PDL SPECIALTY PAPERS

Packaging Papers

PDL’s lightweight papers are specially designed for food packaging, combining strength and flexibility with a minimal environmental footprint.

Sustainable Packaging Papers

Innovating for a Greener Future

PDL offers a range of eco-friendly papers designed to meet diverse needs in food packaging applications. Our lightweight eco-papers include uncoated, coated, and extra-lightweight varieties, with or without specific grease-resistant barrier treatments. These free-from-harmful PFAS papers are compostable, recyclable, and used in various applications such as drinking straws, greaseproof paper for quick-service restaurants, and mousseline—a paper used in the lamination of aluminum foil or extrusion coating.

In today’s interconnected global market, where environmental sustainability and financial success go hand in hand, efficient resource management is more important than ever. Our expertise GreenFiber Technology, combined with advanced lightweight paper manufacturing processes, enables PDL to produce packaging papers with minimal use of natural resources and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Our Certifications

Sustainable Packaging Papers

Our Product Range

PDL is a leading supplier of specialty papers for a multitude of end applications. We create and develop ultralight and sustainable groundbreaking papers with unique functionalities designed to meet your needs and give you a competitive edge.

PrimaFoodWrap (OGR Papers)

PrimaFoodWrap is a new-generation oil- and grease-resistant paper made from 100% virgin fibers and no harmful PFAS.

Compostable, recyclable to achieve the required KIT level, PrimaFoodWrap offers excellent printability.

Colors	Bleached/ Unbleached
Weights	29, 35 g/m²
Format	Range of widths and small roll formats.

PrimaStraw (Straw wrap papers)

PrimaStraw was developed by PDL in close collaboration with drinking straw manufacturers.

100% biosourced, Primastraw is compostable, recyclable, and designed for flawless crimping on high-speed straw machines, offering excellent printability.

Colors	Bleached
Weights	25, 28 g/m²
Format	Range of widths and small bobbins to meet customer needs.

PrimaPack for Extrusion and Lamination

PDL’s PrimaPack papers are thin, food-contact papers used in a variety of demanding applications requiring extrusion, lamination, or serving as a coating base. Their low basis weight, cleanliness, adhesive holdout, and smooth surface make them ideal for foil lamination. These papers are also well-suited for extrusion coating with polyethylene (PE), polylactic acid (PLA), PE/PLA blends, or other polymers used in food wraps, particularly where a moisture barrier is essential.

These papers have been designed for easy printing.

Appearance	White, translucent
Weights	14-40 g/m²
Technical Properties	Food contact, High strength: tear & adhesion properties, Smoothness and uniformity, Printability (flexo)

PrimaPack as waxing base

PDL’s mousseline papers are also used in the production of wet and dry wax papers for both home and commercial food preparation and storage. These lightweight papers offer high strength and uniform formation, providing optimal wet or dry wax holdout and minimizing or eliminating pinholes.

These papers have been specifically designed for converting.

Appearance	White, translucent
Weights	14-40 g/m²
Technical Properties	Food contact, High strength: tear & adhesion properties, Smoothness and uniformity, Printability (flexo)

Technological leadership *

Paper machines

Production

85 000 MT

Employees

360

Clients

400

* Data for PVL, the holding company of PDL & PDV

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

What types of specialty paper do you offer?

PDL offers a wide range of lightweight specialty papers, including baking and food packaging papers, fine papers for the printing industry, rolling papers for RYO/MYO applications, lightweight packaging papers, and premium tissue papers.

What is the difference between recycled paper and eco-friendly paper?

Recycled paper is made from post-consumer or post-industrial waste, reducing the need for virgin fibers and lowering waste sent to landfills. Eco-friendly paper refers to any paper produced with sustainable practices, which may include recycled content, responsibly sourced fibers, or environmentally friendly certifications like FSC® or PEFC.

Which products are biodegradable or compostable?

PDL offers several biodegradable and compostable products, including Primabake free-from-harmful PFAS baking paper and Primafoodwrap compostable food wrap.

What does it mean for paper to be FSC® or PEFC certified?

FSC® certification ensures that paper comes from responsibly managed forests that meet environmental and social standards. PEFC certification guarantees that products support sustainable forest management across the supply chain.

How should paper be stored to keep it in optimal condition?

Store paper in dry environments away from moisture, in sealed packaging to avoid dust and contaminants, and flat or upright to prevent curling or damage.

Do you offer customization options for paper weight, size, and finish?

Yes, PDL offers a variety of customization options and lightweight papers ranging from 10 g/m² to 65 g/m² with thickness tailored to your needs. Papers are also offered in custom sizes for rolls, sheets, or reams and finishes such as matte, glossy, white or natural. PDL can customize paper dimensions to meet specific requirements, including a maximum width of 120 cm. Standard core diameters are 70, 76, 120 and 152 mm or 2.7”, 3”, 4.7” and 6”.

Do you offer specific labeling on the paper boxes?

Yes, PDL provides customized labeling options for packaging. We can tailor labels to include specific information or branding elements as per your specifications.

Do you have a traceability system in place?

PDL maintains a robust traceability system, ensuring comprehensive tracking of our products throughout the supply chain. This system guarantees product integrity and safety.

Do you have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy?

PDL is deeply committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Our eco-responsible practices include adopting responsible paper production technologies, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring that our products are recyclable and compostable. As part of its CSR policy, PDL also deploys a wide range of societal actions.

Can you accommodate comprehensive customer questionnaires covering areas such as Quality, Hygiene, Safety, Environment, HR, and Production?

PDL is prepared to address detailed customer questionnaires encompassing various aspects of our operations. We are committed to transparency and providing thorough information to meet your evaluation criteria.