Ahlstrom-Munksjo, one of the global leader in fiber-based materials and supplying sustainable solutions has announced the launch of PurposeSeal, heat seal technology for fiber-based end-use applications.
PurposeSeal is a heat-sealed paper constructed to ensure quality and protection for end-use packaging solutions. It boasts additional sustainability benefits when applied to Cristal Transparent Packaging Papers or trulyNatural unbleached papers.
Ahlstrom-Munksjo has recently received recyclability certification for the Cristal transparent paper product family, including the PurposeSeal technology. These products have passed the SBS Equivalency (WMU SBS-E) testing protocol certifying these innovative papers recyclable from Western Michigan University. Additionally, Cristal and PurposeSeal have obtained 3rd party certification from Centre technique du papier, certifying Cristal heal seal coating is recyclable to the European Union’s EN13430 standards.
Zack Leimkuehler, Vice President of Ahlstrom-Munksjo’s Technical Solutions business said, “PurposeSeal is changing the way our customers can create sustainable packaging solutions. Excess waste and chemicals are removed from the converting process, as the strong seal is achieved using only heat.”
Dana DeCoster, Marketing Manager at Ahlstrom-Munksjo’s Technical Solutions business added, “PurposeSeal is completely customisable. It can be combined with other technologies such as color, transparency, water resistance, and high stretch, along with other attributes to fit any requests your customers may come to you with.”
“PurposeSeal can be a sustainable alternative to traditional film-based packaging. PurposeSeal is versatile enough to work in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, flexible packaging, insulated packaging, pouches and garment bags/wraps,” added DeCoster.