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KM Packaging’s pouch portfolio takes shape
Flexible packaging supplier KM Packaging has expanded its product range with the addition of pre-made, stand-up, shaped pouches.
OPHISTICATED technology is used to make, shape and cut KM Packaging’s new range of pouches and the company says its print management procedures ensure customers are provided with a high-qual- ity, eye-catching product.
“The typical process is to reverse print the heat resistant outer film in roto-gravure and then to laminate a sealant layer of film, leaving the film protected in the sandwich layer between the two films,” Natalya
Baker, marketing manager, KM Packaging, tells PKN. “The final stage is cutting, shaping and sealing the film to produce a pre-made pouch with a front and back panel
and an opening hole for product filling.”
“The pouches for confectionery and other foods
enhance our product range, and our team’s expertise makes certain that customers gain a cost-efficient solution – from sourcing to shipping,” says Graham Holding, com- mercial director at KM Packaging.
The pouches can have a matte or gloss finish and clear windows, and they are available in a traditional PET/PE structure, a mono-polymer structure, or using composta- ble materials.
The new shaped pouches are now available in the Australian market.
Suitable for dried snacks and pet treats, as well as confec- tionery, the pouches have several benefits, in summary: They come pre-made, shaped and printed with a heat-seal- able opening, and are available with a zip-lock reclosure. Customers can opt for clear windows for product visibility or a solid white finish. The pouches are gusseted at the bot- tom, to stand upright in retail display. They can be supplied in mono-polymer structures for better recyclability or made with compostable materials. With strong shelf appeal, they are ideal for seasonal sales and gift packaging. ■
ABOVE: The new pouches are suitable for dried snacks and pet treats, as well as confectionery.