Pulp Paper & Logistics


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Sustainable paper for flexible packaging replaces plastic


increased sustainability has been launched by Sappi Europe. Called Sappi Seal, the paper is based on one having an integrated sealing function first revealed in 2016, but is now recyclable and is designed to replace hot-seal laminates made from plastic with materials containing a high proportion of renewables.


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Sappi Seal is single side coated and has been finished with a dispersion coating on the reverse side, which achieves good results with hot sealing. “Brand manufacturers as well as consumers are looking for


alternatives to plastic packaging materials. Sappi Seal will contribute to the use of more resource efficient and renewable materials for flexible packaging,” says René Köhler, head of business development packaging


and speciality papers at Sappi. Sappi Seal was developed for use as flexible standard packaging in the food and non-food sectors, where hot sealing properties are required. This includes primary packaging, such as sachets, but


n innovative paper for flexible packaging with improved sealing properties and


also secondary packaging, such as flow-wraps for sweets, toys or DIY goods. In addition to its excellent hot sealing properties, Sappi Seal also provides a decent barrier against water vapour. The new speciality paper is also recyclable within the paper waste stream. To provide user-friendliness, Sappi Seal can be opened easily and smoothly, without uncontrolled tearing. Its homogeneous and light surface provides good printability and finishing properties with all common finishing techniques. With a weight of 67 g/sqm, Sappi Seal is available with FSC or PEFC certification and was produced according to the requirements of recommendation BfR.


Order corrugated packaging on-line for next-day delivery


Standardised packaging made of corrugated cardboard with added-value accessories can be ordered for next-day delivery from Cartonara GmbH & Co, an e-commerce service set up by the German Thimm group. In addition to cardboard


boxes, folding bottom boxes and corrugated cardboard shipping packaging, Cartonara also sells removal materials and accessories such as sealing methods, cushioning and filler materials. The range will be progressively


extended and enhanced over the next few months with small load


carriers, innovative packaging for e-commerce and customised cardboard boxes. Online customers will have their


orders delivered directly from the warehouse which means that as a rule they are delivered the following day. All common payment methods are accepted on the e-commerce platform. “Cartonara is Thimm Group’s


first digital business model for packaging,” explains Michael Weber, one of the managing directors of Cartonara. “We have created a new distribution channel in order to offer a


solutions platform specifically for small and medium enterprises but also for private customers. Our online customers will benefit from the synergies of the entire Thimm Group. “All the packaging originates


from our established production plants which are underpinned by efficient processes, high quality commitments, agile packaging developments and cost and logistics optimisations. We work in an efficient team comprising search engine marketing specialists, business development experts and e-commerce


collaboration partners.” Online sales in Germany will be run under the Kartonara brand, with the head office in Northeim. Founded in 1949, the Thimm Group’s portfolio includes corrugated cardboard transportation and sales packaging, high-quality promotional displays, packaging systems combining a range of materials and print products for further industrial processing. It has 19 sites in Germany, Czech Republic, Romania, Poland and Mexico with annual sales of around €570 million.


May/June 2018


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