Converting is a service of preparing paper, sheets, rolls, jumbo rolls, inserts, interleaves and other paper materials for direct use in the customer’s process. The goal is not solely material processing, but delivering it in a form convenient for production, packaging, storage, picking or dispatch.
We convert paper materials so they are ready for work at a production, logistics or packaging station. The scope, parameters, quantities and packaging method are determined individually based on the enquiry.
When to choose converting?
Converting is worth choosing when paper material requires preparation for a specific process and standard delivery form does not match the customer’s method of operation.
The most common reasons for choosing converting:
- material must be prepared in specific batches,
- sheets need to be packed in packs or stacks,
- rolls need to be prepared for use at the workstation,
- inserts or interleaves need to be supplied in ready form,
- customer wants to reduce manual cutting, sorting or kitting,
- material is destined directly for production, warehouse or packaging,
- a repeatable delivery form is required,
- a combination of several services is needed: sheeting, rewinding, winding and packaging.
Converting scope
Converting may include various operations depending on the input material and expected final form. The service can be adapted to materials in sheet, roll, jumbo roll, blank or batch form.
| Material form | Possible scope | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Paper sheets | stacking, packing, batch preparation | packaging, production, interleaving, inserts |
| Paper rolls | roll preparation, labelling, packaging | packaging stations, production, logistics |
| Jumbo rolls | splitting, rewinding, process preparation | further processing and production |
| Flat inserts | packing into packs or batches | e-commerce, envelopes, boxes, packaging |
| Interleaves | preparation for use in warehouse or production | separation, palletising, protection |
| Paper void fill | width selection, roll form and delivery method | parcel and shipment packaging |
| Specialist materials | scope determined individually | production, technical, B2B applications |
Converting for customer processes
The greatest value of converting is tailoring the material to the customer’s method of operation. The material can be prepared so that staff do not need to additionally cut, sort, divide, repack or count it before use.
Converting can facilitate:
- work at the packaging station,
- order picking,
- preparation of materials for production,
- storage of work batches,
- separation of materials by format or grammage,
- handling of recurring shipments,
- implementation of a repeatable packaging process,
- reduction of waste from manual cutting.
Application examples
| Application area | Converting example | Customer benefit |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce | preparation of packaging paper and void fill for dispatch stations | faster order packing |
| Fulfilment | material batches for different box types | process repeatability |
| Production | sheets, inserts or rolls ready for use | fewer auxiliary operations |
| Warehouse | preparation of interleaves, inserts and sheets in packs | easier material retrieval |
| Logistics | paper materials for product protection | more stable packaging and transport |
| Printing / bookbinding | sheets or blanks for further processing | format compatibility with process |
| B2B packaging | rolls, sheets or inserts prepared per order | convenient delivery form |
Converting vs sheeting, rewinding and winding
Converting may combine several operations but is not the same as sheeting, rewinding or winding. It is a broader service focused on preparing a finished delivery form.
| Service | What it involves | When to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Converting | preparation of material for direct use, packaging or storage | when finished delivery form matters |
| Sheeting | cutting material from reel or roll into sheets | when a specific sheet format is needed |
| Rewinding | changing the roll, length, diameter or preparation method | when material is to remain in roll form |
| Winding | preparing a roll with required parameters | when the roll must fit the customer’s process |
| Slitting | dividing material into narrower strips or rolls | when a different material width is needed |
What materials can be converted?
Converting may involve paper, board, technical and specialist materials. Feasibility depends on material parameters, input form and the expected end result.
Most commonly converted materials:
- packaging paper,
- kraft paper,
- packaging paper in sheets,
- packaging paper in rolls,
- paper void fill,
- flat inserts,
- interleaves,
- recycled papers,
- technical papers,
- specialist papers,
- anti-corrosion paper,
- paper and board jumbo rolls,
- solid board and specialist cartons.
Possible final forms
Depending on the customer’s process, the material can be prepared in various final forms.
| Final form | When to choose | Example application |
|---|---|---|
| Packs of sheets | when staff pick up a ready format | packaging, production, interleaving |
| Stacks on pallet | when quick handling of larger batches matters | warehouse, production, logistics |
| Work rolls | when material is to be used at a workstation | packaging, protection, production |
| Jumbo rolls | when material goes to further processing | production, technology lines |
| Flat inserts | when packaging reinforcement is needed | envelopes, parcels, boxes |
| Interleaves | when product separation is needed | pallets, cartons, collective packaging |
| Batch per order | when material is to be divided logistically | fulfilment, warehouses, recurring shipments |
How to select the converting scope?
