At ProSweets 2017, the Schur Flexibles Group will be presenting pioneering packaging solutions and innovative production technologies that turn impulse products such as confectionery into real eye-catchers. The trade fair focal points include ultra-thin materials, solutions made of waxed paper and composite films with an innovative paper look.
In addition to an attractive appearance, the Haptics is increasingly becoming a decisive purchasing argument. Consumers also like to buy products whose packaging is more Sustainability promises or suggests a return to traditional materials
SuperThin - ultra-thin, ultra-light, ultra-economical
The extremely thin aluminium and foil solutions in the SuperThin range ensure significant savings in Use of materials - and therefore more sustainability: SuperThin requires up to 30 % less packaging material to pack one kilogramme of confectionery. This saves costs, reduces the CO2 footprint and lowers potential packaging levies. With the ultra-thin materials, users benefit from a lower packaging weight and more metres per kilogramme of film: one roll of SuperThin material saves up to 30 % of material - this means that around one in three roll changes is eliminated.
The products in the SuperThin range are ultra-thin and yet have excellent machinability as well as extremely tear-resistant. In the aluminium sector, these include metallic films between 3 and 19 µm, which also withstand folding or twisting perfectly. They are suitable for packaging chocolate bars, confectionery or hollow figures, for example. The reverse printing process used for printing produces flawless printing results and also ensures maximum food safety, as the printing ink is completely encased in layers of aluminium, thus preventing the printing ink from coming into contact with the product.
Waxed paper - sticky confectionery packaged as if „homemade“
Another highlight of the Schur Flexibles presentation at ProSweets 2017 will be packaging solutions made from waxed paper. They give confectionery a trendy homemade look and surprise with a particularly soft, pleasant feel.
The waxed paper solutions from Schur Flexibles are based on a technology in which the coating natural wax is used, which is more biodegradable than paraffin-based solutions, for example. The basic waxes can also be modified with polymers and additives to increase the surface gloss and optimise the sealability. Through special Wood fibre compositions of the material and various surface sealings, the papers can be further refined. Confectionery packaging made from Schur Flexibles' wax-coated materials is easy to open and reseal and can be printed in up to 8 colours without any problems.
The surface of the paper is particularly resistant and does not scratch. Immaculately packaged sweets & co. become a highlight on the confectionery shelf. The waxed paper range from Schur Flexibles is ideal for packaging sticky confectionery, which can be easily removed from the waxed papers.
Paper Look - paper look and feel enhance film solutions
Paper Look - packaging films that look and feel like paper - are a real industry trend. Consumers like to buy products whose packaging gives the impression of being made of „real paper“.
The Schur Flexibles Paper Look range comprises two or three-layer paper laminates that are based on a solvent-free technology and combine a wide variety of materials. This makes it possible to produce packaging that is customised to the respective product and is comparable to paper in terms of look and feel. At the same time, they optimally fulfil all requirements in terms of barrier, gloss, durability and sealing properties and thus provide outstanding product protection. The Paper Look solutions from Schur Flexibles are easy to process and can be printed in up to 10 colours using HD Flexo printing - for a attention-grabbing appearance at the PoS.
