The new range includes a unique, lighter shade of virgin Kraft Liner Board (KLB) with a bright, smooth surface said to be suitable for high-quality professional printing, along with 100% recycled Fluting and Testliner grades.
Part of Opal’s Paper Division, the KLB is manufactured at the Maryvale Mill in the South East of Australia, while the recycled Testliner and Fluting are produced at the Botany Mill in the outer Sydney area.
Kelly Drew, Opal’s international sales operations manager, said: “We’re delighted to appoint PG Paper as our UK distribution partner for our KLB, Testliner and Fluting grades.
“PG Paper’s UK presence and local service, combined with their impressive export knowledge, provide a fantastic opportunity for market growth.”
PG Paper has also appointed Martin Ferrari as its new regional sales director to lead the new distribution partnership with Opal.
Ferrari joined in early July and the business said the role was developed as an extension of its existing functions to support this strategic partnership and address evolving market needs, in line with its growth strategy.
Lyndsey James-Williams, commercial director at Greenock, Scotland-headquartered PG Paper, said: “The UK containerboard market is being driven by e-commerce and the increasing demand for sustainable and new packaging solutions from both consumers and retailers.
“At PG Paper, we are committed to offering our customers innovative deep-sea alternatives that enhance supply chain resilience. Opal’s advancements in quality, particularly in producing a unique KLB shade, allow us to provide packaging options that meet market demands and help our customers mitigate supply chain risks.
“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Martin as the regional sales director. His market expertise will be instrumental in leading this initiative.”
Ferrari, who has over 20 years of experience in the UK containerboard industry, added: “This partnership introduces a unique KLB solution to the market, offering UK customers exceptional print quality with Opal’s distinctive shade, perfect for high-quality, professional printing needs.
“I am delighted to join the PG Paper team and start my role by playing a pivotal part in this collaboration.”
The Opal containerboard portfolio is available with immediate effect in the UK through PG Paper.
