Domtar and Toshiba Help Retailers Advance Sustainability with Qualified Receipt Printing Solutions

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2026--

Domtar and Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions today announced the qualification of Domtar's Clarion™ POS 48S phenol-free thermal paper for Toshiba's TCx® Print S10 printer, expanding OEM-validated receipt media options for retailers. The qualification marks an important step in supporting retailer and consumer interest in environmental objectives including BPA-free, BPS-free, and phenol-free paper receipts. It also confirms regulatory compliance while maintaining the reliability, print quality, and durability customers expect. After successfully completing Toshiba's rigorous print quality and lifecycle testing, Clarion™ POS 48S demonstrated consistent image quality, barcode readability and dependable performance across demanding retail operating conditions.

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“Successfully completing Toshiba’s qualification process confirms that Clarion™ POS delivers the dependable performance retailers rely on in daily POS operations,” said Hillary Crawford, Product Manager, Thermal and Technical Paper at Domtar. “Through close collaboration with partners like Toshiba, we help retailers deploy qualified, compatible receipt paper they can trust to keep checkout running smoothly while meeting evolving operational and regulatory requirements.”

Domtar's Clarion™ portfolio helps retailers transition to phenol-free thermal receipt paper while addressing evolving regulations, environmental commitments and consumer expectations. At Domtar, phenol-free means products are manufactured without detectable phenolic compounds including bisphenols such as BPA, BPS, and other related substances, providing customers with a thermal paper solution that meets evolving market preferences and regulatory requirements. Designed to deliver the image quality, durability and consistent performance retailers rely on, Clarion™ thermal papers enable a seamless replacement for legacy receipts. Clarion™ POS is also the first thermal receipt paper certified recyclable by Western Michigan University after successfully completing the WMU SBS-E testing protocol, providing independent third-party verification of its recyclability under the testing conditions.

“Global retailers are increasingly seeking environmentally safe, efficient options that align with evolving regulations and sustainability priorities without compromising performance,” said Robert Parsons, VP, Hardware Product Portfolio and Infrastructure at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. “Built to deliver fast, dependable performance across today’s store environments, the TCx® Print S10 helps keep transactions moving and operations running smoothly as retailers adapt to changing industry demands. By qualifying Domtar’s Clarion™ POS thermal paper, we are expanding trusted options for retailers while helping ensure a seamless transition to phenol-free media.”

Toshiba’s qualification gives converters, distributors and retailers confidence in deploying Domtar's Clarion™ POS 48S with the TCx® Print S10, combining proven printer performance with sustainable paper options. Domtar and Toshiba will continue to explore opportunities for technical collaboration and joint initiatives that advance innovation and sustainability across the retail industry.

About Domtar

Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of more than 13,000 employees across more than 60 locations in North America. Investor Jackson Wijaya is the beneficial owner of Domtar.

One of the most trusted names in paper, pulp, packaging, tissue and wood products, Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering high-quality, cost-effective products around the world and turning responsibly sourced wood fiber into everyday essentials.

Through its Clarion™ brand, Domtar offers innovative phenol-free thermal paper solutions designed to meet customer performance expectations while helping customers transition to phenol-free receipt media.

Learn more at www.domtar.com.

About Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions:

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions empowers retail to thrive and prosper through a dynamic ecosystem of smarter, more agile solutions and services that enable retailers to resiliently evolve with generations of consumers and adapt to market conditions. Supported by a global organization of devoted employees and partners, retailers gain more visibility and control over operations while enjoying the flexibility to build, scale, and transform retail experiences that anticipate and fulfill consumers’ ever-changing needs.

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Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba Tec Corporation, which is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Domtar's Clarion™ phenol-free thermal receipt paper without BPAs and BPSs, paired with Toshiba's TCx® Print S10, helps retailers address evolving regulations, environmental commitments, and consumer expectations.

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2026--

Gather AI today announced it has been ranked No. 963 on the2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

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“The logistics industry has spent decades making warehouses move faster. But speed only helps when the underlying data is right,” said Rob Rozicki, Head of Marketing at Gather AI. “That is where Physical AI comes in. Gather AI gives logistics teams a current picture of what is actually happening on the floor and turns that ground truth into action across the network. Our place on the Inc. 5000 reflects the growing demand for that capability.”

This marks Gather AI’s third recognition from Inc. in the past year. The company was previously named to Inc.’s 2025 Power Partners list in the Operations & Logistics category and to the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Northeast list. Gather AI CEO and Co-Founder Sankalp Arora, PhD, also contributes to the Inc. Leadership Forum, where he writes about physical AI.

This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, Editor-in-Chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.

Inc. 5000 List Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Gather AI

Gather AI is the physical AI platform for logistics. It gives the companies that run the world's warehouses a continuous, accurate picture of what is happening across every facility, the intelligence to understand it, and the workflows to act on it. Founded in 2017 by Carnegie Mellon researchers and backed by $74M in funding, Gather AI works with logistics leaders including GEODIS, NFI, Barrett Distribution Centers, and Langham Logistics. The company has been recognized by Gartner, CB Insights, Nebius, Inc., Fast Company, Bloomberg, and others for its physical AI contributions. Learn more at www.gather.ai, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Gather AI Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies