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REDDITCH, UK, Sept. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -Greater flexibility and enhanced capabilities are central to the latest folder-gluing investment by shelf-ready packaging specialists, East Lancashire Box Company.

The family-run business will take delivery of a new BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 A2 at its site in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, in November this year. The new asset is set to replace one of three machines at the dedicated gluing facility. The new folder-gluer will enable the processing of wider boxes, opening doors to new business opportunities with both customers and trade.

“Being only able to glue to 1,200 mm has limited us to some degree in the work we can say yes to. As retailers have moved away from plastic in recent years, demand for corrugated shelf-ready packaging (SRP) has increased massively,” said Peter Ingham, Sales Director at East Lancashire Box Company. “SRP is what we do, and we want to be the very best at it. Investing in the latest cutting-edge technologies is important for us to be able to meet demand and deliver the quality our customers expect, on time, every time.”

While the investment was already in the planning prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the offer of a UK Government loan incentivised the East Lancashire Box Company team to purchase now, rather than later. “Even though the economy is currently in recession, grocery retail is buoyant and 85% of our business is for food and drink applications,” added Mr Ingham. “We truly believe that by investing now, we will be stronger for it and are essentially future-proofing the company by expanding the variety of boxes we can run on our lines.”

The business, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, is a long-standing BOBST customer, having already purchased two VISIONCUT die-cutters in 2006 and 2012 and a folder-gluer in 2011.

EXPERTFOLD 165 A2 delivers exceptionally precise, accurate and smooth folding at high speeds, supporting East Lancashire Box Company’s ambitions for increased efficiency and productivity. Reduced make-ready times enhance this further; the changeover time from 4 corner to crash-lock boxes has been reduced by 50%.

Simple setting and retrieval of job data makes EXPERTFOLD easy to use and improves accuracy, helping to minimise waste and improve overall quality.

Nick Geary, Area Sales Manager, Business Unit Sheet-Fed at BOBST, said: “East Lancashire Box Company is a leader in the field of SRP. By choosing EXPERTFOLD, the team will enjoy greater versatility and unrivalled quality, while demonstrating a firm commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring competitiveness in the market. We are delighted that they once again chose BOBST for their folding-gluing needs.”

East Lancashire Box Company offers an end-to-end packaging service, from concept to production, and has 60 employees. The site in Accrington is in addition to the company’s print and die-cutting head office in Rishton, Blackburn.

Bobst to deliver EXPERTFOLD 165 A2 folder-gluer to East Lancashire Box's site in Clayton-le-Moors, UK

Posted in: Packaging Technology 09/24/2020 - 08:45

REDDITCH, UK, Sept. 24, 2020 (Press Release) -Greater flexibility and enhanced capabilities are central to the latest folder-gluing investment by shelf-ready packaging specialists, East Lancashire Box Company.

The family-run business will take delivery of a new BOBST EXPERTFOLD 165 A2 at its site in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, in November this year. The new asset is set to replace one of three machines at the dedicated gluing facility. The new folder-gluer will enable the processing of wider boxes, opening doors to new business opportunities with both customers and trade.

“Being only able to glue to 1,200 mm has limited us to some degree in the work we can say yes to. As retailers have moved away from plastic in recent years, demand for corrugated shelf-ready packaging (SRP) has increased massively,” said Peter Ingham, Sales Director at East Lancashire Box Company. “SRP is what we do, and we want to be the very best at it. Investing in the latest cutting-edge technologies is important for us to be able to meet demand and deliver the quality our customers expect, on time, every time.”

While the investment was already in the planning prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the offer of a UK Government loan incentivised the East Lancashire Box Company team to purchase now, rather than later. “Even though the economy is currently in recession, grocery retail is buoyant and 85% of our business is for food and drink applications,” added Mr Ingham. “We truly believe that by investing now, we will be stronger for it and are essentially future-proofing the company by expanding the variety of boxes we can run on our lines.”

The business, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, is a long-standing BOBST customer, having already purchased two VISIONCUT die-cutters in 2006 and 2012 and a folder-gluer in 2011.

EXPERTFOLD 165 A2 delivers exceptionally precise, accurate and smooth folding at high speeds, supporting East Lancashire Box Company’s ambitions for increased efficiency and productivity. Reduced make-ready times enhance this further; the changeover time from 4 corner to crash-lock boxes has been reduced by 50%.

Simple setting and retrieval of job data makes EXPERTFOLD easy to use and improves accuracy, helping to minimise waste and improve overall quality.

Nick Geary, Area Sales Manager, Business Unit Sheet-Fed at BOBST, said: “East Lancashire Box Company is a leader in the field of SRP. By choosing EXPERTFOLD, the team will enjoy greater versatility and unrivalled quality, while demonstrating a firm commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring competitiveness in the market. We are delighted that they once again chose BOBST for their folding-gluing needs.”

East Lancashire Box Company offers an end-to-end packaging service, from concept to production, and has 60 employees. The site in Accrington is in addition to the company’s print and die-cutting head office in Rishton, Blackburn.

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MEX, Switzerland , Sept. 18, 2020 (Press Release) -It’s 20 years since BOBST launched its POWER REGISTER system to the packaging market. The ‘no contact’ sheet feeding system was an industry-first and remains unique in its capabilities today. Designed to enable accurate positioning of printed sheets before being die-cut, it was an integral part of the SPRINTERA 106 PER that delivered the ultimate cut-to-print register for supreme product quality.

By reducing setting times and eliminating feed related stops, POWER REGISTER was developed to significantly boost productivity and throughput for customers.

Its original features, including lateral correction of the pile, lateral and longitudinal correction of processed sheets for registration, double sheet sensing and automatic synchronisation of the sheet arrival, have been continually innovated and new technologies incorporated into the POWER REGISTER system over the past two decades.

