Greg Hrinya, Editor01.28.21
Substrate suppliers have worked diligently to develop new paper products while also ensuring supply chain efficiency during these most challenging times. Perhaps more than ever, paper substrates have been in high demand, especially as certain end-use products have been disappearing from store shelves at a rapid pace.
Not only must substrates suppliers keep their customers well-stocked, they must account for technology advancements. New printing technologies and material developments, along with a desire to be more sustainable, have necessitated a groundswell of R&D in this space.
“Our substrates continue to evolve as technologies change,” states Angel Harvey, senior product manager – paper at Avery Dennison. “For instance, productivity is increasingly important in many direct thermal labeling applications. Eliminating the liner on direct thermal blanks allows customers to get up to 60% more labels per roll. This leads to fewer roll changes, speeding operations and improving warehouse utilization.”
Papers are evermore applicable for a wide range of end uses, including shipping, dairy, logistics, wine and
Not only must substrates suppliers keep their customers well-stocked, they must account for technology advancements. New printing technologies and material developments, along with a desire to be more sustainable, have necessitated a groundswell of R&D in this space.
“Our substrates continue to evolve as technologies change,” states Angel Harvey, senior product manager – paper at Avery Dennison. “For instance, productivity is increasingly important in many direct thermal labeling applications. Eliminating the liner on direct thermal blanks allows customers to get up to 60% more labels per roll. This leads to fewer roll changes, speeding operations and improving warehouse utilization.”
Papers are evermore applicable for a wide range of end uses, including shipping, dairy, logistics, wine and
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