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  • May 17, 2022

    Rengo Commences Sales of Virus-resistant Corrugated Packaging “VIRUS REN GUARD®

    Rengo Co., Ltd. announces that it has launched the virus-resistant corrugated packaging “VIRUS REN GUARD” due to rising needs for measures against viruses.
    VIRUS REN GUARD is a corrugated box made from linerboard coated with virus-resistant copper compounds. The product has acquired virus-resistant processing certification issued by the Society of International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA) and received a SIAA mark. It is confirmed that viruses on the surface are reduced by at least 99% in 24 hours. The linerboard coated with virus-resistant agent also has good printability, and the printed area has also been verified to have the same virus-resistant effect. It can be used in a wide range of situations besides corrugated boxes e-commerce, moving, medical facilities, and disposable diapers, which are touched directly by many people.
    Rengo will continue to promote the development of products that meet the needs of new ways of life in the future, and at the same time, contribute to the development of a better and sustainable society through the production of high-quality and high value-added packaging while effectively using resources and reducing impact on the global environment.

    VIRUS REN GUARD
    SIAA mark


    This is a symbol for virus resistance established by the Society of International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA). Products printed with the SIAA mark meet the criteria of virus resistance, safety, and appropriate labeling.