works best, and how to create a consistently high quality paper product.  Our paper handles the heavy demands of production embossing, and it is used in some of the largest Braille production facilities in the world. Likewise, it also works exceptionally well to meet the lesser demands of smaller, personal-use Braille embossers.

The following are a few of the reasons ATC’s Braille paper stands out from the others:

• It is durable and allows for longer lasting Braille dots.
• It is consistent in color, texture and thickness order after order.
• It does not cause excessive wear and tear on Braille embossers.
• It has clean perforations and hole punches.
• It is a finished product that is both pleasing to the touch, and the eye.
• ATC is experienced in all methods of packaging and shipping options.

Easy to order, fast to ship

ATC accepts orders via online, phone, fax or email.  Nearly all orders, provided they are received by 3pm on our normal business days, are processed and shipped the same day. We are capable of this fast turn-around time because ATC keeps all of its standard, high quality paper in stock at all times, and each order is processed in-house.  Standard shipping methods are Free Matter for the Blind or UPS, however, we can ship via any preferred carrier or method; this includes air, sea and truck freight on pallets, in containers, and more.  To help prevent damage to the paper during shipping, ATC uses specially designed, triple-walled cardboard boxes.

Trusted Suppliers, allows for a quality product

When making your decision to purchase Braille paper, ATC recommends that you evaluate the following considerations: the mill in which the paper is manufactured; the paper specifications and materials; and how your finished product is processed.  Below is how ATC addresses each of these important considerations:

• Mill – ATC developed a specially formulated Braille paper in collaboration with one specific mill, in order to ensure consistency and top quality. This particular mill was carefully chosen for its state-of-the-art facility, environmentally sustainable practices and shared interest in producing a paper that is uniquely developed for Brailling purposes – it’s not an off-the-shelf paper stock.  ATC is the first known example of a company who has exerted this exceptional effort in providing a Braille paper product that is not only top quality but also consistent, because it is made in the same mill.

• Specifications – ATC’s Braille paper is acid free, dust free, and chlorine free. It was formulated to a highly specific thickness and weight, in order to withstand the stresses of Braille embossing and to also ensure that the Braille dots are of the correct height, shape and durability.  In addition to creating a quality Braille paper product, using ATC’s Braille paper will help prevent damage to an embosser, because using paper of too great a thickness or an excessively dusty paper can cause significant damage to a Braille embosser.

• Processing –When ATC receives rolls of paper from its mill, they arrive at our warehouse specially wrapped to withstand potential damage during shipment.  ATC then stores these rolls in a temperature-controlled warehouse and organizes the rolls on their sides–as opposed to upright– to prevent any “flat spots”, which can be caused from improper stacking techniques.  When a Braille paper order is ready to be processed, a roll of ATC’s Braille paper is run through a converting machine, thus taking it from roll format to continuous, tractor-feed or cut-sheet format.  Perforation blades and punches are changed often to guarantee clean edges and hole punches.  Lastly, ATC runs the finished product through a vacuum system and then tests a sample of paper using an in-house burster and Braille embosser, before the paper is boxed for shipment.

Braille Paper Pricing

ATC is able to deliver value and competitive pricing on its Braille paper, because we manage the nuances of production, we buy in bulk, we have dependable relationships with our paper mill and suppliers, and we listen to our customers’ feedback and aim to meet their Braille paper needs. Since 1962, ATC has pursued one primary goal: to develop and provide quality, affordable products to enrich the lives of the blind and visually impaired.

Customizable Options

ATC is able to offer customizable products, since all of our Braille paper is processed in house.  Standard sizes are 8.5×11”, 11×11.5”, and A4, and standard punches are Plain, 3-Hole and 19-Hole; however, we have the capability to provide a wide variety of different sizes and punches.  We’ve done index cards, calendar sheets, 9-Hole punch, Spiral punch, and many more.  Furthermore, we can provide our same high quality paper in different weights and colors, as well.  While there may be minimum quantity requirements for some custom orders, please contact us to get our thoughts and to find out what options are available.  With ATC, you aren’t limited to standard, out-of-the-box products – we will work with you to create individualized products to meet your needs.

Community

When you purchase Braille paper from American Thermoform Corporation, you are doing business with a company that takes pride in its products and has over 50 years of experience and research to stand behind them.   Braille is the core of our business, and always will be.

Our History of Commitment

ATC has been in business since 1962 and has been a leader and pioneer in the Braille paper industry since 1988. We know our business, we understand what our customers need, and we stand by all of our products, including Braille paper.  We work with carefully chosen suppliers, have state-of-the-art in-house equipment and have the experience and dedication that comes with over 50 years in the blindness industry.  When you purchase Braille paper from ATC, you can be confident that that you are getting a high quality, finished product.