Bodo Junge, Product Marketing Director Folding Carton at BOBST said: “Our commitment to customers has always been to support them in achieving operational excellence in terms of productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. BOBST was ahead of the curve when we first launched POWER REGISTER 20 years ago and to this day, thanks to that commitment, it remains an unrivalled technology that provides our customers with outstanding competitive advantage.”

When POWER REGISTER II was launched in 2012, not only did it have an easier set-up program, it was able to handle a wider variety of substrates, including transparent, black, metalized or varnished, too. It also offered greater flexibility in job layouts by allowing sheets to be registered using the sheet edge, specially printed front and side marks, or the print itself.

Its innovative bottom print registration feature enables operators to convert litho-laminated microflute jobs with superb quality and accuracy. Creasing sheets from the reverse not only improves the blank itself but also assists downstream processing, such as folding and gluing, for greater line efficiency.

At Drupa 2016, BOBST unveiled its third generation POWER REGISTER on the MASTERCUT 106 PER flatbed die-cutter. With greater automation and the ability to handle all materials at full speed perfectly, it delivers outstanding accuracy and performance for the industry. This latest version has a 65% larger correction range at the front edge of the sheet, reducing production stops by 80%, and guarantees 100% no-sheet-edge contact.

All POWER REGISTER systems are today equipped with the auto teach-in function that automatically calibrates its cameras according to the print on the sheet, eliminating possible human errors and enabling faster set-up while making job changeover easier for the operator. Like its predecessor, it has the optional bottom reading feature for improved litho-lamination sheet processing.

POWER REGISTER is available on a range of BOBST die-cutters, including MASTERCUT 106/145 PER, EXPERTCUT 106/145 PER and VISIONCUT 106 PE/145 PER, as well as the hot foil stamper, MASTERFOIL 106 PR.

Bodo Junge added: “Bringing undisputed value to production lines around the world, POWER REGISTER has continued to be an innovation highlight for BOBST and retains its industry game-changer status. A sophisticated and intelligent system, it gives operators never-before-seen quality and precision at highest performance levels.”

BOBST marks 20 years of three generation POWER REGISTER system for packaging market

Posted in: Mills 09/21/2020 - 04:43

MEX, Switzerland , Sept. 18, 2020 (Press Release) -It’s 20 years since BOBST launched its POWER REGISTER system to the packaging market. The ‘no contact’ sheet feeding system was an industry-first and remains unique in its capabilities today. Designed to enable accurate positioning of printed sheets before being die-cut, it was an integral part of the SPRINTERA 106 PER that delivered the ultimate cut-to-print register for supreme product quality.

By reducing setting times and eliminating feed related stops, POWER REGISTER was developed to significantly boost productivity and throughput for customers.

Its original features, including lateral correction of the pile, lateral and longitudinal correction of processed sheets for registration, double sheet sensing and automatic synchronisation of the sheet arrival, have been continually innovated and new technologies incorporated into the POWER REGISTER system over the past two decades.

Bodo Junge, Product Marketing Director Folding Carton at BOBST said: “Our commitment to customers has always been to support them in achieving operational excellence in terms of productivity, efficiency and waste reduction. BOBST was ahead of the curve when we first launched POWER REGISTER 20 years ago and to this day, thanks to that commitment, it remains an unrivalled technology that provides our customers with outstanding competitive advantage.”

When POWER REGISTER II was launched in 2012, not only did it have an easier set-up program, it was able to handle a wider variety of substrates, including transparent, black, metalized or varnished, too. It also offered greater flexibility in job layouts by allowing sheets to be registered using the sheet edge, specially printed front and side marks, or the print itself.

Its innovative bottom print registration feature enables operators to convert litho-laminated microflute jobs with superb quality and accuracy. Creasing sheets from the reverse not only improves the blank itself but also assists downstream processing, such as folding and gluing, for greater line efficiency.

At Drupa 2016, BOBST unveiled its third generation POWER REGISTER on the MASTERCUT 106 PER flatbed die-cutter. With greater automation and the ability to handle all materials at full speed perfectly, it delivers outstanding accuracy and performance for the industry. This latest version has a 65% larger correction range at the front edge of the sheet, reducing production stops by 80%, and guarantees 100% no-sheet-edge contact.

All POWER REGISTER systems are today equipped with the auto teach-in function that automatically calibrates its cameras according to the print on the sheet, eliminating possible human errors and enabling faster set-up while making job changeover easier for the operator. Like its predecessor, it has the optional bottom reading feature for improved litho-lamination sheet processing.

POWER REGISTER is available on a range of BOBST die-cutters, including MASTERCUT 106/145 PER, EXPERTCUT 106/145 PER and VISIONCUT 106 PE/145 PER, as well as the hot foil stamper, MASTERFOIL 106 PR.

Bodo Junge added: “Bringing undisputed value to production lines around the world, POWER REGISTER has continued to be an innovation highlight for BOBST and retains its industry game-changer status. A sophisticated and intelligent system, it gives operators never-before-seen quality and precision at highest performance levels.”

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SAN GIORGIO MONFERRATO, Italy , Sept. 17, 2020 (Press Release) -The packaging market is in a profound transformation. Brand Owners expect faster time-to-market and more sustainable solutions. To address these needs, BOBST announces the launch of the EXPERT RS 6003 a new generation gravure printing press, which will enable gravure converters to tackle today’s market challenges.  

“Technology directed to bringing equipment and process performance always a step forward to the market current and future requirements is always on the move at BOBST” explains Jonathan Giubilato, Gravure Product Line Manager at Bobst Italia. “The flexible packaging market demands increasingly short run production, packaging versioning, lighter, thinner, recyclable solutions, global color consistency, then we are ready to support our converting customers with solutions delivering faster time to market, increased quality, productivity, agility and safety. Gravure technology is of course no exception”. 

