Smurfit Kappa has introduced new board KartonFlute into its Norboard graphical board range, which, the company professes, will significantly reduce logistical costs and carbon emissions.
The super-slim corrugated board is certainly better for the environment than many products on the market of its kind, as one can fit a great number sheets on each of its pallets. It is also said to possess great compression strength and printing properties.
Richard Revell, technical sales manager for Smurfit Kappa Cor-Trade, stated, “Micro-flute technology has moved on in leaps and bounds in recent years, and Smurfit Kappa’s use of high-quality liners, suitable for today’s predominate printing techniques -- offset litho, flexo, digital and screen -- has enabled us to develop a new board that is slimmer than previous micro-flutes, yet allowing us to retain the strength of traditional, thicker corrugated boards and provide a much stronger alternative to solid carton boards. The reduction in calliper equates to significant savings in the cost of transporting flat or converted sheet, an important consideration wherever you are in the supply chain. The new KF range will significantly simplify the selection process for brand owners, printers, converters and packaging designers.”
The product is certified for maximum sustainability.
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