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Colombier UK has experienced significant growth in its packaging paper sales over the past year, despite challenges such as rising costs and reduced customer demand. The company attributes this growth to the consistent quality of its materials and fast turnaround times. Colombier UK offers a wide range of packaging papers, including recycled fluting, testliner, dual use, white top testliner, kraft, and white top kraft. They also have the ability to source other materials upon request. The company is focused on expanding its customer base in the envelope market, offering brown recycled packaging papers that are suitable for producing envelopes. Colombier UK aims to reduce the carbon footprint by sourcing materials from UK-based paper mills. They are also exploring options for bespoke products, such as barrier coated papers for the food service industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the increasing use of paper in flexible packaging as a solution to the plastic waste problem. While plastic is durable and effective for packaging, its overuse has become a significant environmental issue. Paper-based solutions are seen as a more sustainable alternative, although they require innovative technology to overcome their weaknesses. Advances in laminate and coating technology have made it possible to create paper packaging with comparable performance to plastic. Additionally, flexible packaging made from paper consumes less energy and materials during production and transport, and it allows for a higher product-to-package ratio. [Extracted from the article]

Colombier UK is a company that supplies converted corrugated case material papers, including sheets, coils, and reels in various grades and sizes. They also have the ability to source other materials upon request. The company specializes in sheeting and coiling and offers a mobile reel divider and resizer for a customized product. Colombier UK is expanding its customer base in the envelope market by using brown recycled packaging papers, which are a perfect match for envelope manufacturers' specific needs. They aim to reduce the carbon footprint by sourcing materials from UK-based paper mills and offer cost-saving options to their customers. The company is also exploring options for bespoke products, such as barrier coated papers for the food service industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of ink technology in the printing of paper, carton, and board. Printers and converters in this industry are seeking solutions to address market trends and challenges, such as sustainability objectives and regulatory requirements. Water-based inks are highlighted as a beneficial option due to their environmental credentials and high performance. These inks have fewer volatile organic compounds and can be formulated with bio-renewable content. The article also mentions Flint Group's AQUACode series, which offers a range of water-based solutions tailored to specific packaging and print applications. These ink and coating choices can help converters differentiate themselves in the market while maintaining sustainability and high performance. [Extracted from the article]

UK supermarkets are making efforts to reduce plastic waste by using paper grouping bands instead of plastic packaging. The Saica Flex team has developed paper bands that are being used for bananas, leeks, celery, and other products, with plans to expand their use to include spring onions, beetroot, rhubarb, asparagus, pineapples, and more. These paper bands are made from 100% pure virgin paper and are suitable for high moisture environments. This shift towards more sustainable packaging solutions demonstrates the retail sector's commitment to environmental responsibility. [Extracted from the article]

EBERLE, a French family-run business, will be participating as exhibitors at the DRUPA 2024 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany. They have been selling high-quality machinery worldwide for 40 years and cater to paper core and cardboard edge-protector manufacturers, as well as paper core users such as plastic and aluminum foil converters, label printers, and paper manufacturers. EBERLE will be showcasing their equipment, including production lines for spirally wound paper tubes and cores, cardboard edge-protector lines, and core cutters, at the exhibition. [Extracted from the article]

The article looks at developments in the paper and tissue industry in Europe as of June 2009. A green energy project for the Kostrzyn mill in Poland has been announced by fine paper manufacturer Arctic Paper. The paper technology EnPlus made from rock minerals has been launched by Baker Self Adhesive Materials. The delivery of PM 4 tissue machine at Fabrica De Papel San Francisco de C.V. in Mexicali, Mexico was successfully made by the METSO, setting a new 24-hour world speed record for tissue production running.

The article discusses the benefits enjoyed by Sappi Fine Paper Europe from the unique qualities of paper brought about by the advance of digital media. It says that Sappi provides high quality products to allow its customers to maximize the possibilities with digital print while keeping costs down. According to the author, Sappi is always working to produce premium products to meet market demands. The bleached white liner launched by Sappi is also discussed. INSET: Brightness of Fusion enhances point of sale display products.

The article reflects on the functionality of paper bags and asserts the lucrative business prospects in its manufacture and marketing industries. It discusses Paper Bags 2006, a September 2006 seminar on paper bags held in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, sponsored by UPM Packaging Papers and aimed at addressing the production and conversion of paper bags and market trends. The results of the paper bag survey conducted with bag converters by AWA Alexander Watson Associates are also discussed.

This article focuses on the European Federation for Print and Digital Communication or Intergraf. Topics discussed include the mission of Intergraf to spread the word that print and paper have a great story to tell by monitoring the recycling work of print and paper companies, its duty to represent the interests of 22 national printing federations from 20 different countries when it comes to European Union legislation, and its work with the European Recovered Paper Council (ERPC).

The article reports on the adoption of Isra Vision Parsytec web beak monitoring systems based on IntelliCam technology by 15 out of 20 global paper producers. The benefits of the technology include reduced scrap, improved quality, and optimized production. Information is also presented on Isra Vision Parsytec as a major supplier of surface inspection systems.

The article discusses the move of SMART Papers Holdings LLC to redesign and expand its premium high-gloss, cast-coated Kromekote Label papers brand in Great Britain and Europe.