Sappi Europe launches a new dimension in Folding Box Board - Atelier

Sappi Speciality Papers announces the introduction of atelier, a brand-new concept in folding box board (FBB) that broadens Sappi’s offering in terms of both width and depth of coated virgin fibre carton boards for the packaging market. atelier, a hybrid FBB product that exceeds current market standards, is available in weights from 220 gsm to 350 gsm and is being produced at the company’s Maastricht mill. atelier is a multi-ply board produced on a single-wire board machine, a feature that no other paper manufacturer has ever achieved. It delivers the ultimate in brightness, purity and gloss with a silk touch and feel and unrivalled bulk, truly a new dimension in folding box board.

 

“This introduction is part of Sappi’s ongoing strategy to increase its production of speciality products in response to growing market demand, explains Thomas Kratochwill, Director Sales & Marketing Specialities.

 

“Ten years ago, we entered the carton board market and set out to revolutionise it with the Sappi Algro Design family of SBB carton board, which is still growing at double-digit rates today,” says Lars Scheidweiler, Product Group Manager Rigid Packaging of Sappi Europe. “Now we are going to do it again with atelier. The new Sappi FBB combines our signature bright-white finish with the rigidity and strength required in a folding box board to deliver perfect functionality with any type of carton board printing, converting, finishing or post-production handling that can be imagined. We are extremely excited to be bringing this new hybrid FBB to our European customers.”

Stunning sample book demonstrates range of printing and finishing capabilities

 

To introduce atelier properly to brand owners, converters, finishers, design agencies and the media, Sappi Europe has designed and produced a stunning sample book with the theme “brilliance meets function.”

 

“We wanted something entirely unique that appeals to the emotions representing the innovation that went into the development of atelier and the new opportunities it offers to the packaging market,” adds Scheidweiler “We chose as artwork a design that produces a truly unique image on each page, much like each snowflake that nature produces is different. Each page of the sample book presents different artwork with diverse finishing techniques applied, to visually demonstrate the magnitude of possibilities this remarkable new product brings to the folding box board market.”

 

Extensive market research

 

Prior to developing atelier, Sappi Europe performed extensive market research, identifying the top folding box boards from leading European suppliers. “At a minimum, we wanted to be in line in terms of the physical properties, including rigidity, bulk and strength, while going beyond today’s known visual properties.  At the same time we aimed at bringing tangible and purely unique characteristics to folding box board that would clearly set us apart in the marketplace”, Scheidweiler explains.

 

With a brightness level of 99% on the top side, atelier clearly exceeds the market standard in brightness compared to a current industry top value of around 92%.  On the reverse side, atelier offers a brightness factor of 98% to accommodate the increasing demand for printing on both sides of the board for added impact.

 

“We chose the name atelier to differentiate this product from Algro Design and to reflect the convergence of ideas and craftsmanship that is represented by this exciting new product,” Lars Scheidweiler comments. “In addition, our Maastricht mill provides a central manufacturing location that allows us to quickly reach every European location. Fast delivery combined with breakthrough physical and visual properties clearly places atelier in a position to rapidly gain market share in a highly competitive market.”

 

More information on atelier including testimonials can be found on http://sappi-atelier.com

 

For more information about atelier, Algro Design or other Sappi Europe products, or to receive your personal copy of the atelier sample book, kindly contact Lutt Willems.

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More information is available from:

Sappi Europe: Sappi Alfeld GmbH

 

- Lars Scheidweiler, Product Group Manager Rigid Packaging 
Tel.: +49 (0) 518177 149

- Wiebke Perrey, Marketing Communications Specialist
Tel.: +49 (0) 518177 220 – Email: wiebke.perrey@sappi.com
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