Stories theme: Packaging

Barrier coating expertise helps sustainable packaging reach peak performance

Our expert Gordon Bugg helps paper and board manufacturers in North America meet demand for recyclable, fiber-based packaging thanks to his deep understanding of barrier coatings.

Biobased sizing chemicals, sparked by curiosity

For Elisabeth Lackinger-Csarmann, finding biobased alternatives to fossil-based raw materials in chemicals is a chance to add on to the renewable nature of paper and board materials. Developing new chemistry takes time, effort – and curiosity.

Why strength is a key challenge in recycled board production

Strength is the most important quality characteristic for packaging board. As the use of recycled fibers as raw material in packaging grades increases, many board producers are facing challenges in meeting the strength targets. Why?

Making the most out of recycled fiber – Strength in recycled board

If you are aiming for cost-efficient production of high-quality recycled board, optimizing dry strength properties is crucial. In this webinar, our experts share their insights on optimizing strength in recycled fibers.

FennoGuard GO barrier coating for food packaging – 10 questions answered

Here you can find answers to 10 commonly asked questions about FennoGuard GO, the sustainable and safe barrier solution for fiber-based food packaging.

Catch the troublemakers – Microbial control for recycled board

The microbiology of recycled fiber processes has been unknown territory in the pulp and paper industry. Now, after a pioneering research, Kemira R&D has created unique tools to identify and quantify the different bacteria in the recycled containerboard process – to catch and control the real troublemakers.

3 reasons why dispersion barrier coatings are the future of recyclable food packaging

Dispersion barrier coatings enable sustainable and safe paper and board packaging – our expert shares 3 ways how.

6 steps to prevent spores and produce high-quality hygienic board

In a hygienic board mill, an outbreak of bacterial spores always results in off-spec production, machine downtime, and financial losses. That’s why a high-performing spore control program is crucial.

Bidding on the race of sustainable packaging

FMCG companies are under pressure to package their products sustainably. Will plastics prevail thanks to improved raw materials and recyclability?

Dispersion barriers: The future of recyclable packaging

In this webinar, we’ll introduce our new dispersion barrier that helps reduce and replace plastic in food service paper and board and enables renewable, recyclable, and repulpable fiber-based food packaging.