Mitsubishi launches papers for food packaging

The paper-based products are said to combine environmental sustainability with effective barrier protection against water, grease and mineral oil migration. Field tests on Barricote are currently being carried out with selected partners. 

The development is part of the Bielefeld, Germany-based company’s plan for innovation and investment, which has also seen it increase activities in research and development and implement new working methods and production processes.

In 2014 and 2015 the technical production facilities and the energy processes at both mills were optimized. This investment has led to significantly increased productivity, production flexibility and efficiency across both sites.

‘In addition to this, we have carried out intensive best practice analyses, implemented new working methods and adjusted the organizational structure,’ said CEO Gerhard Schoon. ‘Detailed market studies and an intensification of R&D were the basis for product diversification and the definition of new product areas.’

Interested visitors can obtain samples of the new barrier papers and more information from Mitsubishi HiTec Paper at drupa 2016 (Hall 8B, Stand D24).