LIMEX Sheet uses limestone as its main raw material, giving it excellent water and durability resistance. Ink will not bleed even when wet, eliminating the need for lamination or waterproofing.
LIMEX Sheet has been featured at innovation exhibitions held in conjunction with the UN Climate Change Conference (COP) and the G20 Energy and Environment Ministers' Meeting. It has been adopted by many companies for applications such as menus, maps, brochures, clear files, and packaging for major restaurant chains. This sheet is manufactured in a domestic factory using 100% renewable energy, with subsidies from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability.
Traditional paper can have fibers protruding from the cut edges, which can catch on fingers and cause tears or cuts. The resin contained in LIMEX covers part of the cut surface, making it resistant to tearing and providing a smooth, pleasant feel.
Offset, LBP, Digital Printing
■ Main Applications
150μm: Posters, Flyers, Brochures, POP Displays
200μm: Posters, Flyers, Brochures, POP Displays
300μm: Business Cards, Menu Booklets, Folding Boxes, POP Displays
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LIMEX is a next-generation material developed by TBM as an alternative to plastic and paper. TBM acquired the domestic patent for "LIMEX" in 2014, and the basic patent is registered in over 40 countries, including Japan, China, Europe, and the United States. It is registered on the UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) platform for the dissemination of sustainable technologies as an excellent Japanese technology.Limestone, the main raw material, is a resource that Japan can supply 100% domestically. It is also abundant worldwide and can be easily re-resourced and materially recycled using existing recycling facilities. Since its manufacturing process uses almost no wood or water, it helps preserve limited global resources compared to paper, and it can also reduce CO2 emissions throughout the product's lifecycle compared to conventional plastics.
LIMEX is an inorganic filler-dispersed composite material containing 50% or more inorganic substances such as calcium carbonate, corresponding to the JSA standard (JSA-S1008). Developed in Japan, LIMEX can be formed into alternative products for plastic and paper using limestone as its main raw material, and it is also recyclable.External Environment 01
By 2050, approximately 51% of the world's population*1 could face high water risk.
External Environment 02
Global paper consumption is projected to increase by approximately 1.3 times by 2030 and 1.7 times by 2050, compared to 2015 levels.*2
Environmental Contribution
"LIMEX Sheet" significantly reduces petroleum usage compared to conventional petroleum-derived plastic sheets.
Therefore, it contributes to the conservation of limited petroleum resources and can suppress CO2 emissions throughout the entire lifecycle, from raw material procurement to disposal (incineration).
Since "LIMEX" can be easily materially recycled using existing recycling facilities, just like a single material, we offer "LIMEX R Pellet," which is re-pelletized waste generated during the manufacturing process of "LIMEX Sheet," and "LIMEX UP Pellet," which is re-pelletized used LIMEX products.
Furthermore, there are already numerous successful examples of material recycling initiatives in collaboration with businesses, consumers, and local governments.
For the environmental impacts occurring throughout the product's lifecycle, we are working to visualize and mitigate them through LCA.
Notes
※1 WWF, Water Risk Filter Brief https://wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wwf_wrf_brief_scenarios_hr.pdf
※2 Union of Concerned Scientists 2014, Planting for the Future https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2014/10/planting-for-the-future.pdf