KAUKAUNA, Wis. (News release) -- Expera Specialty Solutions is launching its new brand of medical papers known as Health-Gard™. Health-Gard™ medical papers provide sterilizable packaging solutions that meet market requirements for cytotoxicity and microbial barrier. These coating base papers, available in multiple basis weights, are ideal for form-fill-seal and pouch applications where a fiber-free peel is critical. Other Health-Gard™ applications include papers for medical lidding stock and lamination, and medical garments and drapes.

"We believe our customers deserve a wide variety of options to protect their products and serve their clientele, but also provide unique functionality for a diverse array of applications," explained Robyn Buss, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Expera Specialty Solutions. "Our new innovative Health-Gard™ papers offer the durability, cleanliness, and exceptional product performance required for demanding medical applications."

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