Munksjö has announced an extension of its range of base papers for metalizing, specially dedicated to premium wet-glue beer labels. The product offering consists of two new one-side coated papers: Metalkote Expert for returnable beer bottles and Metalkote Classic for one-way beer bottles.

Metalkote Expert has been specially redesigned for returnable beer bottles. This new base paper is an upgraded version of Metalkote Evolution. The improved paper surface of Metalkote Expert provides an optimized varnish consumption and outstanding gloss after metalizing. Performances in diecutting have also been increased while Munksjö maintained its best balance of technical features for enhanced brand image and optimized performance: high runnability in the metallizing process, high printing speed, trouble-free labeling, and quick, cost-efficient wash-off.

Metalkote Classic is a high quality base paper newly-developed for one-way beer bottles. This product also meets the technical requirements of the metalizing process, and enables high performance during printing and labeling. It completes the Metalkote range by offering a dedicated product for single-use bottles.

“With the review of our Metalkote range, we offer to metalizers, printers and brewers different paper solutions to meet more precisely the need of each end-use market, whether for returnable or one-way bottles. Those product launches are well aligned with our strategy to maintain our leading position as specialty paper producer for the metalized label business. For more than 20 years, we have been supporting the industry and are still committed to continuem,” comments Adeline Saillard, VP metalizing and facestock base papers.