Ajin P&P Develops Lightweight and Durable Low-Density High-Strength Paper

Lightweight and durable corrugated cardboard "Low-weight High-strength Paperboard" developed by paper company Ajin P&P.
[Photo by Ajin P&P]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jong-hwa] Paper company Ajin P&P has developed a lightweight and durable corrugated cardboard called low basis weight high-strength paperboard.

Since May, Ajin P&P has been conducting research on low basis weight high-strength paperboard, and the recently developed low basis weight high-strength paperboard "M series" is a type of paper used for corrugated medium.

Boxes made with the M series are thinner and lighter than regular corrugated cardboard boxes while maintaining similar strength. During the development process, Ajin P&P made extensive investments in raw materials, chemicals, equipment, and technology, overcoming various challenges such as the deterioration of recycled paper quality and strength caused by waste paper recycling.

Low basis weight high-strength paperboard can mainly be used for logistics and delivery boxes. Ajin P&P expects that as the box weight is reduced and volume decreases, transportation fuel and logistics costs incurred during distribution can be lowered. Additionally, it is anticipated to have effects in reducing carbon emissions during transportation and distribution processes and improving the labor intensity of delivery workers.

Kim Jin-du, co-CEO and head of the technology research institute at Ajin P&P, said, "We hope that boxes using low basis weight high-strength paperboard will provide multifaceted benefits to the logistics and delivery industries," adding, "We will continue to make efforts in research and development of eco-friendly paper products that can actively respond to environmental issues."

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