- What is cartonboard?
Cartonboard is wood fibre-based rigid and foldable packaging material. Folding boxboard usually consists of three layers of different fibres. The cartonboards with the best-balanced qualities are made of primary fibre, chemi-thermo-mechanical or mechanical pulp in the middle and chemical pulp in the outer layers. For enhanced appearance, the fibre materials are bleached to high whiteness. White mineral pigment coating gives the final touch to the board surfaces.
- What is corrugated board?
Corrugated board is wood fibre-based sturdy and foldable packaging material that usually consists of three essential elements. Corrugated (fluted) board in the middle makes the board airy, whereas liners as outer surfaces add strength and appearance. The strongest choice of corrugated board is made of virgin chemical pulp liners and semi-chemical pulp corrugated medium fluting. Bleached pulp and mineral coating on the face side of liners enhance printability and appearance.
- What products are packaged with paperboard?
Paperboard is used for products that put the highest demands on the packaging. As the visual properties of package send an important sales signal from the shelf of the store, cartons business area plays an important role as a brand-building element. In addition to the look of the package, there are functional qualities to consider such as strength, hygiene and ease of use.
When it comes to packaging, different end-use segments have different needs. In healthcare, for example, the packaging must be easy to use, hygienic and safe, and at the same time impart essential information about the effects of the product. Beautycare, on the other hand, places great emphasis on building a brand image and reflecting exclusivity.
- What are the end-uses for cartonboard?
Metsä Board's cartonboards suit the most demanding areas of cartons such as beautycare, healthcare, branded food, cigarettes and consumer electronics packaging.
- What are the end-uses for corrugated board?
Metsä Board liners are suitable for all corrugated packaging. They are mainly used in consumer and retail packaging for Fast Moving Consumer Goods and consumer durables, shelf-ready packaging, point-of-sale solutions and displays.
- Why use cartons and corrugated boxes?
Cartons and corrugated boxes are strong but lightweight as well as easy to stack for good presentation. They offer a large smooth surface for product information and have a high sales appeal. Also, they are made of self-renewing, inexhaustible raw material - wood.
- Why use Metsä Board's paperboards?
Metsä Board's lightweight paperboards are known for their premium quality. We at Metsä Board have the skill and the know-how to make the paperboard that meets our customers' needs.
Metsä Board's paperboards offer maximum strength with minimum weight. Because primary wood fibre is the strongest fibre, weight savings of up to 40 per cent are possible compared with other board grades. Metsä Board’s primary fibre paperboards also show a high level of quality consistency, which ensures problem-free converting and packaging.