Actega develops new coating solutions for paper and board applications

For paper and board applications, Actega will showcase during Interpack 2026 exhibition an array of advanced coating solutions that combine aesthetics, feel, and durability without compromising high-quality.

A key element of this portfolio is the ACTGreen® Barrier Coatings range. These coatings are designed to support printers, paper and board converters, as well as paper mills, in the transition towards recyclable, paper-based packaging solutions. ACTGreen® Barrier Coatings comprise advanced water-based barrier coatings and next-generation thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) dispersions. They offer regulatory compliance and provide effective protection against a variety of substances, including water, water vapor, oils and fats, helping to preserve packaging integrity. Importantly, the coatings are engineered to ensure that paper fibers can be efficiently recovered during the recycling process, without causing significant disruption or loss of efficiency. ACTGreen® Barrier Coating solutions are well suited for applications such as baking and food trays, soap boxes, fast food packaging and other packaging formats.

“Barrier coatings play a central role in ensuring protection and functionality in recyclable fiber-based packaging,” says Oliver Kalmes, Global Barrier Manager Paper & Board at Actega. “With solutions such as ACTGreen®, we support our customers in meeting demanding performance requirements while enabling new application opportunities. Interpack provides an ideal platform to discuss current challenges and showcase how our solutions support the transition to paper-based packaging.”

Furthermore, the company will showcase coatings designed for both indirect and direct food contact applications.  Wessco® FCM UV is Actega’s UV-curing coating portfolio, approved for indirect food contact even under the stringent requirements of the German Ink Ordinance (GIO). It delivers maximum safety, outstanding performance, and unmatched production efficiency, making it the ideal choice for converters, brand owners, and packaging producers who demand both compliance and premium print finishing. FoodSafe water-based coatings are formulated using strictly selected raw materials validated through accredited external migration testing and developed under the most rigorous internal safety standards in the industry. The result: coatings that are proven safe, fully compliant, and ready for future food-contact regulations – including suitability for direct food-contact applications.

Another highlight at Interpack will be Terraflex®-F, Actega’s coating portfolio designed for both flexographic preprint and postprint applications. These coatings deliver a powerful fusion of protection, visual appearance, and high‑performance functionality for corrugated board.

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