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Mondi plc (Mondi), a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has agreed to acquire the 250,000 tonne per annum Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million. As part of the transaction, Mondi will enter into a long-term partnership with West Fraser to access local, high-quality fibre from a well-established wood basket.

  • Mondi has agreed to acquire Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd for USD 5 million.
  • Intention to invest a further €400 million, primarily in a new 200,000 tonne per annum kraft paper machine at the mill.
  • Customers will benefit from a fully integrated and much shorter supply chain, reducing the overall carbon footprint of Mondi’s packaging products in the region.

The intention, subject to pre-engineering and permitting, is to invest €400 million in the expansion of Hinton, primarily for a new 200,000 tonne per annum kraft paper machine, anticipated to be operational from the second half of 2027. The acquisition of the mill, and investment in the paper machine, will fully integrate operations in the Americas and enable Mondi to secure the long-term supply of high quality, cost competitive kraft paper into its network of 10 paper bags plants in the region, better positioning Mondi to support the growing market demand for industrial and mailer bags.

Customers will benefit from a fully integrated and much shorter supply chain reducing the carbon footprint of Mondi’s packaging products in the region. The kraft paper produced at Hinton will have the highest quality and strength parameters, which, in combination with Mondi’s expertise, will meet customer requirements for sustainable packaging solutions as paper is increasingly being used for packaging across the Americas.

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Commenting on the acquisition, Andrew King, Mondi Group CEO, said: "Strategically, we are focused on investing to support the growing market demand for our sustainable packaging products, while delivering attractive mid-teen returns through cycle. The acquisition of Hinton is an excellent opportunity for us to secure locally produced kraft paper for our bags customers, helping to meet the current and anticipated future growth in demand for industrial and mailer bags in the Americas. This acquisition will also enable us to further strengthen our position as the global market leader in the production of kraft paper and paper bags.

"We are delighted to be making this investment in Canada and look forward to working with Hinton colleagues, West Fraser as a long-term partner, and other local stakeholders towards improving the mill’s environmental footprint and securing its sustainable future."

The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory clearance and is expected to close towards the end of 2023.

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by making innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our business is integrated across the value chain – from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and films, to developing and manufacturing sustainable consumer and industrial packaging solutions using paper where possible, plastic when useful. 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 2022, Mondi had revenues of €8.9 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.8 billion from continuing operations, and employed 22,000 people worldwide. Mondi has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (MNDI), where the Group is a FTSE100 constituent, and also has a secondary listing on the JSE Limited (MNP).

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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing nearly €65 million in three Consumer Flexibles packaging plants in Europe in order to meet growing customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The European pet food market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a consistent rise in pet ownership. This trend increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to continue for many years to come.[1]

  • Mondi to invest nearly €65 million to meet customers’ growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Investment strengthens Mondi’s leading position in pet food packaging.
  • Production capacity to be increased at three Consumer Flexibles plants in Austria (Mondi Korneuburg) and Germany (Mondi Halle and Mondi Steinfeld).

This project is part of Mondi’s previously announced €1 billion expansionary capital investment programme to accelerate growth in sustainable packaging and will further strengthen its leading position in the pet food packaging market.

Work has already started at Mondi Korneuburg (Austria) and includes investments in new, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment as well as an expanded production area. These changes will lead to a capacity increase, solidifying the site’s position as a market leader in pre-made retort stand-up pouches for wet pet food.

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The group is also investing in new, advanced machinery at Mondi Halle and Mondi Steinfeld in Germany, to increase production capacity of sustainable pre-made bag solutions for pet food, as well as home and personal care. This will enable future growth and support customers to switch from multi-layer, non-recyclable packaging to more sustainable alternatives such as mono-material recyclable stand-up pouches and paper-based pre-made bags.

Dirk Gabriel, COO Consumer Flexibles, Mondi says: “We take pride in being an innovative, agile partner for our customers. With this investment, we continue to take the lead in packaging solutions that are sustainable by design, especially in the pet food industry.

This investment also supports our Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) sustainability framework which is focused on circular driven solutions, created by empowered people, taking action on climate. With these projects, we’re increasing operational efficiency and reducing our own energy consumption while also connecting our production network.”

[1] Wet pet food demand estimated to grow 5% a year between 2020 and 2025 according to Wood Mackenzie 2020 (PCI).

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 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 2021, Mondi had revenues of €7.7 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.5 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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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, received the Cradle to Cradle certification at Bronze level for its uncoated fine papers produced in its mills in Austria, Slovakia and Russia. Mondi is thus the first to offer an extensive uncoated fine paper portfolio as Cradle to Cradle Certified® meeting the high standards and demanding requirements of this certification scheme which marks the step from a linear to a circular economy. This includes Mondi´s well-known professional printing brands Color Copy and PERGRAPHICA®, as well as its range of NAUTILUS® branded recycled papers, and a wide office paper portfolio.

“We are proud to kick off the year with this strong sustainability achievement underlining our Mondi Action Plan 2030 (MAP2030) commitment to create circular-driven solutions. For many years, Mondi has been a leader, and often a pioneer, in the sustainability of its uncoated fine papers. For example, Color Copy became the world´s first FSCTM certified colour laser paper in 2005. Thanks to our new Cradle to Cradle certification our customers have a uniquely wide choice of products to support the environment and contribute to the circular economy without sacrificing on quality or price,” says Devan Naidoo, Marketing and Sales Director at Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper.  

