Displaying items by tag: Antalis

Antalis are pleased to be launching the new and improved version of the Graphic self-adhesive range from UPM Raflatac, RAFNXT+, the world’s first label material to be verified by The Carbon Trust.

The importance of providing customers with sustainable and high-performance products continues to increase in today’s environmentally-aware society. RAFNXT+ helps to mitigate climate change, drawing from responsibly managed forests and decreasing carbon emissions.

2021 08 18 202158

RAFNXT+ is a new range from UPM Raflatac, a line of high quality, self-adhesive sheets. The lower grammage backing paper of RAFNXT+ (3gsm lighter) is FSC certified, allowing Antalis to classify the whole range as FSC Mixed Credit. The face paper in the new range remains the same as previous Raflatac Graphic products, so the high-quality printing performance is unaffected.

RAFNXT+ is the world’s first label material to be verified by The Carbon Trust, an achievement accomplished as a result of the product design’s smarter use and choice of natural resources, and the use of less raw materials, energy and water.

Ben Cahill, Product Manager at Antalis comments, “We are pleased to be the exclusive self-adhesive sheet distributor for UPM Raflatac in the UK, and their new RAFNXT+ range provides customers with a fully FSC certified product, which also has the advantage of being the world’s first label material to be verified by The Carbon Trust”.

About Antalis

Antalis is a member of the Kokusai Pulp & Paper Group, a worldwide leader in the distribution of Papers, Packaging and Visual Communication media, based in Japan.

In Europe and Latin America, Antalis is the leading B2B distributor of products and services in Papers and Industrial Packaging, and number two in the distribution of Visual Communication media, with global reported sales of €2.1 billion in 2019.

Headquarters are in Paris (France). Antalis operates in 31 countries serving over 110,000 customers with a team of 4,000 employees and breakthrough e-commerce solutions.

Our 103 distribution centres focus on eco-responsibility and provide a world-class service with over 11,000 daily deliveries.

To learn more, visit www.antalis.com

Published in Bio packaging
Tagged under

With demand for packaging solutions growing ever higher, investing in the right people is as important as investing in the right products and solutions. That’s why Antalis Packaging’s internship opportunities are proving fruitful for both the company and its recruits.

Antalis’ Smart Packaging Centre (SPC) is just over two years old and there has been a growth in demand for the centre’s services - one of the key elements of which is packaging design.

2021 01 05 110308“We were delighted at just how popular the SPC has proved to be,” explains Packaging Technology Manager, Jason Poxon, “It means that we need to keep investing in, and recruiting new packaging designers to help with this demand.”

Antalis approached Nottingham Trent University with an internship opportunity for their BA Product Design students. After pitching the internship to around 200 students at the university, Jason received 38 applications from which Zoe Donaldson was one of the first interns selected.

Jason’s explains his approach, “I give our interns free rein to think about a project as I don’t want them to feel encumbered by historical solutions.” It’s an approach that seems to work well as one of our current interns designed, pitched and won a piece of work within two months of joining. Jason continues: “They have a huge amount of enthusiasm and ideas, which is exactly what’s needed when problem solving packaging.”

The investment Antalis is making in providing its packaging design internship is paying off for both parties. Now back at university to complete the final year of her degree, Zoe already has a job offer from Antalis under her belt. Zoe says that she would encourage any design student to consider packaging as a career. Zoe commented: “The world always needs packaging, and the industry is always pushing forward with new sustainable, creative and cost-effective materials, equipment and ideas, providing an exciting opportunity for any young designer.”


The future for Zoe and for Antalis’ two current interns looks particularly exciting following the recent announcement of Antalis’ acquisition by KPP (Kokusai Pulp & Paper) Group, a move that confirms its worldwide leadership as a distributor in the packaging sector and enables Antalis to benefit from new resources, strengthening its position and supporting its long-term financial structure.

Tagged under
Wednesday, 21 October 2020 11:07

MEETING RISING DEMAND FOR PAPERBOARD, SUSTAINABLY

Growth in on-the-go eating, use of pharmaceuticals for an ageing population, the need to create stand-out on crowded shelves and, of course, pressure to reduce use of plastic are just some of the factors driving the increasing demand for paperboard. But how can packaging producers help their clients to meet this demand while also keeping their sustainability targets on track? Fortunately, Antalis has the answer; they can support their customers with an ever-growing portfolio of sustainable graphic and cartonboard products and services.

Antalis began developing its range of sustainable products and supporting services more than two decades ago and now has one of the most innovative offerings on the market. Key to the credibility and success of this portfolio is the company’s careful selection of suppliers who share Antalis’ focus on providing high quality products, sustainably.

