Paper Technology International 2020 - Journal - Page 48

PAPERTECHNOLOGYINTERNATIONAL
It’s time to make the switch
We all have a responsibility
to commit to a positive and greener
future and the paper and pulp industry
has an opportunity to make a real
impact. The technology is already in
place, and by applying a model like the
BIM Barrier Standard the transition to
sustainable products becomes clear and
approachable.
In switching from fossil-based
to sustainable barriers, you should
be able to expect close support and
consultancy from application specialists
at your chemical partner. This support
should range from identifying the
barriers needed to machine setup and
optimization.
A growing demand is also put
on packaging producers to prove the
green credentials of their products.
This is often both a time-consuming
and expensive task, especially when
conducted early in a development
project and applied to complex issues,
like compostability.
An important function for
chemical suppliers in the coming years
is to provide cost- and time-efficient
tools to assess the environmental
properties of different solutions before
committing to the full cost of a test at
a certified laboratory. By doing so we
can provide the full support that the
packaging industry needs for a greener
future.
Figure 9: The transition from plastics to more sustainable barriers is not only an
important action for the oceans and the climate. With new regulations and an increasing
demand for sustainable products, it’s also a necessary change from a strict business
perspective.
About BIM
BIM is a family-owned, entrepreneurial chemical company supplying the pulp- and paper
industry since 1973. With a customer-focused research and product development, we develop
innovative specialty chemical concepts designed to improve products and processes in a costeffective and sustainable way. We focus on creating more value from fewer resources to use the
world’s limited resources more efficiently.
BIM provide services and concepts all over the world through a global network of experts,
production units and R&D facilities. Our local operations include Sweden, Norway, Finland,
England, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Czech Republic, Portugal, Spain, France, South Africa and
dedicated agents and distributors in most other pulp and papermaking countries.
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BIM in brief
Pulp and paper focus
Founded in 1973 by Peter Wållberg
Approx. 220 employees worldwide
Certified according to ISO 9001 and
ISO 14001
Member of the UN Global Compact
Gold rated by Ecovadis
Associated with the Responsible Care
Program

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