Episode 255 - Packaging Innovations in the Nordic Region

The Nordic Region is solving the packaging crisis — one coated paper container at a time.

In the latest FuturePrint Podcast, we spoke with Guy Newcombe of Archipelago Technology about the Nordic drive to replace plastic with paper — and how industrial coatings are making that shift possible at scale.

From Finland’s papermaking giants to Sweden’s design-led start-ups, the region is combining deep industrial heritage with cutting-edge innovation. Archipelago’s Powerdrop system makes paper containers waterproof, oilproof, and recyclable — running fast enough to match moulded pulp lines, and ready for global deployment.

This isn’t just sustainable design. It’s a scalable business model — and a major opportunity for the print and coatings industry.

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