2021 01 05 100716

“Concerns around the use of plastic packaging, particularly single-use packaging, has led to a significant rise in demand for fibre-based graphic and cartonboards that are renewable, biodegradable, recycled or recyclable”, says Steve Chappell, Graphical Board Development Manager “At Antalis we also ensure we work with suppliers who have strong environmental ethics, like Iggesund and Metsä Board.”

Antalis stocks Iggesund’s world-leading paperboard brands Invercote and Incada, which are renowned for their durability and design versatility. Iggesund’s mill in Sweden, where Invercote is made, and its UK mill in Workington, Cumbria, where Incada is manufactured, have both been awarded Platinum level by the international assessment company EcoVadis.

Produced from virgin fibre of known and traceable origin, Incada is made at a mill that produces 100% of energy from renewable biomass, and is the only folding box board (FBB) manufactured in the UK, giving it a very low carbon footprint for UK customers. Invercote, solid bleached board (SBB), made from pure virgin fibre sourced from sustainably managed Swedish forests, is known for its strength and toughness and taint and odour neutrality making it particularly suited to packaging where demands on print quality and structural design are very high.

2021 01 05 100641Also within Antalis’ extensive portfolio of sustainable graphic and cartonboards are Metsä Board’s Classic and Prime, both PEFC certified, and FSC certified Eskaboard from Eska.

MetsäBoard Prime FBB Bright – A fully coated white backed folding box board (GC1) with high bulk and stiffness. MetsäBoard Prime FBB makes it possible to ‘lightweight’ printed products so you get more product out of every tonne of material purchased while at the same time consuming fewer raw materials, reducing transport weight and producing less waste.

MetsäBoard Classic FBB is a fully coated cream-backed folding box board (GC2) with a double blade coating on the front. It is hard sized as standard for high water resistance demands, such as refrigeration and chiller cabinet products.

Eskaboard is a solid board made from 100% recovered paper.  An FSC-certified  board with  excellent lay flat, stay flat properties - it is ideal for producing anything from book covers and ring-binders to puzzle and game boxes and even luxury packaging.

Further support in helping customers achieve their sustainability goals comes by way of Antalis’ Carbon Offsetting scheme. All purchases from across the company’s papers, packaging and visual communications ranges can now be carbon offset.

Steve comments, “We have one of the most comprehensive ranges of paperboards in the UK.  We’re continually reviewing our range of products and suppliers to ensure they are as sustainable as possible, and I am excited to say that we will be expanding our portfolio with new and innovative products, with the highest environmental profile, in the near future.”

Tagged under

How 380gsm Invercote Creato is opening up new digital printing opportunities for printers and designers

For printers looking to create digitally-printed, stand-out, luxury packaging that also has sufficient durability and the right environmental credentials the options can be challenging. However, the latest innovations in digital print are opening up the possibility to create packaging with some serious punch.

Invercote Creato 380gsm is a high performing paperboard with the potential to be printed digitally.

At 380gsm (457 micron), Invercote Creato achieves maximum stiffness while being lighter in weight than products with a comparative thickness, which helps to reduce environmental impact through use of fewer raw materials. Plus, its super-smooth and extremely high white surface produces brilliant results on a number of digital printers.

Invercote Creato 380gsm has been successfully tested on liquid toner HP Indigo 5000 ,7000 ,10000, 12000 and 30000 series (equipped with thick substrate kit), and dry toner Xerox iGen 5,Xerox Iridesse and Ricoh C9200 machines.

2021 01 05 093407

The dimensional stability of this two-sided, multi-layered product makes it an excellent choice for multi-step processing, while its lightfastness resistance ensures consistent colour representation and no yellowing. These characteristics, along with its thickness and stiffness make it an ideal choice for luxury packaging as well as a wide range of other graphic packaging applications, including cosmetics, med tech, food and confectionary.

“Invercote Creato is available in a wide range of weights and sizes, with the 380gsm providing the possibility of opening up new business opportunities for printers and designers by helping them push the frontiers of luxury packaging design”, says Steve Chappell, Graphical Board Development Manager at Antalis.

Invercote Creato is produced by Iggesund at their mill in Sweden which has recently been awarded Platinum for sustainability by Ecovadis, putting it in the top 1% off all 65,000 companies they have rated. Invercote Creato 380gsm is sold exclusively in the UK by Antalis with SRA3+ and B2 sizes available from stock for next day delivery.

About Antalis

Antalis (Euronext Paris: ANTA) is the leader in B2B distribution of Papers (number 1 worldwide outside the United States) and industrial Packaging, and number two in the distribution of Visual Communication media in Europe. In 2019, the Group reported sales of €2.1 billion and employed 4,700 people serving over 115,000 customers, companies and printers in 39 countries. Through its 117 distribution centres, Antalis makes around 11,000 deliveries per day worldwide and it distributed 1.1 million tons of paper in 2019.