Flexibility and productivity are the words for the EXPERT RS 6003, which can reach the maximum speed of 500 m/min and be configured with either shaftless or shafted printing cylinders.

Configuration options extend to the inking system choice, to ensure the best quality output according to production requirements. The standard MPI (Multi-Purpose Inking) or the optional HSM (High Speed Metering) inking systems, both deliver consistent repeatable high-quality printing under any conditions and with all ink and solvent types.

To make press make-ready and job changeovers easier and faster, BOBST has devised a new, innovative system exclusive to the EXPERT RS 6003. Flex Trolley is a service-type trolley that can either stay onboard during printing or be removed after the print unit has been set-up. This reduces considerably the minimum number of trolleys required for press operation and allows maximum flexibility for the changeover operations.

The drying system integrates many of the technical hallmarks of BOBST drying technology that have been revisited to ensure the required drying efficiency with a shorter hood length. This solution shortens considerably the web length in the press with a consequent waste decrease of about 30% at start-up and changeover compared to conventional drying chambers.  

The press handles high-speed printing with both solvent and water-based inks, and it is oneECG-ready. BOBST has pioneered the use of the Extended Color Gamut (ECG) in gravure with its oneECG solution, that is opening the doors of the digital world for gravure printing to step into a new mode of keeping the pace up with today’s market requirements.

In line with BOBST vision where connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability are the cornerstones of packaging production, monitoring Apps and BOBST Connect are available for fully remote connectivity and support.

“With our latest developments in gravure we are reinventing the process and reviving the advantages of gravure in a way that gives a factual answer to the question whether gravure is capable of evolving in today’s market transformation to secure a future and sustainable growth to the users,” commented Jonathan Giubilato, Product Line Manager Gravure at Bobst Italia “We have the tools in place – equipment, processes, digitalized workflows - that will change the industry mindset about gravure and pave the way to a solid future for our gravure printing customers”, he concludes.

BOBST launches EXPERT RS 6003 new generation gravure printing press for flexible materials

Posted in: Packaging Technology 09/17/2020 - 08:36

SAN GIORGIO MONFERRATO, Italy , Sept. 17, 2020 (Press Release) -The packaging market is in a profound transformation. Brand Owners expect faster time-to-market and more sustainable solutions. To address these needs, BOBST announces the launch of the EXPERT RS 6003 a new generation gravure printing press, which will enable gravure converters to tackle today’s market challenges.  

“Technology directed to bringing equipment and process performance always a step forward to the market current and future requirements is always on the move at BOBST” explains Jonathan Giubilato, Gravure Product Line Manager at Bobst Italia. “The flexible packaging market demands increasingly short run production, packaging versioning, lighter, thinner, recyclable solutions, global color consistency, then we are ready to support our converting customers with solutions delivering faster time to market, increased quality, productivity, agility and safety. Gravure technology is of course no exception”. 

Flexibility and productivity are the words for the EXPERT RS 6003, which can reach the maximum speed of 500 m/min and be configured with either shaftless or shafted printing cylinders.

Configuration options extend to the inking system choice, to ensure the best quality output according to production requirements. The standard MPI (Multi-Purpose Inking) or the optional HSM (High Speed Metering) inking systems, both deliver consistent repeatable high-quality printing under any conditions and with all ink and solvent types.

To make press make-ready and job changeovers easier and faster, BOBST has devised a new, innovative system exclusive to the EXPERT RS 6003. Flex Trolley is a service-type trolley that can either stay onboard during printing or be removed after the print unit has been set-up. This reduces considerably the minimum number of trolleys required for press operation and allows maximum flexibility for the changeover operations.

The drying system integrates many of the technical hallmarks of BOBST drying technology that have been revisited to ensure the required drying efficiency with a shorter hood length. This solution shortens considerably the web length in the press with a consequent waste decrease of about 30% at start-up and changeover compared to conventional drying chambers.  

The press handles high-speed printing with both solvent and water-based inks, and it is oneECG-ready. BOBST has pioneered the use of the Extended Color Gamut (ECG) in gravure with its oneECG solution, that is opening the doors of the digital world for gravure printing to step into a new mode of keeping the pace up with today’s market requirements.

In line with BOBST vision where connectivity, digitalization, automation and sustainability are the cornerstones of packaging production, monitoring Apps and BOBST Connect are available for fully remote connectivity and support.

“With our latest developments in gravure we are reinventing the process and reviving the advantages of gravure in a way that gives a factual answer to the question whether gravure is capable of evolving in today’s market transformation to secure a future and sustainable growth to the users,” commented Jonathan Giubilato, Product Line Manager Gravure at Bobst Italia “We have the tools in place – equipment, processes, digitalized workflows - that will change the industry mindset about gravure and pave the way to a solid future for our gravure printing customers”, he concludes.

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GIORGIO MONFERRATO, Italy , Sept. 9, 2020 (Press Release) -Gravure is a printing process that has been spoken of relatively little of late, compared with other printing methods that have undergone a very fast transformation. However, the demands of the fast-moving consumers good industry have been pressing on gravure printing just as much: increasingly short run production and time-to-market, packaging customization, ready to recycle packaging substrates and the need for global brand color consistency.

“Gravure is still the most highly regarded printing process for packaging due to its unique capability to create fine print and incredibly sharp definition graphics with an unmatched eye-catching shelf appeal – all at very high speeds and low costs” says Jonathan Giubilato, Gravure Product Line Manager at Bobst Italia, BOBST’s Center of Excellence for gravure printing, laminating and coating technologies. 

“However, the time has come for gravure to get out of its well-established comfort zone of medium and high-volume productions and become a printing technology to be considered for all of today’s market requirements”.

