The global packaging industry is urgently seeking solutions that move beyond single-use plastics and harmful synthetics. Eastern Printing Materials (EPM) provides the core materials necessary for manufacturing truly sustainable and compliant new generation packaging in the UAE. By supplying 100% plastic-free, bio-based liquid coatings, adhesives, and speciality inks, EPM is fundamentally enabling the future of sustainable packaging and ensuring that manufacturers in the region can provide high-performance sustainable packaging solutions in Dubai.
Our advanced formulations replace conventional polyethene (PE) and traditional synthetic waxes, guaranteeing that products, from quick-service restaurant (QSR) cups to deep-freeze cartons, support the circular economy from manufacturing through to decomposition.
EPM’s flagship Aqua Green coating series is a Biopolymer Dispersion coating engineered to provide unparalleled barrier protection equivalent to poly-coated paper. This solution is the cornerstone of new generation packaging for applications demanding thermal stability and resistance to contamination.
Performance Feature
Specification & Benefit
Application Relevance
Ultimate Barrier
Achieves a KIT Value of 12 on the TAPPI T-559 test, certifying superior Oil and Grease Resistance (OGR).
Crucial for food packaging (e.g., burger boxes, wraps) to prevent staining and protect branding.
Thermal Versatility
Cold water-mixable powder made from natural ingredients; replaces synthetic glues.
Suitable for frozen goods and hot beverages/reheatable food containers.
100% Plastic-Free
Our liquid coatings are solvent-free and odourless, eliminating synthetic polymers and microplastics from the final product.
Simplifies recycling and reduces environmental contamination risk.
EPM’s commitment to the circular economy ensures that our products are designed to be safely returned to nature.
Effortless Recycling
Aqua Green coated paper is easily recycled using standard industrial hydro pulping (water only), which avoids the need for chemical additives typically required for synthetic liners.
Certified Biodegradation
The BRC 15 coating achieves 91.59% ultimate aerobic biodegradation in 171 days, surpassing the strict requirements of the ISO 17088-2021 standard. If discarded in soil, the material acts as a fertiliser and is verified to cause no harm to earthworms or microbes.
Performance Feature
Ultimate Barrier
Specification & Benefit
Achieves a KIT Value of 12 on the TAPPI T-559 test, certifying superior Oil and Grease Resistance (OGR).
Application Relevance
Crucial for food packaging (e.g., burger boxes, wraps) to prevent staining and protect branding.
Performance Feature
Thermal Versatility
Specification & Benefit
Materials withstand temperatures ranging from extreme cold (deep-freeze applications down to -38°C) to high heat (microwavable coatings up to 230°C).
Application Relevance
Suitable for frozen goods and hot beverages/reheatable food containers.
Performance Feature
100% Plastic-Free
Specification & Benefit
Our liquid coatings are solvent-free and odourless, eliminating synthetic polymers and microplastics from the final product.
Application Relevance
Simplifies recycling and reduces environmental contamination risk.
Moving beyond barrier coatings, EPM provides specialised liquid consumables that complete the new generation packaging system:
● STUCCO™ CP200 Adhesive: This bio-based, direct food contact safe adhesive is odourless and transparent upon drying. It maintains packaging integrity by bonding one side absorbing surfaces (paper) to non-absorbing surfaces (varnished board or film), ensuring complex designs remain recyclable.
● Aqua Green IML Coating: A specialised coating for In-Mould Labelling on rigid containers (like dairy tubs), offering low migration and high rub resistance while being compliant with US FDA and EU food contact regulations.
● EcoMax™ Ink: This ink series is VOC-free and based on 100% vegetable oil, eliminating petroleum solvents and odour from printed packaging, essential for food-grade products.
EPM supplies these high-quality liquid materials in bulk containers (20 kg to 1100 kg IBCs) and maintains a lead time capacity of 14 metric tons per day to support high-volume manufacturing.
Contact EPM today to integrate these advanced materials and realise the future of sustainable packaging.
Call Us: +971 4 267 4554 Email: info@epmdubai.com
