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Mondi expands food packaging portfolio with corrugated and solid board solutions

Mondi has announced the expansion of its food packaging portfolio to include corrugated and solid board solutions, following the acquisition of Schumacher Packaging. The move strengthens Mondi’s position in the European food packaging sector, offering a broader range of fibre-based solutions designed to meet regulatory requirements, sustainability targets, and shifting consumer expectations. The expanded offering …

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KEZAD and Al Ghurair Foods drive UAE’s first corn starch plant to power paper and packaging growth

      Al Ghurair Foods has announced the phased completion of the UAE’s first corn starch plant at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), targeting full operational rollout by the first quarter of 2026. The plant is expected to play a critical role in supporting key downstream sectors including the paper and packaging industries. …

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Canon launches corrPRESS iB17 for industrial‑scale digital corrugated printing

    At FEFCO, Canon unveiled the corrPRESS iB17, a digital inkjet press designed for industrial‑scale corrugated packaging production. The press can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (approximately 15 million m² annually), applying water‑based inks and primer suitable for indirect food contact directly onto corrugated boards up to 1.7 m wide.     Canon says the corrPRESS iB17 …

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Özler Tarım cuts food waste in exports with Mondi’s recyclable corrugated packaging

    Adana, Türkiye – Fresh produce exporter Özler Tarım has partnered with Mondi to develop a recyclable corrugated packaging solution that has significantly reduced food waste and increased efficiency in global shipments.     Faced with the challenge of protecting fruits and vegetables during long sea freight journeys, Özler Tarım required packaging that could …

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Baumer hhs launches CorrBox Solution evo for high-volume corrugated packaging production

Baumer hhs has announced the launch of its CorrBox Solution evo, a new system designed to improve adhesive application and quality control for high-volume production in the corrugated packaging industry. The release follows extensive field testing under real-world conditions and is now available for order as of 1 October 2025. The CorrBox Solution evo is …

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Star Paper Mills to begin trial production at $54 million recycled container board facility in KEZAD

    Star Paper Mills is set to begin trial production at its US$54 million recycled container board mill in KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, with construction 95% complete. The announcement will be formally made during the ProPaper 2025 event, but the company confirmed operational activities are expected to commence before year-end.     The 135,000-tonne capacity …

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DS Smith and BSH Nazarje replace EPS in Bosch blender packaging with fibre-based alternative

    DS Smith, has collaborated with BSH Nazarje, part of the BSH Home Appliances Group in Slovenia, to eliminate expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) from Bosch household blender packaging.     The new corrugated cardboard solution, branded as DS Smith Universal Protection for Household Blenders, replaces EPS inserts previously used in Bosch hand mixer packaging. …

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Mondi Secures Cradle to Cradle Certification for South African Paper Portfolio

      Mondi has announced a significant achievement in sustainable paper production, securing Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze status for its uncoated fine paper portfolio from the Merebank mill in South Africa. This makes Mondi the first and only company in South Africa to receive this globally recognized certification for paper products, underscoring its …

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DS Smith Tecnicarton Introduces Corrugated Cardboard Trays for Automotive Packaging

DS Smith Tecnicarton, a unit of International Paper operating in Iberia, has developed corrugated cardboard trays designed to replace expanded polypropylene (EPP) packaging in the automotive sector. The 100% fibre-based trays aim to provide a single-use alternative for transporting heavy and bulky components, such as automotive headlights. The design includes a double-fingerprint die cut, enabling …

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ePS Launches Industry Discussion Series to Address Corrugator Process Challenges

      eProductivity Software (ePS) has introduced a new discussion series titled Inside the Corrugator, aimed at fostering peer-to-peer dialogue on operational challenges and performance strategies in the corrugated packaging sector.     Set to debut on July 24 at 11:00 am CET, the series is tailored for engineers, production supervisors, and plant managers …

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