Sappi adds Algro Vitess

Coated on one side, Sappi said Algro Vitess offers exceptionally high brightness and an outstanding dimensional stability.

Last year, Sappi invested over 60 million EUR in the modernization of a paper machine (PM2) at its Alfeld plant. This investment enables the company to achieve long-term, sustainable expansion of its range of speciality papers.

The recently introduced Algro Vitess is a new paper for flexible packaging applications, and is part of Sappi Alfeld's response to growing market demand for a very brilliant paper that can meet the most stringent printing requirements.

Algro Vitess is designed for both flexographic and gravure printing. The development of this paper utilized Sappi's expertize in pulp composition and coating applications, as well as experience gained with its already established Algro Finess product.

Thanks to the newly installed head box on Alfeld Mill’s PM2, Algro Vitess offers excellent forming of the paper fibres, resulting in minimal blushing. The paper also offers exceptionally high web stability and very low shrinkage. These properties make further processing by converters, including printing, lamination and extrusion, highly productive.

Sappi said the extremely homogeneous surface of Algro Vitess ensures exceptional print quality. This, combined with its extreme brightness, delivers outstanding on-shelf presentation for branded packaging. The reverse side of Algro Vitess is designed to offer very good anchoring properties for both adhesive and extrusion laminations.

Algro Vitess is coated on one side and is available in various weights, ranging from 50g per sq m to 120 g per sq m. It is suitable for a wide variety of packaging applications, including dry food products, confectionery, tea, coffee and pharmaceutical products.