Looking Ahead

The hygiene market

Kari Kalliala, managing director, Loparex Oy, looked at the release-liner manufacturer’s role in the hygiene market—currently growing globally at about 8.1 percent (with the biggest growth in film liners for single wraps). This market, which is supplied solely by commercial siliconizers and whose customers are both multinational product manufacturers and local independents, has specific requirements for future success. Kalliala identified these as adapt liners to faster production lines; develop thinner paper grades; product integrity, hygiene, and cleanliness; offer a printing service; good service and logistics; and a global reach.