FLEXIBLES MirriNor,MirriNor
A collaboration between Smurfit Kappa Norboard andMirri has produced a new range of metallised film laminated boards. Called MirriNor, the new range is based on Smurfit Kappa’s patented T-Flute microflute which is, according to the company, revolutionising the world of traditional packaging, and has been developed to offer a full colour print and a premium quality finish with curvability and strength, whilst remaining super lightweight at 400gsm (850micron).MirriNor, according to the partnership, combines the flexibility of Smurfit Kappa Sheetfeeding’s T-Flute - microflute - withMirri’s high quality, printable metallic film, to produce cartons capable of lifting brands into a premium
sector.Mark Richards, sales and marketing director of Smurfit Kappa explains: “The T-Flute board used to make MirriNor allows brand owners and packaging designers to performance engineer their packaging.” For more information call 0870 850 3877, email
enquiries@smurfitkappa.co.uk or visit
www.smurfitkappa.co.uk.
Green light for linerless
With the ‘Go Green’ agenda affecting all aspects of the packaging industry, Tamper Technologies is producing what they claim to be an easy to apply, environmentally sustainable tamper evident label which reportedly reduces packaging waste by up to 50 per cent per roll. Tamper Technologies manufacture security and tamper evident packaging linerless labels which can be applied onto many different surfaces
including cardboard cartons, plastic containers and flexible packaging. The labels are used like traditional labels but are manufactured without the need for a release liner and once applied onto the packaging cannot be removed without leaving a clearly visible warning message “VOID OPENED” for quick detection of attempted theft or attack. For more information call 01335 300335, email
chris@tampertech.com or visit
www.tampertech.com.
QR code solution
Brand owners are ideally placed to take advantage of the growing popularity of hi- tech Quick Response (QR) codes using printed message tape and labels from Payne, says the tape specialists. A QR code is a type of matrix barcode or 2D code, which can be read by a smartphone or webcam, and is most commonly used to allow the consumer to access extra interactive information. They can also be utilised for promotions and competitions. According to Payne, the sophisticated digital print capabilities of their tape and labels, combined with the ability to add either to existing packaging, offers an ideal solution to brands looking to exploit the benefits of QR codes on their
DOUBLE ADVANTAGE FOR BISLEY
Bisley, supplier of metal office furniture, has once again turned to Atlanta UK to supply them with two new high speed stretch wrappers for their new high volume line for standard office filing cabinets. Also once again, Atlanta offered their Omega ring wrapper as the perfect solution. AsMark Tucker,MD of Atlanta, explains: "The Omega has a unique film delivery system. Instead of
paying film out ‘on demand,’ each Omega has a system on the infeed to the machine that actually determines the perimeter of the unit to be wrapped and thus delivers the exact amount of film required.We know this will return significant film savings to Bisley.” For more information call 0845 869 5559, email
sales@atlantapackaging.co.uk or visit
www.atlantapackaging.co.uk.
packaging. Adding the QR code using a printed tape or label means the QR code can be changed quickly. Only the tape or label design needs to be changed, saving money on origination of a new pack. For more information call 0115 975 9001, email
sales@payne-worldwide.com or visit
www.payne-worldwide.com.
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