Technical Information
Deep dive into our paper technologies and specifications
Paper Converting: How Printing, Coating, and Finishing Transform Packaging Performance
Technical guide to paper converting processes - flexographic printing, coating technologies, die-cutting, quality control, and material selection for optimal packaging performance.
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Technical Articles
What Is Butcher Paper? UK Guide
What butcher paper actually is, what UK butchers use vs the American 'BBQ butcher paper', and how to buy it for food service. Direct from a UK paper converter since 1967.
What Can I Use Instead of Greaseproof Paper?
Greaseproof paper alternatives: parchment, wax paper, kraft, silicone mats and more. UK manufacturer guide to substitutes by application — kitchen, food service, packaging.
VCI Paper Buyer's Guide
Definitive UK buyer's guide to VCI anti-corrosion paper. How VCI works, ferrous vs multi-metal, ROI vs oil, application checklist. From a UK paper manufacturer.
Greaseproof Paper vs Parchment Paper
Are greaseproof paper and parchment paper the same? UK terminology, food safety, recyclability and oven temperature limits — full guide from a paper manufacturer.
Food Contact Paper Compliance
EC 1935/2004 retained, EuPIA, BRCGS, migration testing — what UK food paper packaging compliance actually requires. Buyer's reference from a UK paper manufacturer.
Quality Control in Paper Packaging: Testing, Standards, and Compliance
Comprehensive guide to QC for paper packaging. Essential test methods, industry standards, food contact compliance, and practical QC implementation for converting operations.
Paper Grades and Properties: A Material Selection Guide
Technical guide to paper selection for packaging. Grade classifications, property specifications, application matching, and selection criteria for optimal performance.
Flexographic Printing for Food-Safe Paper Packaging
Master flexographic printing for food packaging. Food-safe inks, migration testing, print quality parameters, and UK/EU regulatory compliance for converters.
Die-Cutting and Precision Manufacturing in Paper Converting
Technical guide to die-cutting for paper packaging. Rotary and flatbed systems, tooling selection, tolerance management, and quality control for precision converting.
Paper Coating Technologies: Wax, Silicone, and Heat-Seal Applications
Compare wax, silicone, and heat-seal coatings for paper packaging. Barrier properties, release characteristics, sealing performance, and application methods.