Colors are passion, emotions and personality. At Siegwerk, inks and coatings are our specialty and we use color to bring the packaging and products of our customers to life.
Paperization
Inks & Coatings
Complete coating, varnish, and ink solutions enabling the transition from plastic-based to fiber-based packaging
The challenge
Suitable applications for paper packaging can be limited due to the performance limitations of paper compared to multi-layer plastic films. This is unfortunate because paper has a well-established recovery and recycling stream. There is therefore a benefit to facilitate a wider packaging paperization scope to utilize already existing waste streams. However, we need to overcome the challenge of achieving shelf life performance when going away from complicated film-based structures.
When switching to paper, one must ensure compliance to recycling streams by avoiding unwanted/disrupting materials like PVC.
Plus paper packaging still needs to display branding and exceptional artwork reproduction to meet consumer expectations and create outstanding shelf appeal.
The solution
- Solvent-based and water-based colored and white inks available for consistent printing results (for in-depth questions, please see our paper & board troubleshooting guide)
- Dispersion coatings to improve barrier performance such as grease, oil and water vapor resistance.
- Functional coatings to support pack forming and filling, such as heat-sealing.
- Fully recyclable in existing paper recovery streams and potential for composting certification (EN 13432) to maximize material recovery options.