Technology Innovation

APC Elevates Tea Packaging with Advanced Coatings, Material Optimization, and Precision Slitting

Summary:
American Packaging Corporation (APC) has enhanced its flexible packaging capabilities for tea brands through electron beam coating technology and advanced precision slitters. The technologies are designed to protect tea flavour and aroma, improve packaging aesthetics, and support consistent, high-speed production while enabling more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions.

American Packaging Corporation (APC) has strengthened its flexible packaging capabilities for tea brands with investments in electron beam (EB) coating technology and state-of-the-art precision slitters. Together, these technologies help preserve flavor and aroma, create premium package aesthetic, and support efficient, high-speed production.

APC's EB coatings deliver high gloss, controlled coefficient of friction, and scuff resistance without solvents or emissions that could affect tea's delicate sensory profile. Fixed-blade-width slitters provide tight slit tolerances, uniform roll profiles, and automated handling from master roll to pallet—helping tea brands run with greater speed, consistency and confidence.

Our compliment of converting technologies enable flexographic, rotogravure, and digital printing; while utilizing extrusion and/or adhesive laminating to optimize package structures with the right barriers and line performance. Our flexibility to work with paper, foil, metallized films, and other substrates allows us to support tea brands' full portfolio of flexible packaging needs.

APC tea packaging solutions help brands achieve:

  • Freshness and aroma protection
  • Premium print and finish quality
  • Reliable performance on high-speed filling lines
  • Sustainable packaging options

Whether launching a new blend or expanding an established line, APC combines advanced printing, materials and converting expertise to deliver tea packaging engineered for the perfect cup.

 

Source: prnewswire.com