Sustainable coating solutions for paper, print & packagingA Pro-Con company

Sustainable solutions by Pro-Con

Put performance on paper.

Vireo barrier coatings help brands and converters replace unnecessary plastic, wax and intentionally added PFAS while protecting the package inside and out.

PFAS-free optionsWater-based systemsRepulpable optionsCustom performanceBacked by Pro-Con

Barrier performance, reimagined

Coatings engineered around the package.

There is no one-size-fits-all sustainable coating. Vireo starts with your substrate, converting process, end use and recovery goals—then builds the performance your package needs.

How we approach sustainability

We put the right pieces together.

A four-part process moving from material and formulation through application and performance
MaterialFormulationApplicationPerformance

The right paper + the right chemistry + the right application = a better package.

What the coating can do

Purpose-built barrier solutions.

Choose a performance need to see common applications, benefits and the questions that help define the right coating system.

Protect fiber. Keep performance.

Oil & Grease Resistance

High-performance protection for paper packaging exposed to oils, fats and grease.

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Keep moisture where it belongs.

Moisture Vapor Barrier

Help protect dry products and paperboard packaging from damaging moisture vapor.

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Paper packaging made to handle moisture.

Water Resistance

Repel water and preserve the strength of fiber-based packages and containers.

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Seal securely with less plastic.

Heat Seal

Reliable heat-seal performance for paper packaging and converting applications.

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Protect the finish and the brand.

Abrasion Resistance

Improve surface durability where scuffing, rubbing and handling can affect appearance.

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Where Vireo works

Made for the real package.

Explore how barrier, sealing and surface protection come together across food service, cups, retail packages and paper overwrap.

Performance for food on the move

Food-Service Packaging

Barrier-coated paper for wraps, trays, boxes and carryout packaging.

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Fiber-forward liquid packaging

Cups & Containers

Barrier performance for hot cups, cold cups, soups and frozen desserts.

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Shelf-ready and brand-ready

Retail Packaging

Protect printed packaging while supporting performance and sustainability goals.

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Replace plastic overwrap with fiber

Paper Overwrap

Heat-sealable paper solutions for tissue, towel and packaged goods.

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A practical path forward

Sustainability backed by converting know-how.

Vireo is part of Pro-Con, bringing coating development together with paper sourcing, printing, sheeting, rewinding and supply-chain expertise.

1 teamFrom substrate selection through finished material.
5 barriersOil, grease, moisture, water, seal and surface needs.
Your specPerformance is matched to the application—not a slogan.

Ready to rethink the barrier?

Let's build a better package.

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