UPM Speciality Papers and Michelman present three recyclable, paper-based packaging solutions to replace non-recyclable multi-material packaging. The new products combine barrier and heat-sealing technologies for applications such as frozen food and chocolate.
In co-operation with UPM Speciality Papers and Michelman have developed three new packaging solutions aimed at replacing non-recyclable, multi-material packaging with recyclable, paper-based alternatives. The products are specially designed for Applications with high requirements for barrier effect and recyclability such as frozen food and products with a high moisture or fat content.
The new packaging solution combines UPM's Solide Lucent base paper with three water-based coatings from Michelman. According to Thierry Van Migem, Sales Manager EMEA at Michelman, this combination offers a „robust oxygen and water vapour barrier with heat sealability“ and is therefore ideal for Products such as chocolate and coffee. A second innovation is based on UPM Asendo or UPM Asendo Pro barrier papers and is designed to optimise Barrier effect for frozen products guarantee. The third solution, with Michelman's VaporCoat 2240 coating, reinforces the Resistance to water vapour and grease and is particularly suitable for use in corrugated cardboard packaging.
„We are very excited about the opportunities these three concepts can offer brands and converters to replace difficult-to-recycle multi-material packaging structures. Collaborations like this are critical to the development of new, recyclable, fibre-based packaging solutions.“
Esa Saukkonen, Manager for the development of the packaging portfolio at UPM R&D
Source: UPM Speciality Paper
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