Sappi to Spotlight "Future-Ready" Barrier Papers at Fachpack
Sappi Guard Papers
Sappi Europe will showcase its latest sustainable packaging innovations at Fachpack 2025, taking place in Nuremberg from 23 to 25 September. The company plans to spotlight its flexible packaging range under the theme "Future-Proof Paper Packaging", with a particular focus on the Guard Pro OHS barrier paper and the introduction of two new high-barrier grades: Guard Pro OMH and Guard Duo.
The flexible packaging portfolio, a highlight of Sappi's presence at the event, features heat-sealable, mono-material papers designed to replace plastic films in applications such as chocolate wrappers, cereals, seasonings and soluble drinks. The portfolio is segmented into three core areas: Seal, Guard, and Guard Pro. Each line caters to specific packaging requirements, offering varying levels of heat-sealability and barrier performance against grease, water vapour, oxygen, and mineral oil hydrocarbons.
Guard Pro OHS, introduced commercially last year, will be promoted in both gloss and natural finishes. Alongside this, Sappi will unveil the new Guard Pro OMH, designed for high-barrier performance in food applications. All barrier papers are recyclable, food-safe, and designed for use in established printing and converting lines.
Sappi said the new barrier papers are designed to deliver great results when printed. The Seal range is highlighted for its excellent printability, and the Fusion liners are known to work well with flexo, offset, and digital printing. The new Guard Pro papers belong to the same high-performance family and are intended to be flexo- and digital-compatible too, added Sappi.
Sappi's Fachpack stand
Filip van Ranst, sales director flexible packaging at Sappi Europe, commented: "Our flexible packaging portfolio represents the future of sustainable packaging. With proven, recyclable solutions that don't compromise on performance whilst keeping total cost of ownership in balance, we provide customers with the exact paper solution for their specific demands and application needs whilst supporting their sustainability goals."
Complementing its flexible packaging offering, Sappi will also present premium paperboard and containerboard products including the Algro Design and Algro Volume ranges, as well as its Fusion linerboard and Parade Label wet glue label paper lines.