Paper packaging adhesives and waterproof grades

Paper Packaging Adhesive Guide: From PVAc to Waterproof D4

PVAc emulsion adhesive (locally known as ‘PoriZol’) is the workhorse of Korean paper packaging. But when waterproofing matters, the right choice is a cross-linked PVAc, PUR hot melt, or PUD: explained through the EN 204 grading system.

April 28, 2026 · PackingMaster
Waterproof paper angle board with coating cross-section

Waterproof Paper Angle Boards: Coating Types, Applications, and Eco Alternatives

How waterproof paper angle boards keep their strength in cold-chain logistics, ocean export, and high-humidity environments: coating chemistry, applications, and the eco-friendly alternatives now replacing PE and wax.

April 28, 2026 · PackingMaster
Pulp price surge and Korean paper industry pressure

Pulp Hits the Ceiling Again: FX, Freight, and Fines Crush Korea's Paper Industry in 2026

International pulp prices are up over 20% year-on-year. With the won at ₩1,500/USD, container freight up 30%, and a ₩338.3B antitrust fine on top, Korea’s paper industry is facing a four-front squeeze.

April 28, 2026 · PackingMaster
WEPACK 2026 Shenzhen exhibition floor

WEPACK 2026 Recap: 137,157 Visitors Make Shenzhen the Global Paper Packaging Battleground

WEPACK 2026 in Shenzhen closed with a record 137,157 visitors. Corrugated, folding cartons, labels, automation, carbon neutrality: every major current of the paper packaging industry was on display. Here is what mattered for global packaging buyers.

April 28, 2026 · PackingMaster
EU PPWR 2026 implementation

EU PPWR August 12 Countdown: What Exporters Must Do Now

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies in full from August 12, 2026. Packaging that fails to meet the new rules cannot enter the EU market. Here is what the regulation requires and how Korean exporters are preparing.

April 27, 2026 · PackingMaster
Korea paper cartel fine

Korea's Paper Cartel: Six Mills Hit With Record ₩338 Billion Fine

Korea’s Fair Trade Commission has imposed a record ₩338.3 billion fine on six paper manufacturers for price-fixing that drove printing paper prices up 71% over nearly four years. Here is what happened and what it means for the industry.

April 27, 2026 · PackingMaster
Paper angle board product photo

What Is a Paper Angle Board? Types, Specifications, and Uses

Paper angle boards are among the most widely used protective packaging materials in logistics and manufacturing. This guide covers their laminated structure, size specifications, and industry applications.

April 26, 2026 · PackingMaster
Corrugated base paper supply crisis 2026

Fire and Fatalities Shake Korea's Corrugated Board Supply: A Mid-2026 Crisis Report

Back-to-back plant fires and workplace fatalities in early 2026 have pushed Korea’s corrugated base paper inventory down 40% year-on-year. We examine the causes and the ripple effects on packaging costs and supply chains.

April 26, 2026 · PackingMaster
2025 Global Packaging Industry in Review

2025 Global Packaging Industry in Review

The global packaging market reached $1.28 trillion in 2025. Three keywords defined the year: EU PPWR enforcement, surging e-commerce demand, and the push for recycled fiber content.

April 26, 2026 · PackingMaster