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NEWS
Prints like paper, acts like plastic
Baker Self Adhesive Materials has launched EnPLUS, a new paper technology that number of trees needed for paper production and also helps preserve the
is made from rock minerals and suits printing and packaging applications. environment.”
Materials manager, David Richards, said: “EnPLUS can be used with a wide
range of inks and print processes and has the same www.bakermaterials.co.uk
printability as conventionally made paper
products. Having similar characteristic to
plastic, it combines high scuff and water
resistance with additional strength and
durability.”
EnPLUS can be used for self-
adhesive and in-mould labels,
tickets, tags, wide format
ink-jet printing, signage,
display media and packag -
ing. It is photo degradable and
can be recycled for reuse.
Richards added: “Pulp papers are
manufactured using approximately 60 per
cent of bleached wood mixed with
approximately 40 per cent calcium carbonate
that whitens the paper and gives a smooth printing
surface. EnPLUS is based on natural rock minerals
that are constantly replaced by the earth’s water
systems so its use contributes to the reduction in the
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