The converting scope should be determined by how the material will be used after delivery. The key is to establish whether the material is destined for a packaging station, production, warehouse, further processing or directly for order picking.
Key parameters:
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Material type
Specify whether the material is paper, board, jumbo roll, sheet, insert, interleaf, void fill or specialist material. -
Input form
Material may be supplied as a reel, jumbo roll, sheet, blank or batch. -
Final form
Determine whether the result should be packs, stacks, rolls, jumbo rolls, sets, work formats or logistics batches. -
Format or width
For sheets, inserts and interleaves, the format matters. For rolls and jumbo rolls — width, diameter, length and core type. -
Quantity
Quantity can be specified as number of pieces, packs, rolls, sheets, kilograms, metres or pallets. -
Packaging method
Packaging should be matched to storage, transport and subsequent material retrieval. -
Customer process
Material is prepared differently for e-commerce, production, warehouse or further processing.
Typical problems solved by converting
| Problem | How converting helps |
|---|---|
| Material requires manual preparation before use | delivery in finished form reduces additional work |
| Sheets or inserts are inconvenient to retrieve | packs, stacks or work batches can be prepared |
| Roll has incorrect winding | converting can be combined with rewinding |
| Material must match the packaging station | final form is selected for the process |
| Company uses several material formats | separate batches can be prepared by size |
| Production requires repeatability | converting standardises material presentation |
| Material is destined for several locations or departments | batches can be prepared logistically per recipient |
| Customer wants to reduce waste | format and quantity can be matched to actual consumption |
Who is the converting service for?
Converting is intended for companies that need paper materials ready for use without additional preparation by their own team.
It is most commonly used by:
- manufacturing companies,
- packaging companies,
- online shops,
- fulfilment centres,
- warehouses,
- logistics centres,
- packaging manufacturers,
- printing houses,
- bookbinding shops,
- wholesale distributors,
- technical plants,
- picking departments,
- dispatch departments,
- B2B companies using paper in recurring processes.
What information to provide before quotation?
To prepare a converting quotation, information about the material, final form and method of use is required.
When making an enquiry, provide:
- material type,
- input form: reel, jumbo roll, sheet, blank or batch,
- expected final form,
- format, width, length, diameter or length,
- quantity,
- grammage or material thickness,
- packaging method,
- requirements for labelling or batch marking,
- end-use application,
- whether the material requires sheeting, rewinding or winding,
- whether the order is one-off, recurring or a trial,
- logistics requirements: packs, pallets, batches, staged deliveries.
Converting — FAQ
What is paper converting?
Paper converting involves preparing paper materials, sheets, rolls, inserts or interleaves for direct use in the customer’s process. It may include packaging, stacking, kitting, batch preparation, rewinding, sheeting or other individually agreed operations.
What is the difference between converting and sheeting?
Sheeting involves cutting material from a reel or roll into sheets. Converting is a broader service that includes preparation of the finished delivery form, for example packs of sheets, work batches, rolls, inserts or material kits.
What is the difference between converting and rewinding?
Rewinding concerns changing the roll, length, diameter or preparation method of material in a roll. Converting may include rewinding, but its goal is to prepare material in a form ready for use, storage or further production.
What materials can be converted?
Materials that can be converted include packaging papers, kraft, sheets, rolls, jumbo rolls, flat inserts, interleaves, paper void fill, technical papers, specialist papers and selected board materials.
Can converting be performed for an individual customer process?
Yes. The converting scope, format, quantities, packaging method and delivery form are determined individually based on the application, workstation and logistics requirements of the customer.
What information is needed for a converting quotation?
For a quotation, please provide the material type, input form, expected final form, format, quantity, packaging method, application, logistics requirements and whether the material will additionally require sheeting, rewinding or winding.
Order converting of paper materials
Do you need paper, sheets, rolls, inserts, interleaves or other paper materials prepared in a ready-to-use form? Describe the material, expected final form, quantity and application. We will select the converting scope for your production, logistics or packaging process.