PankaBrite will complement the firm’s existing range of folding boxboards and will be available in a range of cutter reel widths, and in thicknesses of 460–710 microns. It comes with PEFC accreditation while FSC is also available on request.

The product, which will be available from Vision Paper & Board from February, is a fully coated 100%-virgin fibre folding boxboard suitable for food packaging, food service and display and laminates. The board is hard sized for chiller cabinet cartons.

PankaBoard UK sales director Mark Aubrey said: “PankaBoard is delighted that Vision Paper & Board has agreed to stock reels of PankaBrite. This will greatly enhance the service offering of the product in the UK.

“Vison Paper & Board’s expertise in sheeting folding boxboard is key to the future success of this partnership and will offer an unsurpassed quality service to both the carton and general print industry.”

As part of the Middleton Paper Group, which recently announced a multimillion-pound investment plan including new equipment, increased stockholding and a new fleet of vehicles, Vision Paper and Board supplies the UK market with more than 70,000 tonnes of paper per year.

The firm also recently began stocking high-quality packaging grade Tamfold and increased its Calisto Hi Bulk gloss and silk range by adding new grammages and sizes.

The business supplies products to a varied customer base including commercial print, publishing, print management and the graphical and packaging board sectors. It also supplies business papers to stationers, wholesalers and education authorities.