Mitsubishi HiTec Paper offers a large range of coated specialty papers for a variety of applications. At Labelexpo Americas, the company is displaying this wide range of dedicated products for label and packaging applications.

ThermoScript thermal papers are designed to answer the demand for phenol-free thermal paper, which is rising significantly, the company says. Mitsubishi has been using phenol-free developers for thermal papers for many years, with and without topcoats, for labels, tickets, receipts or lottery tickets, including integrated security features. Linerless is a fast-growing label segment as well. The ThermoScript LL 77 series of thermal papers, launched at Labelexpo Europe 2017 in Brussels, offer a cost-effective linerless solution, and they are also phenol-free.

JetScript inkjet papers fulfil the requirements for inkjet-compatible substrates thanks to special surfaces and properties. Mitsubishi has presented samples of JetScript product innovation for visitors at the show.

Meanwhile, GiroForm carbonless papers, with GiroForm Digital ONEforALL, provide carbonless copying paper specially developed for digital printing since 2016. Personalized,individual forms and documents are no longer a problem with this 80 gsm (21 #) carbonless paper. ONEforALL is certified by HP Indigo and is suitable for all current digital toner printing systems, black and white copiers etc.

With BarriCote barrier papers for food packaging, Mitsubishi offers brand owners, food retailers and the packaging industry a sustainable and effective barrier solution for food packaging. The range comprises paper products made from virgin fibers and water-based barrier coatings. With a total absence of plastic films, aluminum, extruded polymers, varnishes, laminates and fluorocarbons, BarriCote papers offer effective protection against mineral oils, grease and oil, as well as water and water vapor. All products are approved for food contact, FSC Mix and PEFC certified and recyclable. Applications are, amongst others, heat- sealed and cold-bonded pouch papers, laminating papers for cardboard and paperboard, as well as wrapping papers.