Global color consistency is a conformity that brand owners aim to achieve on a global scale because when it comes to their favorite brands, consumers tend to perceive the lack of color consistency as a product quality issue. Therefore, printers and packaging converters must be equipped to deliver on this request and the adoption of the Extended Color Gamut (ECG) technology is one of the essential conditions.

oneECG for gravure printing presses is an open-partnership system to multiple suppliers, developed for use with solvent-based and water-based inks. oneECG partners along the value chain collaborate to achieve the highest color stability, repeatability and consistency and are certified to ensure quality of results on BOBST gravure ECG ready presses.

The adoption of the Extended Color Gamut printing in gravure can bring many additional advantages in addition to the 100% repeatability of color consistency and print job quality.

These benefits include:

  • More effective job preparation, reliable color profile activities offline and keeping the variables controlled on the machine
  • Savings on inks and time as there is no need to change colors in the print units at job changeovers. ECG fixed palette colors remain always on press
  • Enhanced agility on print cycles even for shorter print runs, with greatly reduced time to market
  • Possibility to make a series of job variants share the same engraved print cylinders
  • Less cylinders and Pantone color in stock
  • Reduction of parts to be cleaned, saving operator time and material costs
  • Technology retrofittable on installed gravure presses

Jonathan concludes “The time has come for the gravure printing technology to become an active part of the packaging industry’s ongoing transformation. We have achieved outstanding results following intense R&D investments and print trials and there is no doubt that ECG in gravure represents the next big leap in flexible packaging printing. There is exciting opportunity for gravure converters to embrace the sector’s next significant step-change and ensure the best future for their gravure operations. As a turnkey industry partner, BOBST has everything in place to support them making the switch”.

BOBST introduces gravure printing for flexible packaging with oneECG

Posted in: Packaging Technology 09/09/2020 - 12:32

GIORGIO MONFERRATO, Italy , Sept. 9, 2020 (Press Release) -Gravure is a printing process that has been spoken of relatively little of late, compared with other printing methods that have undergone a very fast transformation. However, the demands of the fast-moving consumers good industry have been pressing on gravure printing just as much: increasingly short run production and time-to-market, packaging customization, ready to recycle packaging substrates and the need for global brand color consistency.

“Gravure is still the most highly regarded printing process for packaging due to its unique capability to create fine print and incredibly sharp definition graphics with an unmatched eye-catching shelf appeal – all at very high speeds and low costs” says Jonathan Giubilato, Gravure Product Line Manager at Bobst Italia, BOBST’s Center of Excellence for gravure printing, laminating and coating technologies. 

“However, the time has come for gravure to get out of its well-established comfort zone of medium and high-volume productions and become a printing technology to be considered for all of today’s market requirements”.

Global color consistency is a conformity that brand owners aim to achieve on a global scale because when it comes to their favorite brands, consumers tend to perceive the lack of color consistency as a product quality issue. Therefore, printers and packaging converters must be equipped to deliver on this request and the adoption of the Extended Color Gamut (ECG) technology is one of the essential conditions.

oneECG for gravure printing presses is an open-partnership system to multiple suppliers, developed for use with solvent-based and water-based inks. oneECG partners along the value chain collaborate to achieve the highest color stability, repeatability and consistency and are certified to ensure quality of results on BOBST gravure ECG ready presses.

The adoption of the Extended Color Gamut printing in gravure can bring many additional advantages in addition to the 100% repeatability of color consistency and print job quality.

These benefits include:

  • More effective job preparation, reliable color profile activities offline and keeping the variables controlled on the machine
  • Savings on inks and time as there is no need to change colors in the print units at job changeovers. ECG fixed palette colors remain always on press
  • Enhanced agility on print cycles even for shorter print runs, with greatly reduced time to market
  • Possibility to make a series of job variants share the same engraved print cylinders
  • Less cylinders and Pantone color in stock
  • Reduction of parts to be cleaned, saving operator time and material costs
  • Technology retrofittable on installed gravure presses

Jonathan concludes “The time has come for the gravure printing technology to become an active part of the packaging industry’s ongoing transformation. We have achieved outstanding results following intense R&D investments and print trials and there is no doubt that ECG in gravure represents the next big leap in flexible packaging printing. There is exciting opportunity for gravure converters to embrace the sector’s next significant step-change and ensure the best future for their gravure operations. As a turnkey industry partner, BOBST has everything in place to support them making the switch”.

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ARLÖV, Sweden , Sept. 3, 2020 (Press Release) -FrontPac continues its path of expanding its operations by investing in new machines. Despite covid-19, FrontPac has had a large demand for packaging. 40 million SEK is now being invested in new production equipment, including an in-line corrugated board machine.

“The investment opens up new market opportunities,” says Martin Enocson, CEO at FrontPac.

The investment enables a doubling of capacity

In Arlöv FrontPac manufactures packaging that customers fill with goods all around Europe. To stand strong for future expansion, another in-line corrugated board machine has been ordered from Bobst in Switzerland to the factory in Arlöv, which means a doubling of capacity. At the same time, an equipment is ordered that enables the production of pre-printed liner. This means that FrontPac can enter markets like e-commerce packaging and transport-oriented corrugated packaging. Production Manager Claus Dalgaard is responsible for creating the plan for how the installation of the new equipment should be executed without disturbing the daily operation. The machines will be put into operation at the beginning of 2021.

“Our main business is offset-printed corrugated packaging, but now we will also be able to offer customers a simpler printing method that is good for large series. The same equipment can be used for digital printing on a roll, which we believe will be the future” says Jesper Ladelfa, Marketing- and Sales Manager at FrontPac.

In recent years, FrontPac has acquired a number of companies in Sweden, which has made this continued expansion possible. The company has doubled its turnover in six years and has set its sights on another doubling.

