{"id":41043,"date":"2021-01-13T11:21:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=41043"},"modified":"2021-01-13T11:31:19","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T10:31:19","slug":"sappi-new-barrier-coating-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/sappi-neue-barrierebeschichtungstechnologie\/","title":{"rendered":"Sappi invests in new technology for barrier coating"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paper manufacturer Sappi is expanding its barrier coating capacities and introducing a new barrier coating technology for functional paper packaging at its speciality paper mill in Alfeld, Germany.<\/p>\n

With this investment, Sappi aims to strengthen its position as one of the world's leading providers of sustainable paper packaging solutions. For the company, the decision represents a \u201eMilestone<\/strong> in sustainable packaging\u201c.<\/p>\n

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(Image: Sappi Europe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201eThe expansion of the use of our proprietary barrier coating technology underpins Sappi's leading position in the product group Functional Paper Packaging.<\/strong> At the same time, it anchors our commitment to our customers with regard to the development of innovative, forward-looking packaging solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.\u201c Berry Wiersum<\/strong>, CEO Sappi Europe<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

According to the company, the demand for innovative, truly sustainable solutions for paper and cardboard packaging continues to grow enormously. The aim is therefore to offer customers solutions that over the traditional film and foil-based material solutions<\/strong> beyond. In direct cooperation with the brand owners, the aim is to create future-orientated circular solutions that are in line with the growing collective global responsibility.<\/p>

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Expanding new barrier coating technology<\/h2>\n

Sappi had already expanded its expertise in the production of barrier papers through the acquisition of Rockwell Solutions.<\/p>\n

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The Sappi plant in Alfeld (Image: Sappi Europe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The current expansion of capacities in Alfeld plant<\/a> means a significant increase in performance. The aim of this unique combination of paper, dispersion and coating technology is to provide customers with even More competitive and attractive paper packaging solutions<\/strong> to offer. The company wants to \u201econtinue to challenge the conventional packaging industry with new ideas and solutions and thus make its contribution to the world and continue to pursue the circular economy strategy.\u201c<\/p>