Aus der Branche

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Hudson-Sharp, part of Barry-Wehmiller’s Converting Solutions platform, have made significant contributions to Aspen Press & Packaging’s new flexible packaging division. Based in Salt Lake City, the packaging company has installed a 10-color, 52-inch Fusion C flexographic printing press from PCMC and two Ares 400-SUP stand-up pouch machines from Hudson-Sharp.

PCMC’s Fusion C is a central impression (CI) press that combines the features and advantages of both inline and CI presses. It allows for quick setups and efficient runs, and is the only CI press manufactured in North America.

Also incorporated into Aspen Press & Packaging’s new flexible packaging division are two Hudson-Sharp Ares 400-SUP stand-up pouch machines. Recognized as state-of-the-art in quality, speed and accuracy, the Ares 400-SUP has a compact footprint, and offers quick changeovers and the ability to run a variety of substrates with ease, including recycle-ready PE, biodegradable films, laminated films and paper.

Die Nachfrage nach umweltfreundlichen Verpackungen steigt immer weiter. Diese Entwicklung stellt Markenhersteller vor Herausforderungen. Wie gelingt ihnen der Umstieg auf flexible Verpackungen, die recyclefähig sind? Was gilt es dabei zu beachten? Wie kann das Thema Recycling vorangebracht werden? Und warum gibt es bei den Themen „Definition der Recyclingfähigkeit“ und „Testmethoden“ in Europa noch Aufholbedarf? Die Antworten darauf gibt es in einer neuen Folge der The Blue Couch Series von Sappi.

• "Functional Paper Packaging – Der Weg zu mehr Recyclingfähigkeit"
• Julian Thielen, Leiter des "Made for Recycling"-Service bei Interseroh Plus, Kerstin Dietze, Key Account Manager Paper & Packaging Solutions bei Sappi, und Gustavo Duarte, Manager Competence Center Packaging Solutions bei Sappi

Die Ausstrahlung der Episode „Functional Paper Packaging – Der Weg zu mehr Recyclingfähigkeit" beginnt am 22. Februar 2022 hier.

Ahlstrom-Munksjö has expanded its portfolio of biodegradable and renewable fiber-based solutions for food packaging papers, receiving compostability certification from the Biodegradable Products Institute®.

Continuing to be at the forefront of sustainable product offerings, Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s FluoroFree® and ParaFree® food packaging papers produced in North America are now BPI® certified, in addition to offering multiple sustainability attributes in a single product.  

These certifications facilitate the possibility for Ahlstrom-Munksjö customers, whether converters or brand owners, to achieve their own sustainability goals. By using a scientific process, BPI officially certifies compostable products that meet ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 standards for compostability. BPI Certification proves that a material will compost in a commercial composting facility, leaving behind no toxic residue or microplastics.

In addition, Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s ParaFree® Wax Alternative papers have achieved BPI Certifcation; papers manufactured without the addition of paraffin or other petroleum-based materials. ParaFree® products create a more sustainable alternative to this type of widely used quick service restaurant packaging. These products maintain a high-level of performance and are stronger on a pound-for-pound basis, allowing for improved yield and lower transportation costs and reducing its overall impact.