1 FEATURES cutting-edge curtain coating technology, resulting in an improved print surface and enhanced visual quality. 2 ENABLES more consistent print results and sharper details, especially in demanding packaging applications. 3 AS REGULATORY REQUIRE- MENTS continue to get stricter, easily recyclable and light weight MetsäBoard Classic FBB meets the challenge.
packaging boards. What makes this flagship product so special is its exceptional consist- ency and reliability – securing its reputation as the “material of choice” for many food and healthcare sector players. SMOOTH SAILING FOR SIMPELE According to Aronen, the big surprise of the board machine ramp up has been that there have been no big surprises. “Things have gone very smoothly, which is quite rare in an undertaking of this size,” says Aronen. Both the running of the machine and the quality of the renewed MetsäBoard Classic FBB folding boxboard have been solid from the beginning. “I’ve been involved in many such projects, and I have to say that the start-up has been one of the best,” says Aronen. Technical Services Manager Guido Som- merkamp agrees: the investment has deliv- ered as expected. “The investment has clearly delivered the improvements we were aiming for. The paper- board shows excellent printability, enabling precise and consistent printing, including reliable 2D Data Matrix coding, with PTS certificates available for 2D inkjet and laser applications.” EYE ON STRATEGY The investment is also a strategic move which, in addition to charming big global brands, pro-
vides them with the potential to progress their sustainability targets towards a lower product carbon footprint. “Previously, 89 per cent of the energy used in production at the Simpele mill was fos- sil-free. With the new technology in place, that figure is now 98 per cent,” reports Aronen. As a result, the Simpele modernisation project strengthens climate performance and supports a more resilient and future ready manufacturing platform.
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WHY DO CUSTOMERS VALUE THE RENEWED METSÄBOARD CLASSIC FBB? FOOD PACKAGING • No unknown chemicals are used, meets strict hygiene requirements • Efficient, lightweight and high-stiffness board, designed for high-volume food packaging PHARMA & HEALTHCARE PACKAGING • Lightweight, hard sized board with high stiffness, supporting efficient yield and material use • High quality consistency, enabling smooth converting and high-speed runs • Excellent surface uniformity and print quality, suitable for demanding graphics
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