Tagged under
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 11:02

How will you cope with a “peak like no other”?

In the run up to Black Friday and the peak Christmas shopping season, Antalis’ Head of Business Development for Packaging, John Garner, is urging packaging and logistics businesses not to delay their preparations a moment longer.

As we approach the traditional peak shopping period, John Garner is predicting that it will be a “peak like no other”. Here, John shares his concern that many businesses have been so focused on dealing with the unexpected surge in online sales generated by COVID-19 that they may have ‘taken their eye of the ball’ when it comes to what’s around the corner. John outlines the measures and solutions businesses can put in place to make sure they are ready for what’s coming next.

“With so much uncertainty in the air, it’s difficult to say what will transpire over the next few months. We have already seen job losses and, with furlough payments due to come to an end in October, the unemployment figures are only going to go up. But what we can be fairly certain about is that the vast majority of what people are prepared to spend will be online,” says John.

2020 11 11 110158

Social distancing has compounded challenges on the shopfloor

The high street has been one of the big casualties of the pandemic and, with consumers’ continued reluctance to head outdoors, a recovery is not expected any time soon. In fact, 17.2 million Britons are expected to make the switch to online shopping permanent (source: Retail Gazette). Prior to Covid-19 the shift to online was steady, with businesses able to make gradual adjustments to their operations in line with demand. But following the introduction of a nationwide lockdown, many online retailers and logistics providers were overwhelmed by the flood of online orders. Fulfilling this unprecedented volume of orders would have been challenging at the best of times, but the introduction of social distancing measures meant it just wasn’t possible to have enough people on the shopfloor to do the picking and packing, compounding an already difficult situation.

Recent adjustments are unlikely to be enough

While most businesses have managed to make adjustments to be able to cope with much of the recent growth, John is concerned that some are doing little more than treading water, “My concern is coping with the pressures Black Friday and the Christmas shopping rush will bring. Demand on the order fulfilment part of any operation will be increased; while we might see fewer sales of expensive, big ticket items, the chances are that these will be replaced with lower value items, but more of them.”

So, how do you get a packaging operation already running at full capacity ready for the biggest demand in online sales ever seen?

For John, the answer lies in maximising efficiency: “You need to make every single part of your operation work hard. And while social distancing measures are still in place it’s not possible to increase capacity by taking on additional workers, so the most efficient way to increase capacity and efficiency is automation.”

Automation equals transformation

“Over the last few months at Antalis, we have helped numerous businesses to successfully transform their operations by adding packaging machinery. Even just adding one bit of kit, such as on-demand void fill can make a huge difference”, says John, “All businesses, whatever their size, can benefit from the introduction of some degree of packaging automation. It can generate huge efficiencies.” John advises that even if a business already uses packaging machinery, it might not be running as efficiently as it could be. “Get whatever kit you currently have checked over and serviced. At Antalis, we have helped customers to increase throughput at the same times as saving as much as 70% in material costs and wastage after reviewing their existing equipment and set up.”


Customer experience

The pressures on online retailers doesn’t end with order fulfilment. With fewer people heading out to physical stores, the fight for retail market share is also shifting online. “Giving consumers an online shopping experience that will make them come back again and again is going to be key to long-term success. One of the best ways to achieve this is with personalisation, and there are some great things that can be done in this regard nowadays. Our team at the (currently virtual) Smart Packaging Centre have done some brilliant work in this area, such as limited edition beauty box it created for subscription brand TheVeganKind’s collaboration with vegan influencer Monami Frost.”

Don’t forget sustainability

Amongst the mayhem of the last few months, the need to operate responsibly and sustainably hasn’t gone away. John believes it’s easy to lose focus on this when you’re trying to simply get stuff out of the door, but with government packaging waste targets coupled ongoing concerns about the impact of packaging, particularly single-use packaging, it’s important that businesses continue to give it the attention it deserves. “Again, it’s something that automation can make a difference with. For example, some machinery can eliminate the need for void fill altogether, creating a smaller package footprint and reduced material usage; plus, because more packages can be loaded onto a vehicle, it can also help to reduce carbon emissions.

“Don’t leave it too late”

“Don’t leave it too late!” are John’s final words of advice for businesses thinking about their preparations for Peak 2020. “Seek the advice of a packaging expert to see how you might be able to increase the efficiency of your operation. At Antalis, we offer free audits whereby we will come in and review your operation and make recommendations on the kinds of improvements can be made. But I can’t stress enough that it’s something you need to do now if you’ve any hope of coping with a peak like we’ve never seen before.”

About Antalis

Antalis (Euronext Paris: ANTA) is the leader in B2B distribution of Papers (number 1 worldwide outside the United States) and industrial Packaging, and number two in the distribution of Visual Communication media in Europe. In 2019, the Group reported sales of €2.1 billion and employed 4,700 people serving over 115,000 customers, companies and printers in 39 countries. Through its 117 distribution centres, Antalis makes around 11,000 deliveries per day worldwide and it distributed 1.1 million tons of paper in 2019.

