Skanem qualified as label conversion partner for Thinfilm NFC tags

To achieve qualified status as a Thinfilm partner, Skanem completed a comprehensive evaluation program during which the company demonstrated its ability to establish and automate key production processes. Skanem also consistently met designated standards related to manufacturing flow, tag application, process control, in-line testing/discrimination, product quality, production yield, and transfer/security, according to Thinfilm.

‘Customized solutions and a strong customer focus have positioned Skanem as a leader in the packaging industry for more than a century,’ said Thinfilm CEO Davor Sutija. ‘We are delighted to partner with the company and look forward to collaborating in the months and years to come.’

The addition of Skanem to its partner ecosystem also extends Thinfilm’s reach in European and Asian markets, and further improves the services and support it provides to existing and future customers.

Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, Skanem is one of Europe's largest producers of self-adhesive labels, with 13 production sites in nine countries throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. The company serves brands of all sizes across a range of industries, including food, beverage, personal care, homecare, automotive, industrial, and pharmaceuticals. Skanem’s current customers include both large multinational groups as well as smaller companies.

As a qualified Thinfilm partner, Skanem is able to facilitate the delivery of custom smart label products to its customers that feature Thinfilm’s NFC tags and technology, integrated software, conversion services, label design, and printing. Thinfilm NFC tags integrate with its CNECT cloud-based platform to enable brands to connect directly with consumers through interactive products.

Maryne Lemvik, executive vice president of product and business development at Skanem, said: ‘Skanem prides itself on delivering value to our customers through continuous improvement and innovation. With this partnership, Skanem offers its customers the best in NFC-enabled smart labels, which add immense value through more effective promotion, protection, and tracking functionality. We are eager to introduce Thinfilm’s NFC solutions to our customer base.’