Combining a satin-smooth top surface, enhanced stiffness, increased volume, and a bright white finish, Algro Volume delivers durability, strength, functionality, and printability in a single product.
Sappi Europe, a leading producer of packaging, specialty, and graphic papers, is pleased to announce the launch of Algro Volume, the latest addition to Sappi’s Algro cartonboard family. Produced at Sappi Europe’s Maastricht mill in the Netherlands, Algro Volume is a high-performance cartonboard ideal for demanding and sustainable packaging and graphic solutions.
Luis Mata, Director Packaging & Dye Sublimation, highlights the unique potential of the new product: “Algro Volume is an exceptional cartonboard that rises to the challenge, expertly engineered to meet the rigorous physical demands typically reserved for solid bleached board (SBB). Its diverse and versatile composition optimizes stiffness and volume, while Sappi’s unmatched coating expertise ensures remarkable printing and finishing performance for all your applications.”
Versatile and resistant, Algro Volume offers compelling advantages, including odor neutrality, toy safety (low heavy metal content), and suitability for direct food contact in accordance with BfR XXXVI, FDA, and Austrian food legislation. Made from 100% virgin fibers, it is fully recyclable and can be supplied with FSC Mixed Credit (FSC™-C015022) or 100% PEFC (PEFC/07-32-76) certification upon request.
Available in sheets and reels, Algro Volume is ideal for premium packaging applications. It supports a variety of finishing techniques, including embossing, varnishing, and lamination. Its end-use applications are highly diverse, encompassing promotional material as well as packaging for pharmaceuticals, confectionery, food and beverages, cosmetics, and personal care products.
Algro Volume is available in a range of grammages from 220g/m² to 380g/m² and is suitable for offset, flexographic, and screen printing processes.