Tagged under

The Master’In Air Cushioning Machine (A-200 AC) is a compact and cost-effective solution for ecommerce/online shops and small to medium sized businesses looking to improve their packing process and keep up with demand levels.

The machine produces cushioning and void fill on demand, as it’s needed, allowing users to free up valuable space where bulky cushioning materials were previously stored. It will also leave more space for your employees to operate safely in.

It is a simple, low noise, plug and play installation machine that is lightweight so can be easily moved around the packing area as needed. It is very user-friendly and easy to operate and maintain with low maintenance and spare parts costs.

Master'In Air Cushioning Machine (A200)Master'In Air Cushioning Machine (A200 AC)

Stuart Bates, Solutions Sales Manager Antalis said, “As we approach the traditional ‘peak’ shopping period, there will be a ‘peak like no other’. Many businesses have been so focused on dealing with the unexpected surge in online sales generated by COVID-19 that they may have ‘taken their eye of the ball’ when it comes to what’s around the corner.  This machine is an ideal addition to any packing line during busy periods because of the efficiency and space saving benefits - as well as helping to futureproof the business.”

 “The Master’In Air Cushioning Machine is one of many independent machinery solutions we have at Antalis Packaging. We offer free audits whereby we review your packaging operation and make recommendations on the kinds of improvements and investments that can be made,” added Stuart

About Antalis

Antalis (Euronext Paris: ANTA) is the leader in B2B distribution of Papers (number 1 worldwide outside the United States) and industrial Packaging, and number two in the distribution of Visual Communication media in Europe. In 2019, the Group reported sales of €2.1 billion and employed 4,700 people serving over 115,000 customers, companies and printers in 39 countries. Through its 117 distribution centres, Antalis makes around 11,000 deliveries per day worldwide and it distributed 1.1 million tons of paper in 2019.

Published in Equipment
Tagged under
Tuesday, 15 September 2020 12:41

CASE STUDY: replacing plastic packaging

Business cards are just one of the digital and wide format print and promotional merchandise offerings from WE DO. Print whose workers are young people attending the #NoLimits course run by Commercial Foundation.  This social enterprise was established in 2015 and supports disadvantaged young people to develop practical skills to help them find a job or future career.

Commercial Foundation were packing their orders for business cards into standard 70 mm-high plastic business card boxes which were then packed in a bubble-lined mailing bag for posting. As well as not being very environmentally friendly, the packages were also too big to fit through letterboxes.

A drive to reduce its use of plastics prompted the Commercial Foundation to seek a more user- and environmentally friendly alternative.

 2020 09 15 124042

THE ANTALIS SOLUTION

After taking the time to understand the complete process around WE DO. Print’s business card service, Antalis Smart Packaging Centre came up with workable solution.

Using the information provided, Antalis’s packaging technologists put forward three options: a box and lid design and two variations based on the 0427 pizza box structure. The team also advised on the possibilities of printing the box to enhance the customer experience.

Commercial Foundation’s preferred design of the three was an 0427 style box with four compartments, made from FSC-certified board. It allows the customer address to be affixed to one side of the box and space for a message from Commercial Foundation along with environmental information is printed on the other sides. The new box was put through its paces to assess ease of assembly, durability, and postability. Following the successful trial, the box is now in use and is bringing numerous benefits to both Commercial Foundation and its customers:

  • Customer experience - more convenient and easier to recycle – aligning with public demand for more environmentally friendly products – the cardboard box also offers a handy place to store the business cards.
  • Environmental – Made from FSC-certified board, the new box design has eliminated use of plastic and secondary packaging materials. It can also be recycled easily.
  • Cost saving – the new box design is slightly more expensive than the plastic box being used originally, however the elimination of the secondary packaging has resulted in an overall cost reduction.

Ian Whitcombe, National Key Account Manager for Antalis Packaging, commented: “The whole project, from the initial consultation to roll-out took just six weeks. It’s a great example of how taking the time to really listen to our customers’ needs, challenges and frustrations can result in    a really innovative box design that achieves far more than the original goal.”

About Antalis

Antalis (Euronext Paris: ANTA) is the leader in B2B distribution of Papers (number 1 worldwide outside the United States) and industrial Packaging, and number two in the distribution of Visual Communication media in Europe. In 2019, the Group reported sales of €2.1 billion and employed 4,700 people serving over 115,000 customers, companies and printers in 39 countries. Through its 117 distribution centres, Antalis makes around 11,000 deliveries per day worldwide and it distributed 1.1 million tons of paper in 2019.

Tagged under

By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage. Site Terms and conditions