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Smurfit Kappa Introduces S-Flute

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Smurfit Kappa, Ireland, is in the process of enhancing its supply in the Scandinavian corrugated market with the S-flute, a new concept that it says combines excellent printing properties with high strength, low weight, and tangible environmental benefits. The S-flute concept falls more-or-less between the existing corrugated grades B- and E-flute when it comes to strength and quality of printing, the company notes, adding that the new concept offers excellent printing possibilities with significantly less washboard effect than the B-flute, and better strength than the E-flute.

Compared with the B-flute, the S-flute can give an increased fill factor of up to 25%, Smurfit Kappa says. This means more sheets can be fitted on a pallet, saving on transport costs and lowering carbon dioxide emissions. "In short, the S-flute is an innovation that is completely in line with Smurfit Kappa's goal of achieving sustainable development in everything we do," the company points out.

"Our new S-flute concept has many possibilities, especially in retail packaging, and more particularly in shelf-ready packaging. On the shelf, every millimeter counts. Economic storage and excellent, attractive printing are key factors. The new S-flute, combined with our printing expertise, ensures that we meet all of these demands," the company said in a press release this week.

 

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