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PACKAGING NEWS

UPM Specialty Papers partners Tageos’ NFC and
HF inlay
with Michelman new EOS-915 I3 NFC and
Tageos has launched its

HF inlay, suitable for a wide
range of multi-purpose
UPM Specialty Papers and UPM Asendo Pro applications including cus-
and Michelman have co- papers, making the concept
created three products particularly suitable for tomer experience, item-
designed to allow brand inner liners in end-uses level tagging, product
owners to replace multi- such as corrugated card- authentication, supply-
material, non-recyclable board boxes.All three struc- chain visibility and smart
packaging with paper-based packaging.
alternatives that meet their tures have been tested for The new EOS-915 I3 has
requirements for food con- recyclability according to a small footprint with the
tact and recyclability. the PTS-RH 021/97 cat II antenna size of 13 x 13 mm.
One of the cooperation’s method. ‘We are very excited While offering higher per-
formance and reading
results is a high barrier about the possibilities these speed, it maintains full
packaging material that UPM Specialty Papers and Michelman co-created three products three concepts can offer to compatibility with both
combines UPM Solide brands and converters to NFC-enabled phones with
Lucent base paper with A second innovation ble barrier coatings. replace multi-material pack- near-field data exchange of
three of Michelman’s offers barrier properties A third product has sig- aging structures that are dif- a few centimeters and long-
water-based coatings, deliv- ideal for frozen foods. The nificantly boosted resist- range HF readers (vicinity)
ering robust oxygen and concept is based on a highly ance to water vapor and ficult to recycle. for reading distances of up
moisture vapor barriers effective combination of grease. Michelman’s high Collaborations such as these to 1.5 meters. This makes
with heat-sealability. This either UPM Asendo or performing VaporCoat are crucial for innovating the new product a versatile
makes it ideal for demand- UPM Asendo Pro barrier 2240 coating serves to new, recyclable, fiber-based choice for retail, logistics,
ing products such as choco- papers and Michelman’s enhance the existing barrier packaging solutions,’ said Esa healthcare and industrial
late and even coffee. next generation heat-seala- properties of UPM Asendo Saukkonen from UPM R&D. manufacturing.
Screen Europe celebrates 50th Pouches.com

anniversary launches in the US

Screen Europe has cele- Anew player in flexible
brated its 50th anniversary at packaging segment, Pouches.
its new office, where it wel- com has entered the US mar-
comed colleagues and their ket with its streamlined, fully
families from across Europe, integrated online ordering
as well as representatives system.
from its parent company in Offering custom-printed
Japan. Screen Europe has pouches and packaging for
grown into a partner for B2B customers nationwide,
more than 190 printing com- Pouches.com offers ease of Custom-printed pouches
panies across 40 EMEA use, fast turnaround times duction and delivery times
countries, with over 250 digi- Screen Europe has celebrated its 50th anniversary at its new office and sustainability.
tal inkjet presses sold, serving ogy which has earned us a helped the company main- The platform is designed from the standard six weeks
industries from commercial reputation for delivering reli- tain a high level of expertise, for businesses of all sizes, to ten days with express ser-
print to packaging and label able, cutting-edge inkjet solu- providing its partners with a making it easy to order pack- vice. Its product lineup
converters. tions with industry-leading aging quickly and eco-con- includes stand-up pouches,
‘We have come a long way, capabilities.’ consistent and trusted team sciously. From product block-bottom pouches, flat
but our mission stays the Screen Europe believes as the industry evolves. selection and customization pouches and custom roll
same–to improve and that when employees feel val- Screen Europe is confident in to final delivery, everything stock.
advance inkjet printing tech- ued, they are empowered to the future of the European happens through a user- Pouches.com prioritizes
nology,’ said Bui Burke, sen- innovate. Many team mem- printing industry and the friendly website, cutting
ior vice president of sales at bers have been with the com- enduring value of print in down on the traditionally eco-friendly production
Screen Europe. ‘Together pany for over 25 years, today’s world, reflected in the long and complicated order- methods, using sustainable
with our colleagues in Japan, adapting to new technologies investment in its Inkjet ing process. Leveraging materials and advanced digi-
we are pushing the bounda- and continuously developing Innovations Centre (IIC) at advanced technology, tal printing to minimize envi-
ries of this complex technol- their skills. This stability has its new headquarters. Pouches.com reduces pro- ronmental impact.
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