Proximity to customers an advantage during pandemics

FrontPac is close to the customers, which has proven to be an advantage during the world’s lock-downs. Deliveries have been secured thanks to large security stocks of paper and efficient work among staff to minimize the risk of infection spreading. Unlike many industries and companies that were negatively affected during the pandemic, FrontPac has been standing strong. The pandemic has led to new inventions that have gone well during this period, while certain segments have continued to go well. Now FrontPac is ready to take on even larger assignments with the doubled production capacity.

“We are proud that our customers give us the confidence to deliver their packaging. It drives us to develop and to show that it is possible to conduct efficient production in Sweden” says Martin Enocson

During the spring, FrontPac launched a number of new products. Some examples are a pizza-sleeve in cardboard that replaces the plastic bag, a take-away lunch box that makes it easy to take the food home and a climate-smart protective visor for healthcare staff. The visor is something FrontPac is especially proud of as it has a price picture that is significantly lower than others on the market.

ABOUT US

FrontPac is Scandinavia’s leading manufacturer of packaging in offset printed corrugated cardboard. We are a complete packaging manufacturer, from paper on roll through our own conversion to finished packaging. We are located in Arlöv just outside Malmö and we currently have around 150 employees with a turnover of around SEK 300 million.

FrontPac expands its operations by investing SEK 40 million in new production equipment during Covid-19

Posted in: Packaging Technology 09/09/2020 - 10:28

ARLÖV, Sweden , Sept. 3, 2020 (Press Release) -FrontPac continues its path of expanding its operations by investing in new machines. Despite covid-19, FrontPac has had a large demand for packaging. 40 million SEK is now being invested in new production equipment, including an in-line corrugated board machine.

“The investment opens up new market opportunities,” says Martin Enocson, CEO at FrontPac.

The investment enables a doubling of capacity

In Arlöv FrontPac manufactures packaging that customers fill with goods all around Europe. To stand strong for future expansion, another in-line corrugated board machine has been ordered from Bobst in Switzerland to the factory in Arlöv, which means a doubling of capacity. At the same time, an equipment is ordered that enables the production of pre-printed liner. This means that FrontPac can enter markets like e-commerce packaging and transport-oriented corrugated packaging. Production Manager Claus Dalgaard is responsible for creating the plan for how the installation of the new equipment should be executed without disturbing the daily operation. The machines will be put into operation at the beginning of 2021.

“Our main business is offset-printed corrugated packaging, but now we will also be able to offer customers a simpler printing method that is good for large series. The same equipment can be used for digital printing on a roll, which we believe will be the future” says Jesper Ladelfa, Marketing- and Sales Manager at FrontPac.

In recent years, FrontPac has acquired a number of companies in Sweden, which has made this continued expansion possible. The company has doubled its turnover in six years and has set its sights on another doubling.

Proximity to customers an advantage during pandemics

FrontPac is close to the customers, which has proven to be an advantage during the world’s lock-downs. Deliveries have been secured thanks to large security stocks of paper and efficient work among staff to minimize the risk of infection spreading. Unlike many industries and companies that were negatively affected during the pandemic, FrontPac has been standing strong. The pandemic has led to new inventions that have gone well during this period, while certain segments have continued to go well. Now FrontPac is ready to take on even larger assignments with the doubled production capacity.

“We are proud that our customers give us the confidence to deliver their packaging. It drives us to develop and to show that it is possible to conduct efficient production in Sweden” says Martin Enocson

During the spring, FrontPac launched a number of new products. Some examples are a pizza-sleeve in cardboard that replaces the plastic bag, a take-away lunch box that makes it easy to take the food home and a climate-smart protective visor for healthcare staff. The visor is something FrontPac is especially proud of as it has a price picture that is significantly lower than others on the market.

ABOUT US

FrontPac is Scandinavia’s leading manufacturer of packaging in offset printed corrugated cardboard. We are a complete packaging manufacturer, from paper on roll through our own conversion to finished packaging. We are located in Arlöv just outside Malmö and we currently have around 150 employees with a turnover of around SEK 300 million.

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    VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 1, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New machinery to expand packaging portfolio and improve production processes
  • Strengthens Mondi's position as preferred e-commerce packaging supplier to growing European markets

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully completed the installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland to meet growing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

This investment in our Szczecin plant has strengthened our e-commerce packaging approach. With our expanded range of sustainable solutions, like our award winning SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer, and greater production capacity, our customers will enjoy more packaging options and faster deliveries. In parallel, the arrival of these new machines will result in reducing our energy consumption as we focus on limiting our carbon footprint in order to contribute to a better world.

Armand Schoonbrood, COO, Mondi Corrugated Solutions

The new equipment includes a five-colour Bobst Masterline 2.1 HD and a Robot MUK, which will produce sustainable packaging solutions for the growing e-commerce market in north-eastern Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Both machines will be equipped with automatic palletisers, run at faster speeds to increase production capacity and ensure high quality printing. Mondi's award winning 100% recyclable SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer alongside other packaging solutions will be produced from this site.

Mondi’s expanded range of e-commerce packaging solutions follows the ‘3-e approach’ of being more efficient, economic and easy. Not only do they maximise convenience and the customer experience, they can also reduce the costs of logistics and contribute to greater sustainability by reducing product and material waste.

SizeMeMailer

ScanStar 2019 award winner for reducing environmental footprint for online shopping

  • 100% recyclable made from sustainably-sourced corrugated material
  • Less raw materials used to make the product
  • More cost effective for e-retailers with lower overall packaging costs
  • Adjusts to three different height levels depending on the product to be inserted in the packaging
  • E-retailers spend less on transport/ shipping costs as it takes up less spaceTamper resistant due to its integrated side walls so e-retailers spend less on damage/ potential theft

EnvelopeMailer

The unique rigid construction of the corrugated board EnvelopeMailer is made entirely from renewable resources. A hybrid between a standard mailer and a box, it can be shipped flat, elevated or box-shaped and snugly holds products up to 7cm tall in place for extra protection. As it adjusts to the product, without the use of size adjusting via crease lines, it also reduces the number of different packaging types in the fulfilment process. It further eliminates the need for polyethylene bubble wrap and fillers used to cushion small and mid-sized, lightweight, pressure and shock sensitive items during transportation, especially of smaller consumer electronics.

