Mondi customers experience high-performance kraft paper firsthand at new paper machine in Štětí mill

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Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by producing products that are sustainable by design. We employ 24,000 people in more than 30 countries and operate an integrated business with expertise spanning the entire value chain, enabling us to offer our customers a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. Sustainability is at the centre of our strategy, with our ambitious commitments to 2030 focused on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate.

In 2024, Mondi had revenues of €7.4 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.0 billion. Mondi is listed on the London Stock Exchange in the ESCC category (MNDI), where the Group is a FTSE100 constituent. It also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).

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What sustainable paper-based alternatives are being used for flexible packaging applications?

Sustainable paper-based alternatives used for flexible packaging applications include high-performance kraft papers among other paper-based solutions. One example is kraft paper produced at Mondi’s Štětí mill, which supplies high-strength and high-porosity grades supporting renewable and recyclable packaging formats for industrial, construction, and eCommerce applications.

What types of applications require high-strength and high-porosity kraft paper?

High-strength and high-porosity kraft paper is used in applications requiring durability, breathability, and process performance, including construction materials, industrial packaging, and eCommerce shipping. These paper properties support flexible packaging formats while enabling renewable and recyclable alternatives aligned with sustainability requirements across multiple end-use markets.

What role do paper machine investments play in sustainable packaging transitions?

Paper machine investments play a role in sustainable packaging transitions by expanding production of paper-based materials designed for renewable and recyclable packaging. New machines, including Mondi’s paper machine at the Štětí mill in the Czech Republic, increase capacity and enable portfolio optimisation to support the availability of paper-based alternatives, particularly in flexible packaging segments influenced by sustainability and eCommerce growth.

What is the production capacity of Mondi’s new paper machine at the Štětí mill?

Mondi’s new paper machine at the Štětí mill in the Czech Republic produces approximately 210,000 tonnes of high-performance kraft paper per year. The machine was successfully started up in December 2024 and supplies a range of high-strength and high-porosity grades for packaging and industrial applications.

Which kraft paper grades are relevant for flexible packaging manufacturers?

Kraft paper grades relevant for flexible packaging manufacturers include high-strength and high-porosity papers as well as speciality kraft papers with functional barrier properties. Mondi’s Štětí paper machine contributes to this portfolio by producing grades used across construction, industrial, and eCommerce packaging applications, complementing Mondi’s wider kraft paper offering.

How does kraft paper production support eCommerce-driven packaging demand?

Kraft paper production supports eCommerce-driven packaging demand by supplying high-performance paper grades suited for flexible and durable packaging formats. Increased production capacity, such as that provided by Mondi’s new paper machine at the Štětí mill, enables manufacturers to meet growing volume requirements associated with online retail while maintaining strength, porosity, and performance for transport and handling.

What sustainability attributes are driving demand for paper-based flexible packaging?

Demand for paper-based flexible packaging is driven by sustainability attributes such as renewable raw materials, recyclability, and compatibility with circular packaging systems. These attributes support transitions away from less sustainable materials while maintaining functional performance. In this context, Mondi’s €400 million investment at the Štětí mill in the Czech Republic reflects increased focus on supplying paper-based packaging materials across industrial, construction, and eCommerce applications.

How is rising demand for paper-based flexible packaging being addressed by paper producers?

Rising demand for paper-based flexible packaging is being addressed through investments in new paper machines that increase capacity and expand grade portfolios. An example is Mondi’s new paper machine at the Štětí mill, which produces high-strength and high-porosity kraft papers used in construction, industrial, and eCommerce applications, supporting availability of renewable and recyclable paper-based packaging materials.

What types of kraft paper grades are produced on Mondi’s new Štětí paper machine?

Mondi’s new Štětí paper machine produces a broad range of high-strength and high-porosity kraft paper grades. These grades are used in construction, industrial, and eCommerce applications and complement Mondi’s wider kraft paper portfolio, including high-quality speciality kraft papers and functional barrier grades referenced within its paper and packaging offering.