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151 - LIVE at LabelExpo with Paolo Grasso - sustainable foil alternative Ecoleaf

People of Packaging · 13 Sept 2022 · 15m

What this episode covers

Paolo Grasso, Sales Director for Atiga Metal Print (a division of Actega), introduces Ecoleaf, a sustainable alternative to traditional hot foiling for labels. He explains that Ecoleaf eliminates the plastic carrier foil, applying only metallic flakes to reduce waste by up to 99% and lower costs by 10-40% compared to conventional foils. The technology is compatible with flexographic, screen printing, and digital finishing processes, offering significant environmental and economic benefits for converters and brands.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

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Mentioned

Companies
ABG
Products
Ecoleaf
Also
LabelExpo

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