Neenah Acquires New Lamination Capability for Paper Gift Cards

Neenah’s paper-based gift card offering is now significantly strengthened by the recent acquisition of a state of the art lamination asset from Hazen Paper. Hazen Paper is a world-class paper converter whose expertise and products enjoy wide acceptance in this growing market segment. As part of this asset acquisition, more than 25 experienced employees will join the Neenah team to ensure a smooth transition.

Brands such as Amazon, Facebook and Ben & Jerry’s have chosen paper gift cards over plastic. The list of brands making the switch from plastic to paper gift cards grows longer every day. Paper cards eliminate the need for fossil fuel-based production, and keep toxic plastic gift cards out of the landfill.

“This investment, and the evolving paper card enhancements Neenah will continue to invest in, brings market-leading advantages to our customers and supply chain,” said Julie Schertell, President, Fine Paper and Packaging, Neenah Paper Inc.

With a sustainable paper card, there is no compromise on visual appeal. Neenah’s 100% paper-based cards grab attention at shelf with a wide range of printing and decorating possibilities not achievable on plastic. Neenah also provides customers the branding opportunity to make matching gift card carriers, all with Neenah’s market leading environmental performance.

The gift card industry as a whole is expected to reach $160 billion by the year 2018. Neenah expects that paper gift cards are only going to become more popular. “Our paper based gift card business also continues to steadily grow, making this the right time for this strategic investment,” said Schertell.
http://www.neenahpackaging.com/our-news/neenahpackaginglaminationasset

Related Posts

Smurfit Kappa launches first tap on the market with attached tamper protection

Smurfit Kappa has patented a new innovative Vitop® Uno tap which is the first tap in the Bag-in-Box market to have attached tamper protection. The new tap design is compliant with the forthcoming Single Use Plastics Directive as it does not require the consumer to remove the tamper protection. Instead, it is deactivated when the product is first used and remains an integral part of the tap without affecting the subsequent use of the Bag-in-Box® product. This innovative solution eliminates the possibility of the tamper protection plastic ending up in the environment which can happen with detachable tamper protections. After use, the consumer can easily separate the box from the bag with the tap and send them for recycling in accordance with their country's recycling regulations.

World-First Recyclable Retort Pouch for Pet Food

Amcor, in collaboration with Nestlé, launched the world’s first recyclable flexible retort pouch. The new high barrier pouch, using Amcor’s AmLite HeatFlex Recyclable solution, will first appear in stores in the Netherlands in October 2020. Amcor and Nestlé partnered to overcome one of the largest challenges facing the industry – the inability to recycle retort flexible packaging – and have achieved a technical breakthrough which underscores both companies’ long-term commitment to more sustainable packaging solutions. The partners collaborated during the product development process, testing for heat resistance, machine performance, shelf-life and recyclability in the real world.

Novolex Announces Strategic Investment In Reusable Packaging Innovator OZZI

Novolex® announced a strategic investment in Rhode Island-based reusable systems and container brand OZZI®. As a part of this investment, Eco-Products®, a Novolex business unit and leader in circular solutions for the foodservice industry, will help accelerate the growth of OZZI. The OZZI family of products and solutions includes O2GO® containers, cups, and cutlery; OZZI Drop N’Go Collection Systems; the OZZI Automated Collection Machine; and a Kitchen Collection of racks, baskets, and other equipment to support washing, sanitizing, drying, and storing returned reusables. The O2GO containers have been third-party tested and are certified to perform for more than 1,000 washes. Reusables are well-positioned for closed-system foodservice environments where consumer convenience and proximity to dedicated return receptacles optimize product return and reuse. OZZI products and solutions are specifically designed for such closed-system environments, including colleges and universities, corporate campuses, military bases, and hospitals where the company has emerged as a leading solution partner at more than 400 campus dining environments.
Back To Top
×Close search
Search