  • Recyclable and biodegradable – made 100% from renewable resources
  • Reduces unnecessary transport volumes to lower transport emission impact
  • Saves packaging filler and cushioning material with increased product protection

About Mondi Corrugated Solutions

Mondi Corrugated Solutions, a segment of the business unit Mondi Corrugated Packaging, is a leading supplier of corrugated packaging in Europe, with strong focus on Central and South-East Europe. In 2020 the business won three WorldStar awards, in 2019 the business won seven WorldStar Awards for innovation, to add to five won in 2018, more than any other company worldwide. Through a network of 16 plants Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides innovative design and state-of-the-art printing and gluing technology. The packaging types range from standard transit cases and heavy duty containers to upscale consumer displays. They are applied as shelf- or retail-ready solutions, transport cases or large containers when shipping FMCG's, perishables, industrial and dangerous goods as well as other products. 

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

Mondi completes installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland

Posted in: Mills 09/02/2020 - 07:00
    VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 1, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New machinery to expand packaging portfolio and improve production processes
  • Strengthens Mondi's position as preferred e-commerce packaging supplier to growing European markets

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully completed the installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland to meet growing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

This investment in our Szczecin plant has strengthened our e-commerce packaging approach. With our expanded range of sustainable solutions, like our award winning SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer, and greater production capacity, our customers will enjoy more packaging options and faster deliveries. In parallel, the arrival of these new machines will result in reducing our energy consumption as we focus on limiting our carbon footprint in order to contribute to a better world.

Armand Schoonbrood, COO, Mondi Corrugated Solutions

The new equipment includes a five-colour Bobst Masterline 2.1 HD and a Robot MUK, which will produce sustainable packaging solutions for the growing e-commerce market in north-eastern Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Both machines will be equipped with automatic palletisers, run at faster speeds to increase production capacity and ensure high quality printing. Mondi's award winning 100% recyclable SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer alongside other packaging solutions will be produced from this site.

Mondi’s expanded range of e-commerce packaging solutions follows the ‘3-e approach’ of being more efficient, economic and easy. Not only do they maximise convenience and the customer experience, they can also reduce the costs of logistics and contribute to greater sustainability by reducing product and material waste.

SizeMeMailer

ScanStar 2019 award winner for reducing environmental footprint for online shopping

  • 100% recyclable made from sustainably-sourced corrugated material
  • Less raw materials used to make the product
  • More cost effective for e-retailers with lower overall packaging costs
  • Adjusts to three different height levels depending on the product to be inserted in the packaging
  • E-retailers spend less on transport/ shipping costs as it takes up less spaceTamper resistant due to its integrated side walls so e-retailers spend less on damage/ potential theft

EnvelopeMailer

The unique rigid construction of the corrugated board EnvelopeMailer is made entirely from renewable resources. A hybrid between a standard mailer and a box, it can be shipped flat, elevated or box-shaped and snugly holds products up to 7cm tall in place for extra protection. As it adjusts to the product, without the use of size adjusting via crease lines, it also reduces the number of different packaging types in the fulfilment process. It further eliminates the need for polyethylene bubble wrap and fillers used to cushion small and mid-sized, lightweight, pressure and shock sensitive items during transportation, especially of smaller consumer electronics.

  • Recyclable and biodegradable – made 100% from renewable resources
  • Reduces unnecessary transport volumes to lower transport emission impact
  • Saves packaging filler and cushioning material with increased product protection

About Mondi Corrugated Solutions

Mondi Corrugated Solutions, a segment of the business unit Mondi Corrugated Packaging, is a leading supplier of corrugated packaging in Europe, with strong focus on Central and South-East Europe. In 2020 the business won three WorldStar awards, in 2019 the business won seven WorldStar Awards for innovation, to add to five won in 2018, more than any other company worldwide. Through a network of 16 plants Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides innovative design and state-of-the-art printing and gluing technology. The packaging types range from standard transit cases and heavy duty containers to upscale consumer displays. They are applied as shelf- or retail-ready solutions, transport cases or large containers when shipping FMCG's, perishables, industrial and dangerous goods as well as other products. 

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

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    VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 1, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New machinery to expand packaging portfolio and improve production processes
  • Strengthens Mondi's position as preferred e-commerce packaging supplier to growing European markets

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully completed the installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland to meet growing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

This investment in our Szczecin plant has strengthened our e-commerce packaging approach. With our expanded range of sustainable solutions, like our award winning SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer, and greater production capacity, our customers will enjoy more packaging options and faster deliveries. In parallel, the arrival of these new machines will result in reducing our energy consumption as we focus on limiting our carbon footprint in order to contribute to a better world.

Armand Schoonbrood, COO, Mondi Corrugated Solutions

The new equipment includes a five-colour Bobst Masterline 2.1 HD and a Robot MUK, which will produce sustainable packaging solutions for the growing e-commerce market in north-eastern Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Both machines will be equipped with automatic palletisers, run at faster speeds to increase production capacity and ensure high quality printing. Mondi's award winning 100% recyclable SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer alongside other packaging solutions will be produced from this site.

Mondi’s expanded range of e-commerce packaging solutions follows the ‘3-e approach’ of being more efficient, economic and easy. Not only do they maximise convenience and the customer experience, they can also reduce the costs of logistics and contribute to greater sustainability by reducing product and material waste.

