A new grade of paper, Triple White, in three layers and with low grammage, is the response of Swedish manufacturer Stora Gruvön to the demand for lighter-weight packaging from such critics as consumers, manufacturers, politicians and environmentalists. "We have succeeded in combining low grammage with optimal characteristics in respect of runnability, strength and printability," explains Peter Malmqvist, Product Manager. At 70-120 gsm, this paper is just as suitable for prepacking food products as for carrier bags, envelopes, ream-wrapping and other flexible packaging. At present, Stora Gruvön is the only producer of this type of three-layer packaging solution in the world.

"The requirement to reduce packaging weight has always existed," says Peter Malmqvist. "What is new is that this demand is now coming from so many different directions: consumers, product manufacturers, environmental movements, politicians and others.
"Since transport imposes a heavy burden on the environment, there has been strong pressure from the entire packaging industry to reduce the weight of individual packages."
"It has been very satisfying to take part in the development of a solution that meets the requirements set by our customers, producers and consumers, while also making a positive contribution to the environment," continues Peter Malmqvist.

Three layers of paper
The solution to which Peter Malmqvist refers is called Triple White. This is a paper grade in three layers, with a grammage of 70-120 gsm.
"We are the only ones in the world to offer this type of triple layer solution. The method we use gives us a wide range of possibilities when it comes to the mix of different types of fibre and filler," Peter Malmqvist goes on.
Care has been taken while developing this new paper grade to maintain good characteristics in respect of runnability, strength and printability.
"That´s why we have aimed at an optimal balance between these different qualities, and according to our own judgement, and that of others, we have managed to succeed," claims Peter Malmqvist.
Triple White is a flexible paper grade and is best used for carrier bags, ream-wrapping, envelopes and various types of food product packaging.
During the autumn of 1996 and the spring of 1997 test runs and deliveries were carried out, and now deliveries have begun in earnest, at first in Scandinavia and then gradually throughout western Europe.


For further information please contact:
UNITED KINGDOM
Stora Paperboard (UK) Ltd
David A Hargreaves, Manager
11th Floor, Newland House
49 Mount Street
NOTTINGHAM NG1 6GN
Tel 0115-948 4344; Fax 0115-948 4351

AUSTRALIA
Stora Australia Pty Ltd
Barry Connors, Manager
27 Fennell Street
AU-North Parramatta NSW 2151
Tel 02 98 90 89 99; Fax 02 98 90 89 99

HONG KONG
Stora Hongkong Ltd
Kenneth Nystén, Manager
522-523 Chinachem Golden Plaza
77 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East
HK-Kowloon Hong Kong
Tel 2312 1223; Fax 2728 5181

IRELAND
Stora Ireland Ltd
David Gorman
21 Clanwilliam Square
IE-Dublin 2
Tel 0661 82 85
Fax 0661 82 91

SINGAPORE
Stora Singapore Pte Ltd
Kurt E Mönnich, Manager
100, Beach Road #32-02/03
Shaw Towers
SG-Singapore 189702
Tel 02 94 94 66
Fax 02 98 87 89

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SCANDINAVIA
Stora Paperboard AB
Stora Gruvön, Kraft Paper
Peter Malmqvist
P O Box 500
SE-664 28 GRUMS, Sweden
Tel +46 555 410 00
Fax +46 555 415 65

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