Sappi Expands Factory Portfolio for Self-adhesive and Wet Glue Labels

Sappi will meet customer demands for base papers for non-wet-strength wet-glue and self-adhesive labels and keep pace with market growth. The site in Gratkorn is renowned for high-quality, multi-coated fine papers used for graphical applications. Available capacity is being expanded gradually to include the production of Parade Label papers alongside existing graphical grades. With modern production facilities, from paper machines to finishing technology, the site has everything in place to ensure top-class products, the company says in a press release.

The higher production capacity will enable Sappi to further expand its portfolio of label papers and opens up new segments. This was previously not possible due to limited capacity at the existing locations.

Michael Bethge, Sales Director Specialty Papers at Sappi, commented: “In June of this year, we will launch Parade Label Pro in grammages of 80 and 90 g/m². We are delighted with the extremely positive feedback we have received from our development partners regarding the print results and running properties. The market launch of Parade Label SG for the self-adhesive industry is scheduled for late summer 2021.”