SizeMeMailer

ScanStar 2019 award winner for reducing environmental footprint for online shopping

  • 100% recyclable made from sustainably-sourced corrugated material
  • Less raw materials used to make the product
  • More cost effective for e-retailers with lower overall packaging costs
  • Adjusts to three different height levels depending on the product to be inserted in the packaging
  • E-retailers spend less on transport/ shipping costs as it takes up less spaceTamper resistant due to its integrated side walls so e-retailers spend less on damage/ potential theft

EnvelopeMailer

The unique rigid construction of the corrugated board EnvelopeMailer is made entirely from renewable resources. A hybrid between a standard mailer and a box, it can be shipped flat, elevated or box-shaped and snugly holds products up to 7cm tall in place for extra protection. As it adjusts to the product, without the use of size adjusting via crease lines, it also reduces the number of different packaging types in the fulfilment process. It further eliminates the need for polyethylene bubble wrap and fillers used to cushion small and mid-sized, lightweight, pressure and shock sensitive items during transportation, especially of smaller consumer electronics.

  • Recyclable and biodegradable – made 100% from renewable resources
  • Reduces unnecessary transport volumes to lower transport emission impact
  • Saves packaging filler and cushioning material with increased product protection

About Mondi Corrugated Solutions

Mondi Corrugated Solutions, a segment of the business unit Mondi Corrugated Packaging, is a leading supplier of corrugated packaging in Europe, with strong focus on Central and South-East Europe. In 2020 the business won three WorldStar awards, in 2019 the business won seven WorldStar Awards for innovation, to add to five won in 2018, more than any other company worldwide. Through a network of 16 plants Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides innovative design and state-of-the-art printing and gluing technology. The packaging types range from standard transit cases and heavy duty containers to upscale consumer displays. They are applied as shelf- or retail-ready solutions, transport cases or large containers when shipping FMCG's, perishables, industrial and dangerous goods as well as other products. 

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

Mondi completes installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland

Posted in: Packaging Technology 09/02/2020 - 07:00
    VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 1, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New machinery to expand packaging portfolio and improve production processes
  • Strengthens Mondi's position as preferred e-commerce packaging supplier to growing European markets

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully completed the installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland to meet growing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

This investment in our Szczecin plant has strengthened our e-commerce packaging approach. With our expanded range of sustainable solutions, like our award winning SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer, and greater production capacity, our customers will enjoy more packaging options and faster deliveries. In parallel, the arrival of these new machines will result in reducing our energy consumption as we focus on limiting our carbon footprint in order to contribute to a better world.

Armand Schoonbrood, COO, Mondi Corrugated Solutions

The new equipment includes a five-colour Bobst Masterline 2.1 HD and a Robot MUK, which will produce sustainable packaging solutions for the growing e-commerce market in north-eastern Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Both machines will be equipped with automatic palletisers, run at faster speeds to increase production capacity and ensure high quality printing. Mondi's award winning 100% recyclable SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer alongside other packaging solutions will be produced from this site.

Mondi’s expanded range of e-commerce packaging solutions follows the ‘3-e approach’ of being more efficient, economic and easy. Not only do they maximise convenience and the customer experience, they can also reduce the costs of logistics and contribute to greater sustainability by reducing product and material waste.

SizeMeMailer

ScanStar 2019 award winner for reducing environmental footprint for online shopping

  • 100% recyclable made from sustainably-sourced corrugated material
  • Less raw materials used to make the product
  • More cost effective for e-retailers with lower overall packaging costs
  • Adjusts to three different height levels depending on the product to be inserted in the packaging
  • E-retailers spend less on transport/ shipping costs as it takes up less spaceTamper resistant due to its integrated side walls so e-retailers spend less on damage/ potential theft

EnvelopeMailer

The unique rigid construction of the corrugated board EnvelopeMailer is made entirely from renewable resources. A hybrid between a standard mailer and a box, it can be shipped flat, elevated or box-shaped and snugly holds products up to 7cm tall in place for extra protection. As it adjusts to the product, without the use of size adjusting via crease lines, it also reduces the number of different packaging types in the fulfilment process. It further eliminates the need for polyethylene bubble wrap and fillers used to cushion small and mid-sized, lightweight, pressure and shock sensitive items during transportation, especially of smaller consumer electronics.

  • Recyclable and biodegradable – made 100% from renewable resources
  • Reduces unnecessary transport volumes to lower transport emission impact
  • Saves packaging filler and cushioning material with increased product protection

About Mondi Corrugated Solutions

Mondi Corrugated Solutions, a segment of the business unit Mondi Corrugated Packaging, is a leading supplier of corrugated packaging in Europe, with strong focus on Central and South-East Europe. In 2020 the business won three WorldStar awards, in 2019 the business won seven WorldStar Awards for innovation, to add to five won in 2018, more than any other company worldwide. Through a network of 16 plants Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides innovative design and state-of-the-art printing and gluing technology. The packaging types range from standard transit cases and heavy duty containers to upscale consumer displays. They are applied as shelf- or retail-ready solutions, transport cases or large containers when shipping FMCG's, perishables, industrial and dangerous goods as well as other products. 

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

Read more
    VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 1, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New machinery to expand packaging portfolio and improve production processes
  • Strengthens Mondi's position as preferred e-commerce packaging supplier to growing European markets

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully completed the installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland to meet growing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

This investment in our Szczecin plant has strengthened our e-commerce packaging approach. With our expanded range of sustainable solutions, like our award winning SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer, and greater production capacity, our customers will enjoy more packaging options and faster deliveries. In parallel, the arrival of these new machines will result in reducing our energy consumption as we focus on limiting our carbon footprint in order to contribute to a better world.

Armand Schoonbrood, COO, Mondi Corrugated Solutions

The new equipment includes a five-colour Bobst Masterline 2.1 HD and a Robot MUK, which will produce sustainable packaging solutions for the growing e-commerce market in north-eastern Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Both machines will be equipped with automatic palletisers, run at faster speeds to increase production capacity and ensure high quality printing. Mondi's award winning 100% recyclable SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer alongside other packaging solutions will be produced from this site.

