Paperboard Specifications

Rondo-Pak is committed to providing the highest quality paperboard folding carton packaging to our Clients. As we are 100% Pharmaceutical packaging focused, we seek out those paperboard vendors that manufacture Pharmaceutical grade paperboard. We audit those vendors to ensure the highest quality paperboard and a secure supply chain.

Paperboard is a critical medium for innovative folding carton package design.

It is readily available, renewable, easily recyclable and a sustainable resource.

Virgin Fiber / Premium Grades:

SBS (Solid Bleached Sulfate) — Premium Grade paperboard consisting of at least 80% bleached virgin fibers.
- This paperboard will have a white backside.
- Major markets are Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Cosmetic & Candy
Unbleached Kraft / SUS (Solid Unbleached Sulfate)
- Premium Grade paperboard consisting of at least 80% unbleached virgin fibers. This paperboard will have a "Kraft" or natural color backside.
- Major markets are Beverage carriers, Frozen Food & Electronics.

Recycled Paperboard

There are 4 primary types of recycled paperboard used in the folding carton industry:

CCNB — (Clay coated news back)
— Clay coated one side and brown or grey on the backside.
CCKB — (Clay coated Kraft back)
— Clay coated on one side and brown on the back side.
CCLB — (Clay coated light back)
— Clay coated on one side and a light grey color on the back side.
BC ( Bending Chip)
— Brown or Grey paperboard that is not Clay coated.

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