Ahlstrom Expands Its Range of Sustainable Packaging Tape Solutions
Ahlstrom is broadening its portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesive packaging tape applications with the introduction of MasterTape® Pack. This addition enhances their fiber-based product lineup, aligning with global trends such as e-commerce and the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions.
With approximately 30 billion square meters of packaging tape used worldwide, this market is expanding, particularly due to the growth of e-commerce. Currently, plastic tape dominates the market, accounting for 80% of all packaging tape used. However, there is a more sustainable alternative in the form of paper tape, offering a pathway to a plastic-free future in packaging. Ahlstrom, a prominent player in the packaging tape industry with expertise in fiber-based solutions, is contributing to sustainability efforts by providing fiber-based tape backing solutions for both water-activated and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tapes.
Ahlstrom's MasterTape® WAT and MasterTape® Pack product lines offer a high-quality range of packaging tape solutions. These products meet the demand for top-tier performance in packaging tape backings while offering customers a sustainable tape option that ensures the secure and careful packaging of goods.
MasterTape® Pack Green, a pre-adhesive coated tape backing, strikes an optimal balance between performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. In response to customer needs, Ahlstrom is delighted to introduce MasterTape® Pack Crepe, a lightweight tape backing with excellent stretch properties. This addition complements Ahlstrom's product range for PSA tape backings, providing alternatives that support the growing packaging industry with paper-based solutions.
Sustainability remains at the core of Ahlstrom's operations. Their tape products incorporate FSC® certified fibers, a high biobased content, and life cycle assessments to minimize their environmental impact.