Sappi Europe introduces new premium paperboard

Produced at Sappi Europe’s Maastricht Mill in the Netherlands, Algro Volume features a silky top surface, enhanced stiffness, boosted bulk, a bright white finish, and “outstanding printing and finishing properties”.

Sappi Europe director of packaging and dye-sublimation Luis Mata commented: “Algro Volume is an outstanding board that delivers against every challenge, expertly designed to fulfill the rigorous physical demands typically reserved for solid bleached boards (SBB).

“The multiform base composition optimises stiffness and bulk, and together with Sappi’s unrivalled coating capability ensures exceptional printing and finishing performance for your applications.”

Algro Volume carries compliance features including odour neutrality, purity of toy safety (heavy metal content), and suitability for direct food contact as per BfR XXXVI, FDA, and Austrian food legislation.

Made of 100% virgin fibres, it is fully recyclable and can be supplied as FSC Mix Credit (FSC-C015022) or 100% PEFC (PEFC/07-32-76) certified upon request.

Algro Volume is available in both sheets and reels and in multiple grammages ranging from 220gsm to 380gsm. It is suitable for offset, flexo, and screen printing processes.

The substrate supports a raft of finishing techniques, including embossing, varnishing, and foil lamination. End uses include promotional material, covers, cards, tags and tickets, and packaging for pharmaceutical, confectionery, food and beverage, as well as beauty and personal care products.

Sappi Europe has also recently embarked upon the third phase of a huge modernisation project at its flagship Gratkorn Mill in Austria.

(Source: PrintWeek.com)