Ahlstrom-Munksjö continues to expand in the packaging tape market by launching MasterTape™ Pack Green tape backing offering consisting of bio-based tape backings with greater sustainability attributes.
MasterTape Pack Green is available in multiple variants and basis weights, including saturated tape backings, as well as saturated and release coated tape backings with different levels of releases that are compliant with various adhesive systems. The offering can also be fully customized based on customer requirements.
MasterTape Pack Green offers an alternative to plastic tape solutions, and it is produced from responsibly sourced and renewable wood pulp, certified according to Forest Stewardship Council standards. Its bio-based contents are above 85% and it is repulpable and recyclable according to EN13430.
"We want to continue to raise awareness on the possibilities of fiber-based solutions as a renewable option to plastics," said Sebastien Ferrari, Business Development Manager, Packaging Tape. "MasterTape Pack Green is the latest innovation in our unique offering of sustainable tape backings that work well with a high number of PSA packaging tape backing applications."
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