ANCO Paper, formerly Announcement Converters, is a wholesale fine paper merchant, envelope converter and wholesale distributor based in South Florida. Since 1972, we have supplied printers, designers, stationers, agencies, brands and creative professionals with fine paper, envelopes and specialty substrates from leading mills around the world.
Our office and warehouse are located in Opa-locka, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. We ship throughout the United States and internationally.
Packaging paper, chipboard, envelope liners, pockets, cards and folders, labels, die-cut shapes, duplex/triplex.
Ordering & Pricing
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Yes. ANCO Paper is a wholesale supplier and offers pricing programs for qualified trade customers. Pricing may vary based on product, quantity and customer type.
Yes. Qualified Florida printing companies may be eligible for preferred Florida Printer Pricing on select products, including parent sheets and mill-size paper.
If you are a Florida printer, contact us or apply for an account to learn more.
Yes. Many products have tiered pricing based on quantity. Larger purchases, including cartons, pallets and truckload quantities, may qualify for additional pricing.
For high-volume requirements, contact our sales team for a quote.
Many of our papers and envelopes are available in smaller packs as well as full cartons or bulk quantities. Available pack sizes vary by product. This makes it possible to purchase smaller quantities for a specialty project or larger quantities for commercial production.
Yes, we do. Please note that a $22 broken carton charge will be added to the order if less than one full carton of an item is ordered.
A parent sheet is a larger sheet of paper supplied in a standard mill size, such as 25″ x 38″, 26″ x 40″ or similar size depending on the paper grade. Printers often purchase parent sheets because they can be cut efficiently into the sizes required for a particular print job.
All sizes! We stock full parent/folio sheets straight from the mill. We then precision cut to any size desired. We do price list some common sizes: 8.5” x 11”, 11” x 17”, 12” x 12” and 12.5” x 19”.
A digital sheet generally refers to paper that is specifically designed, treated or certified for use on digital printing equipment such a Laser, Dry Toner, and HP Indigo. The term describes the paper’s intended print application, rather than its dimensions.
A digital-size sheet refers to the physical size of the sheet. These are sheets cut to sizes commonly used on digital presses, such as 12″ × 18″, 13″ × 19″ and other digital formats.
The important distinction is that a digital-size sheet is not necessarily a digitally certified sheet. For example, a conventional parent sheet can be cut down to 13″ × 19″, making it a digital-size sheet, but cutting the paper does not change its printing characteristics or make it certified for a particular digital press.
If you are unsure whether a paper is suitable for your digital press, contact our team and we can help you determine the appropriate stock for your application.
Yes. ANCO Paper offers a wide selection of papers suitable for digital printing, including papers specifically manufactured, treated or certified for use on digital presses.
We also offer paper in popular digital sheet sizes, including 12″ × 18″, 13″ × 19″ and other formats, depending on the paper and brand. If the paper you want is not available in the digital size you need, custom cutting is available on many of the parent sheets we stock.
Because digital press requirements vary, we recommend confirming that a particular paper is compatible with your equipment. If you are unsure, contact our team and we can help you select the appropriate paper for your press and application.
Print compatibility varies by paper and printing method. Offset, digital, letterpress, foil stamping, embossing, screen printing and other processes can perform differently depending on the paper’s surface, coating, thickness and construction. If you are unsure, we recommend you order samples sheets.
Yes. Custom cutting is available on many of the papers we stock. Cutting charges and minimum quantities may apply depending on the product, quantity and finished size. Contact us with the paper, starting sheet size, finished size and quantity you need, and we can determine the best way to produce your order.
Paper weight can be confusing because text, cover, writing and other grades use different basis-weight systems. GSM and caliper can also be useful when comparing papers across different brands. If you aren’t sure which paper is appropriate for your project or printing process, contact us. We can help you compare options.
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We have no order or purchase minimums. We believe in offering you the flexibility to only sell you what you need. Note, there is a small order charge for orders under $25.
The fastest option is to login HERE where you can see pricing and place orders. However, if you prefer you can also call us at 305-685-8090 or e-mail us at [email protected]
Computer monitors and mobile devices cannot reproduce paper colors, metallic effects, texture or surface characteristics accurately. Screen settings and lighting conditions can also change how a color appears. If color is critical, we recommend ordering a sample or swatch book before placing your final order.
You can order swatch books online by clicking here.
You can order sample sheets by visiting a specific product page and choosing 8.5×11 Sample from the drop down menu. We strongly recommend reviewing an actual paper sample when color, texture, finish or thickness is important to your project.
Yes. ANCO Paper carries one of our industry’s most extensive selections of fine envelopes, including envelopes converted from many of the same papers we sell in sheets. Matching envelope availability varies by paper grade, color and size.
We stock a wide range of announcement, commercial, square and specialty envelope sizes. These include popular sizes such as 4 Bar, A2, A6, A7, A7.5, A9, #10 and square envelopes, along with additional specialty sizes and styles. For a list of stocked sizes Click Here.
Yes. Envelope converting has been part of our business for decades. In addition to our extensive stock envelope program, we can produce custom envelopes using many of the papers we carry.
Many in-stock orders can ship quickly for most order placed by 4pm Eastern. Sheets requiring custom cutting, scoring, and die-cutting will ship next business day. Actual ship dates depend on product availability, order size, cutting or converting requirements and the time the order is received. If you have a firm deadline, contact us before ordering so we can confirm availability and timing.
Same-day shipping is available for qualifying in-stock orders received before the applicable shipping cutoff. Large freight orders, custom-cut products, converting work and other special orders may require additional processing time.
Yes. We offer expedited and overnight shipping through FedEx. Available shipping methods and rates are displayed during checkout. If you have a time-sensitive order, please contact us and our team can help determine the best shipping option.
Our standard shipping method is FedEx Ground. Transit times vary depending on your location and are calculated from the date your order ships. Please refer to the FedEx Ground transit map below for estimated delivery times to your area. Please note that transit times are estimates and do not include order processing time, weekends or holidays.
Yes. We regularly ship cartons, pallets and commercial-volume orders by freight. For large orders, our team can help determine the most practical shipping method and provide a freight quote when applicable.
Yes. Customer pickup and freight collect arrangements may be available. Contact us before placing the order so our team can coordinate the appropriate shipping or pickup instructions.
Yes. Will-call pickup is available for qualifying orders at our Opa-locka, Florida warehouse. Please wait until you receive confirmation that your order is ready before arriving for pickup.
Yes. We offer free shipping on orders of $1,750 or more anywhere in the contiguous United States. For customers in South Florida’s tri-county area of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, we offer free local delivery on orders of $250 or more.
Certain restrictions may apply to special-order or oversized shipments. Contact our team if you have questions about shipping or delivery for your order.
Yes, we ship worldwide and have incredible FedEx International rates.
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No. Some specialty papers are specifically engineered or certified for digital printing, while others may require testing. Always confirm compatibility with your specific press, especially when using heavy, textured, metallic, translucent or unusually sized stocks.
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Absolutely. Paper is what we do. Whether you’re trying to match a color, choose a weight, locate a discontinued stock, find the right envelope, compare papers from different mills or source material for a large production run, our team can help. Email Us or call 305-685-8090 and tell us about your project.