Mondi’s expanded range of e-commerce packaging solutions follows the ‘3-e approach’ of being more efficient, economic and easy. Not only do they maximise convenience and the customer experience, they can also reduce the costs of logistics and contribute to greater sustainability by reducing product and material waste.

SizeMeMailer

ScanStar 2019 award winner for reducing environmental footprint for online shopping

  • 100% recyclable made from sustainably-sourced corrugated material
  • Less raw materials used to make the product
  • More cost effective for e-retailers with lower overall packaging costs
  • Adjusts to three different height levels depending on the product to be inserted in the packaging
  • E-retailers spend less on transport/ shipping costs as it takes up less spaceTamper resistant due to its integrated side walls so e-retailers spend less on damage/ potential theft

EnvelopeMailer

The unique rigid construction of the corrugated board EnvelopeMailer is made entirely from renewable resources. A hybrid between a standard mailer and a box, it can be shipped flat, elevated or box-shaped and snugly holds products up to 7cm tall in place for extra protection. As it adjusts to the product, without the use of size adjusting via crease lines, it also reduces the number of different packaging types in the fulfilment process. It further eliminates the need for polyethylene bubble wrap and fillers used to cushion small and mid-sized, lightweight, pressure and shock sensitive items during transportation, especially of smaller consumer electronics.

  • Recyclable and biodegradable – made 100% from renewable resources
  • Reduces unnecessary transport volumes to lower transport emission impact
  • Saves packaging filler and cushioning material with increased product protection

About Mondi Corrugated Solutions

Mondi Corrugated Solutions, a segment of the business unit Mondi Corrugated Packaging, is a leading supplier of corrugated packaging in Europe, with strong focus on Central and South-East Europe. In 2020 the business won three WorldStar awards, in 2019 the business won seven WorldStar Awards for innovation, to add to five won in 2018, more than any other company worldwide. Through a network of 16 plants Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides innovative design and state-of-the-art printing and gluing technology. The packaging types range from standard transit cases and heavy duty containers to upscale consumer displays. They are applied as shelf- or retail-ready solutions, transport cases or large containers when shipping FMCG's, perishables, industrial and dangerous goods as well as other products. 

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

Mondi completes installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland

Posted in: Environment 09/02/2020 - 07:00
    VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 1, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New machinery to expand packaging portfolio and improve production processes
  • Strengthens Mondi's position as preferred e-commerce packaging supplier to growing European markets

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has successfully completed the installation of major new equipment at its corrugated box production plant in Szczecin, Poland to meet growing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

This investment in our Szczecin plant has strengthened our e-commerce packaging approach. With our expanded range of sustainable solutions, like our award winning SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer, and greater production capacity, our customers will enjoy more packaging options and faster deliveries. In parallel, the arrival of these new machines will result in reducing our energy consumption as we focus on limiting our carbon footprint in order to contribute to a better world.

Armand Schoonbrood, COO, Mondi Corrugated Solutions

The new equipment includes a five-colour Bobst Masterline 2.1 HD and a Robot MUK, which will produce sustainable packaging solutions for the growing e-commerce market in north-eastern Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Poland. Both machines will be equipped with automatic palletisers, run at faster speeds to increase production capacity and ensure high quality printing. Mondi's award winning 100% recyclable SizeMeMailer and Envelope Mailer alongside other packaging solutions will be produced from this site.

Mondi’s expanded range of e-commerce packaging solutions follows the ‘3-e approach’ of being more efficient, economic and easy. Not only do they maximise convenience and the customer experience, they can also reduce the costs of logistics and contribute to greater sustainability by reducing product and material waste.

SizeMeMailer

ScanStar 2019 award winner for reducing environmental footprint for online shopping

  • 100% recyclable made from sustainably-sourced corrugated material
  • Less raw materials used to make the product
  • More cost effective for e-retailers with lower overall packaging costs
  • Adjusts to three different height levels depending on the product to be inserted in the packaging
  • E-retailers spend less on transport/ shipping costs as it takes up less spaceTamper resistant due to its integrated side walls so e-retailers spend less on damage/ potential theft

EnvelopeMailer

The unique rigid construction of the corrugated board EnvelopeMailer is made entirely from renewable resources. A hybrid between a standard mailer and a box, it can be shipped flat, elevated or box-shaped and snugly holds products up to 7cm tall in place for extra protection. As it adjusts to the product, without the use of size adjusting via crease lines, it also reduces the number of different packaging types in the fulfilment process. It further eliminates the need for polyethylene bubble wrap and fillers used to cushion small and mid-sized, lightweight, pressure and shock sensitive items during transportation, especially of smaller consumer electronics.

  • Recyclable and biodegradable – made 100% from renewable resources
  • Reduces unnecessary transport volumes to lower transport emission impact
  • Saves packaging filler and cushioning material with increased product protection

About Mondi Corrugated Solutions

Mondi Corrugated Solutions, a segment of the business unit Mondi Corrugated Packaging, is a leading supplier of corrugated packaging in Europe, with strong focus on Central and South-East Europe. In 2020 the business won three WorldStar awards, in 2019 the business won seven WorldStar Awards for innovation, to add to five won in 2018, more than any other company worldwide. Through a network of 16 plants Mondi Corrugated Packaging provides innovative design and state-of-the-art printing and gluing technology. The packaging types range from standard transit cases and heavy duty containers to upscale consumer displays. They are applied as shelf- or retail-ready solutions, transport cases or large containers when shipping FMCG's, perishables, industrial and dangerous goods as well as other products. 

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is fully integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy and intrinsic in the way we do business. We lead the industry with our customer- centric approach, EcoSolutions, where we ask the right questions to find the most sustainable solution. In 2019, Mondi had revenues of €7.27 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.66 billion.

Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), and a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP). Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

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