fp, ***AM. COST-EFFECTIVE AND EASY TO USE 4 Gummed Paper Tape and reinforced Gummed Paper Tape are modern products, applied using a range of dispensers, from small hand-held applicators, through to fully automatic case sealers. Because of the strength of plain and reinforced Gummed Paper Tape and its ease of adjustment after application, much less - and narrower - tape can be used, compared with filmic tapes. There is a considerable material and labour cost advantage to be gained. -1- Let’s focus on some of the advantages unique to Gummed Paper Tape. * An integral closure The water-activated adhesives in Gummed Paper Tape penetrate right into the liner of the carton, creating a total bond. The tape has become part of the carton and adds strength to it. 1 1 * Tamper evidence Gummed Paper Tape cannot be removed from the carton without leaving traces of damage. Such a closure provides protection against theft. Specialist tamper-evident reinforced Gummed Paper Tape is available to give even more protection. * i00% recyclability Gummed Paper Tape is made from renewable natural resources, which makes recycling easier. Packaging research associations in Germany (PTS), the Netherlands (TNO) and the United Kingdom (PIRA) have all accredited Gummed Paper Tape as recyclable. Use of Gummed Paper Tape on cartons eliminates additional recycling costs. * Temperature-tolerant Even extreme variations in temperature do not change the characteristics of Gummed Paper Tape. In extreme heat, sunshine, humidity and cold, it still maintains its seal strength. The closure is resistant to aging as well. Even after many years, the contents will not be exposed. -2-- Gummed Paper Tape sticks well to a wide range of products, including soiled and dusty cartons. * Gummed Paper Tape will not adhere to plastic products, making it the ideal material to wrap packs of bin-liners and refuse sacks. * Gummed Paper Tape and reinforced Gummed Paper Tape are strong, making them ideal for very heavy cartons. The bottoms will not burst! * Gummed Paper Tape is odorless - ideal for the food industry. * Gummed Paper Tape is hygienic, making it ideal for pharmaceutical products. Using a mitred seal ensures a complete seal, keeping unwanted dirt out. * Gummed Paper Tape will hold firm, even when sealing over-filled cartons clothing. * Gummed Paper Tape does not stretch, making it ideal for bar-code readability. * Gummed Paper Tape’s strength and tamper-evident qualities makes it ideal for high-value products, ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGES such as alcohol and jewelry. Gummed Paper Tape’s printability rther adds safety, by enabling batch and transport information to be ?d onto the tape at the very moment of closing the boxes. * Gummed Paper Tape’s last-minute printability also enables users to print product information onto the tape, so that fewer pre-printed boxes are needed. This alone can bring considerable savings. Gummed Paper Tape, a modern, efficient sealing method. The right technological step back to the future. -3- THE DISPENSERS -4- BACK TO THE FUTURE Gummed Paper Tape and reinforced Gummed Paper Tape have always been very effective carton sealing materials. They have advantages and benefits found in no other closure method. Gummed Paper Tape is a contemporary sealing solution. It has been improved over the years by a program of continuous technological development. It is also environmentally friendly, as it is made from natural raw materials and is -5- 100% recyclable. The International Federation of Manufacturers of Gummed Paper, FIPAGO, was established in 1957 to ensure the continual technological improvement of Gummed Paper Tape, as well as standardization towards applications and dispensing machinery. What began as a group of European manufacturers has now grown into an international organization, combining the creativity and experience of the entire global gummed paper industry: producers, converters, and raw material and equipment suppliers. Members in countries worldwide are working together to satisfy the requirements in a sophisticated manner for needs posed by modern society. FIPAGO promotes and investigates every aspect of marketing and technical applications related to production and marketing needs, including recommending and providing suitable application equipment to its members. 0 LI - FIPAGO through its members promotes environmentally friendly natural kraft plain and reinforced Gummed Paper Tapes. They are convinced that their competitors in the filmic tape market cannot match these products. With natural paper tapes, FIPAGO and its members provide an ’ economical and efficient sealing system that offers the customer substantial benefits. A modern system based on broad experience in the past and steady improvement in the future. Modern and back to the future. A