Innovation:
At Smurfit-Stone, innovation is not just about new ideas or technologies; it’s also about the people that work with you to share collective experiences, best practices and insights to improve your processes and to manage and grow your business.
Coatings
The global R&D Packaging Coating team at Smurfit-Stone is focused on creating and implementing coating technologies that address the geographic and marketplace needs of your products. Our advanced coatings are designed to improve barrier properties, increase water resistance, enhance the graphics of the package, improve package strength, increase product freshness, protect product integrity, and improve your environmental profile.
Our highly trained and knowledgeable staff has expertise on various coatings functions and application systems and conducts all testing in accordance with food and safety requirements and regulations. Customized tests are designed to qualify packaging for heat resistance, rubbing fastness, and UV aging for targeted market segments such as detergent and beverage containers. In addition, warehouse infestation and waste can be prevented with our insect and mold deterrent coatings applied on container components.
Smurfit-Stone packaging coating capabilities include:
- mold deterrents
- resins
- moisture vapor transfer rate
- coatings formulation
- functional coatings technology
- supplier survey and benchmarking
