Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to increase prices for its thermal papers

Production at UPM sawmills is now running completely on renewable energy. Since the beginning of 2020, no fossil energy sources have been used in production at any of the company’s four sawmills. Fossil-free production enables UPM to produce even more sustainable timber products with the smallest possible carbon footprint, thereby contributing to climate change mitigation. The reduced carbon footprint of UPM’s timber products also helps our customers reach their respective emission reduction targets. UPM has systematically worked to achieve a transition to fossil-free production at its sawmills. Both thermal energy and electricity are used at all UPM sawmills.

Trayforma by Stora Enso is a new wood fibre-based material composition designed for microwavable food tray packaging. The renewable material is free of PET, has a very low share of PP and a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional meal tray products. The material contains up to 95% wood fibres, making it widely recyclable in most existing carton packaging recycling schemes. Microwavable meals are typically packed in fossil-based PET trays as the material is safe for heating. Stora Enso’s Trayforma material replaces fossil-based plastics with renewable, light-weight paperboard that significantly lowers the carbon footprint of each tray. By changing to recyclable, low-carbon trays, brand owners and retailers selling microwave ready-meals can act on circular economy commitments.

Microsphere Removable • Microsphere removable comes in matte white, matte clear or gloss white finishes with a 90# layflat polycoated paper liner. *Also available in Augusta matte white embossed finish. • Available in 4, 6 and 8 mil vinyl facestock options rated for <3 years of outdoor use. • Suitable for short term indoor and outdoor applications, clean removability <1 year. High-Peel Removable • Available in a 6 mil semi-rigid matte white vinyl facestock rated for <3 years of outdoor use. • Adhesive properties allow for application to a broader range of surfaces like painted plywood, concrete, textured walls painted with low VOC paints. • Options available with a 90# layflat or 90# air-egress layflat polycoated paper liner. • Clean removability <6 months. Print Compatibility: HP Indigo, Conventional and UV Offset, Latex, Eco-Solvent, Solvent, UV Wide Format, Screen. Contact your Midland Paper, Packaging & Supplies sales professional for more information.