The paper industry is witnessing a surge in diversification and new product development, with Oil & Grease Resistant (OGR) paper gaining traction—especially in PFAS-free food packaging.
However, challenges persist :
- Fluorine-free barriers face operational hurdles on paper machines, heavily dependent on dry coat weight.
- Cost inefficiencies arise when converters use cheaper base papers with pinholes, requiring excessive coating.
- Limited collaboration between mills (unwilling to produce specialty base paper) and converters (uncertain about optimal substrates).
At APC Group, we’re tackling these gaps with:
- 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Our novel approach uses a polymer-starch blend at the size/film press to fill base paper pores, reducing latex migration and improving IGT pick/printability. For OGR paper, this can lower barrier coating weight and costs.
- 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠: With rising demand for PET/BOPP alternatives, our C1S paper (60 gsm) with register-applied heat-seal coating (3 gsm) eliminates full-surface coating – Cutting costs while maintaining seal strength.
- The future of paper lies in smarter materials, process efficiency, and collaboration across the value chain. Let’s connect to discuss how APC’s solutions can drive your sustainability and cost goals.