Overview of Cardboard and Packaging Papers (1)

The traditional techniques of packaging and papermaking are closely related—because of its geographical origin, it is in the Far East. According to historical records, in 105 AD, China's Cai Lun first used papermaking as an information medium; and the origin of paper packaging was much later, dating back to Japan in the 10th century AD. At that time, paper was a luxury product and therefore was rarely used for packaging.

However, the rapid development of all paper and cardboard packaging materials today did not begin until 200 years ago – with the industrialization of papermaking. Ever since the mass production of paper became possible (due to the invention of the Longfor paper machine in 1803) and the subsequent mass production of wood pulp and chemical pulp in 40 to 50 years, paper has steadily moved from an information medium to a wide variety of applications. A general material development for packaging. The reflection of this constant pace of innovation and development is that the paper and packaging industry has developed a large number of new products each year to adapt to the ever-increasing complexity of the uses.

Traditionally, using paper as a packaging material is not only necessary (or functional) but also aesthetic and psychological. This is especially the case with the personalization trends that are emerging in today’s customer-oriented modern communications field, especially due to the growing industrial possibilities in recent years. The traditional role played by paper and packaging materials is now accompanied by demanding design requirements and numerous other functions. Paper and cardboard packaging materials have become indispensable today—especially as an advertising and sales medium in the sales mix; and in today’s highly competitive market, the economic and social ecology challenges remain important.

Tradition and modernity, maturity and innovation: These often contradictory requirements must also be met by paper and packaging board as a medium. In Japan, the traditional art of art packaging has been supported by the theory of “Tsutsumi” (or “Noshi”), which is totally opposite to the purely functional packaging method used in Western mass production. However, in both East and West, the market is undergoing changes at all levels. For example, in China, there are about 3,000 producers of traditional handsheets in terms of its arts and crafts. In the very lively Eastern European market, one thing is very clear: in this former emerging market, it is now highly The modern paper and packaging materials industry with production capacity is rapidly developing toward the world level. This is mainly attributed to the industry competition and the rapidly changing views. However, in the papermaking equipment, papermaking and packaging materials markets, the incentive for technological development and innovation comes from the “old” world. This is not only intriguing but also encouraging - this is because: in the coming years, all these papermaking-related factors must play a role as partners in the value creation chain. This is the only way we face the emerging challenges and changes in the era of global production in the world market. We will face these challenges and changes more and more. Combined with local requirements, these challenges that are to be harnessed throughout the entire value creation chain can be summed up in a new term: “Globalization”.

Goals, features, and solutions

So far, what is the use of packaging materials, whether it is paper, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, or folding boxboard? What challenges will be addressed throughout the entire value creation chain in the years to come? Because of the creative nature of various related industries Innovation, the functional categories of paper and cardboard packaging materials have steadily increased over the past two decades. In the past few decades, they have been comfortable with the changes in the use of paper and cardboard packaging materials. Today, the number of product categories and the possibilities for manufacturing, assembling, and utilisation are greater than ever before—at every level of production, research and optimization efforts have been strengthened.

The current trends in the requirements for packaging paper and board are: overall reliability, optimization of their basic functions, and full satisfaction of both a marketing medium and other functions throughout the value creation chain (Figure 2). Claim. Meeting these requirements is a challenge for the entire industry - meeting these requirements economically is a task for all parties involved.

Individual companies and related personnel at all levels must work together to make the best solution. It is not possible to mechanically classify new requirements in any area into all the requirements that have been made so far, but rather to make a precise assessment of it: whether all existing technical specifications have taken this new requirement into account. One of the topics familiar to people in this area is the demand for better and better whiteness, smoothness and glossiness related to sales – but also to take into account the worse raw slurry, and of course to lower it. cost. So, what kind of strength requirements are really important for manufacturers and processors of corrugated cardboard and high-strength shatter-resistant board? Maybe it is good to know the following (for paper manufacturers as well): Does the processor prefer (For example) a good balance between CMT values ​​and SCT values; Should we pay more attention to RCT strengths - at least from case to case?

Today, it is more important than ever to understand and understand what is practical - not only the direct requirements of consumers, but also the requirements for product processing, and has been seen as a factor in the success of the market. Extensive know-how and the willingness to take seriously the problems encountered by others are absolutely necessary, just as costs or quality are absolutely necessary for future success.

It may be time to reach an agreement on the following issues: What is truly important among all kinds of competencies - from the strategist and brand owner of public relations to the packaging board manufacturers and paper manufacturers and printers. To the papermakers? Changes and new requirements give equipment suppliers, papermakers, and processors the opportunity to say goodbye to "outdated things" and pick out all the best.

The unity of strength and success—regardless of organizational form and market concept. Whether it is a comprehensive company (full availability) or a small company (good at making quick and direct reactions) - there is enough space in this area, everyone can find their own market through innovation and specialization.

Today, paper, cardboard, paperboard, and composite products are recognized as ideal packaging materials for economic efficiency. They dominate the European market and the global market - 38% in the European market and 37% in the global market. . Packaging material manufacturers have been trying to make their own products with the most suitable materials. Whether corrugated cardboard, folding boxboard or synthetic materials are used depends on the application. But this is a question of how best to meet product protection, effective filling, ease of handling and sales, public relations, and information. Many conditions must be met, such as compatibility of packaging materials and products, hygiene and packaging regulations, market requirements, and costs.