Metallized label base paper for beer

Our metalized labels for one-way or returnable beer bottles give a premium look with a remarkable shine and impeccable finish. Ahlstrom Metalkote™ base paper for metalizing offers excellent performance at every step to meet the demanding needs of metallizers, printers and brewers.

For over 20 years, Ahlstrom has worked closely with metalizers, printers and brewers to gain in-depth understanding of their needs. The result? Premium labels that really stand out on the shelves.

Once metalized, a reliable base paper for labels must perform at every step of the value chain. Metalkote™ base papers offer the best balance of technical features to ensure maximum efficiency during printing, die-cutting, labelling, and – for returnable bottles – during the wash-off process, too.

Key benefits for metalizers:

• Optimized varnish consumption
• Outstanding gloss
• Longest shelf-life
• Maximized metalizing speed
• Excellent embossing capacity

Key benefits for printers:

• Maximized offset printing speed
• Excellent die-cutting
• High quality offset printing
• Compatible with gravure printing
• Same grade for neck, body and back labels

Key benefits for brewers:

• Fast labelling speed
• Fast label pick-up
• Fast and cost-efficient cleaning
• Minimized adhesive use