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All the links in the sustainable paper packaging supply chain: Paper Companies Suppliers to Paper Mills Converters - QSR and Flexible Packaging CPG Brand Owners Private Equity Partners Logistic Partners

We offer a host of business services

New Hire Mentoring
If you have new talent joining your team, they would greatly benefit from a structured mentoring program. With a combination of technical instruction and soft skill guidance, they can advance much faster in their new role.
Peer Benchmarking
In a competitive market, it is important to have insights on how well you compare with the competition.
Product Design Assessment
A thorough review of the grade recipe, product specifications, and end use attributes.
Water based barrier coating supplier options
We have an extensive library of suppliers of water-based barrier coatings. The database includes what products they offer, and application methods.
Problem Solving
There is never a shortage of sticky issues that impact productivity or the bottom line. Structured problem solving projects are successful a high percentage of the time when they are used correctly.
Accelerating New Product Innovation
The process of innovating new paper grades can be delayed by a host of factors. WIth the marketplace clamoring for new barrier coated papers, you need high octane fuel in your innovation engine.
Trial Planning and Execution
Performing trials and analyzing the data that follows is often a challenge for some organizations. Let us help improve your ratio of successful trial investments.
Field Technical Service
Having someone on site to observe trials, problem solve or just listen can be the difference between failing and maintaining a customer relationship.
Recyclability/Compostability Testing Certification
In order for true sustainability claims, your products need to be tested and certified against recognized standards. We can help you navigate this landscape.
Let me know how I can help your team!
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Latest innovation news


Paper will be displacing plastic films in a number of new flexible packaging structures, with layers of barrier protection.
Industrial Composting facilities are expanding in the US and Canada. For papers that cannot be recycled, composting is the next best option.
Nanocellulose, in both fibril and in crystalline form, offers new properties for base sheet substrates and coatings
Biobased polymers offer barrier properties and recyclability/compostability
Farm in Focus
New technology for coating application methodsds
Packaging materials need to be recyclable or compostable to keep them out of the landfill
Want to learn more about how Nextep Partners can help your project?
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Nextep Partners LLC is a consulting company that offers customized technical resources for companies with sustainable packaging objectives.
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810-689-3147
nextepartners@gmail.com
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