Sappi reinforces release liner business

Packaging Solutions

Algro Sol silicone base papers from Sappi have had an outstanding reputation for quality during the past four decades. Today, the paper enjoys a leading position in Europe. The company is now reinforcing the performance capabilities and benefits of its release liner portfolio with several investments and activities. Together with the increased production capacities, a long term and sustainable supply is ensured to meet the demands of a dynamically changing marketplace.

Central to this is Sappi’s strategy of strengthening and expanding the Packaging and Speciality Paper business. It follows a large investment in the rebuild of PM2 at Alfeld Mill and a number of subsequent projects and activities to develop new release liner products, as well as improve the quality, logistics and service. It is also enhancing its position in silicone base papers in the European pressure sensitive adhesive market while growing its presence in the Americas and Asia.

Among recent developments are lower grammages for Algro Sol SNC with 82, 85 and 98 g/m². Produced on the PM2 they are ideal suitable for office applications. These papers offer high volume, good mechanical strength, consistent thickness and they are very good for reverse side scoring (crack back). Like all Algro Sol products, these new papers have outstanding siliconisation properties. They offer minimum silicone consumption and excellent hold out.