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The Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program is a globally recognised standard for safe, responsible materials and products made for the circular economy. The holistic approach follows nature´s principle of keeping materials and resources in circulation and eliminating waste. The Cradle to Cradle certification is awarded by the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute dedicated to powering the circular economy through products that have a positive impact on people and planet. The programme assesses five categories of sustainability performance: material health, product circularity, clean air and climate protection, water and soil stewardship, and social fairness. Mondi´s uncoated fine paper portfolio has been assessed across all five categories, reaching levels from Gold to Bronze, thereby being Bronze the overall level of the final certification.

Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a registered trademark of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute.

About Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Uncoated Fine Paper is a business unit of Mondi Group. In six operating sites in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, and South Africa, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper produces pulp and environmentally sound office and professional printing papers tailored to the latest professional digital and offset print technologies. The company complies with the strictest international certification standards to support sustainable production processes through the responsible management of forest, water and air resources. All Mondi uncoated fine papers belong to the Green Range of papers that are FSC™ or PEFC™ certified, 100% recycled or bleached entirely without chlorine.

Its renowned brands such as Color Copy, PERGRAPHICA®, NAUTILUS®, NEUJET®, IQ, MAESTRO®, BIO TOP 3®, DNS®, Snegurochka or ROTATRIM are used in office environments on laser or inkjet printers and by professional printers on digital or offset presses to create brochures, transactional material, folders, invitations, business cards, letterheads or other high-impact communication. Converters appreciate the excellent printability and smooth handling of Mondi’s professional printing papers.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is proud of the successful partnerships it has established for marketing its PERGRAPHICA® brand. PERGRAPHICA® is Mondi’s premium paper range for the creative design, publishing and luxury packaging markets.

  • Mondi’s Catching Feels campaign won 14 B2B marketing awards in 2021
  • Mondi, Adobe Stock and artist Rachael Presky collaborate on educational webinars for the creative industry
  • Mondi has built a strong distribution network for PERGRAPHICA® across Europe
  • Mondi’s entire PERGRAPHICA® range is CO2-neutral since April 2021

“We are incredibly proud of the overwhelming feedback we have received from our partners, including Adobe Stock, for PERGRAPHICA® and our Catching Feels campaign. There are a lot of shared values between Adobe Stock and PERGRAPHICA®. Adobe Stock´s motto of inspiring creatives and ‘Say it with Adobe Stock’ are very similar to PERGRAPHICA®’s own ‘Creatives inspiring creatives’”, says Johannes Klumpp, Marketing & Sales Director at Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper.

14 prestigious B2B marketing awards for Catching Feels, the PERGRAPHICA® campaign

Mondi’s Catching Feels campaign, developed in a unique digital to analogue partnership with Adobe Stock, has garnered no less than 14 B2B marketing awards. Among these are:

  • 3 awards at the B2B Marketing Awards, the largest and most prestigious marketing awards in the B2B arena. Catching Feels won Gold for Best Brand Initiative, Silver for Best Creative Campaign and Silver for Most Commercially Successful Campaign.
  • At the Global ACE Awards, recognising the best-of-the-best in B2B creative achievement from across the globe, Catching Feels came first in the category ‘Integrated Marketing Campaigns – $250,000-$1 Million Budget’.
  • At the Drum Awards for the Digital Industries 2021, Catching Feels won the closely contested B2B category in recognition of its ‘digilogue’ approach.

The campaign launched in autumn 2020 transitions seamlessly between the screen and PERGRAPHICA® papers. QR codes take readers from the printed page onto a dedicated digital platform for paper lovers, pergraphica.com, complemented by virtual events for creatives, printers and publishers.

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Collaboration with Adobe Stock and artist Rachael Presky in support of the creative industry

Celebrating the success of Catching Feels, Mondi hosted a session at Adobe Max 2021 in late October, Adobe’s virtual conference connecting creatives from around the world. The session entitled ‘Catching Feels: A Sensory Journey from Screen to Print’ gave creatives an exclusive look behind the scenes of Mondi’s successful, multi-award-winning integrated marketing campaign.

Additionally, Mondi is collaborating with Rachael Presky, UK-based illustrator and contributor to the Adobe Stock Premium Collection, a premium stock image library enhancing creative projects and empowering creatives. Experts from Mondi have been joining forces with Rachael Presky to offer educational and inspirational webinars on the creative journey from the screen to the printed page. Rachael is one of six artists chosen to contribute to the Catching Feels campaign for their ability to bring feelings to life in their creative work.

Mondi’s strong distribution network offering PERGRAPHICA® to creative design, publishing and luxury packaging markets across Europe

Mondi has deepened its collaborations with distribution partners to enhance availability of PERGRAPHICA® papers across Europe. The new Dark & Deep Colours and Infinite Black products in particular have received very positive feedback and won over new customers, marking Mondi’s successful entry into the luxury packaging market. In addition to the PERGRAPHICA® white design shades, Europapier has been offering the PERGRAPHICA® Dark & Deep Colours range in Austria, Eastern Europe and the Ukraine since late 2020. Distribution partners for Germany are IGEPA and Antalis. In the UK, France and Switzerland, Antalis offers the full white range including SRA3 and Indigo.

“We have a long-standing partnership with Mondi. The new PERGRAPHICA® Colours for creative design and luxury packaging are a fantastic addition to our portfolio for German customers. We value our collaboration with Mondi, in particular the training and support their packaging team provides for our staff here at IGEPA”, says Sabine Reister, Product Manager Paper & Print at the IGEPA Group.

Since April 2021, Mondi’s entire PERGRAPHICA® range has been CO2-neutral thanks to an internationally recognised carbon offset project run by ClimatePartner. All PERGRAPHICA® shades, surfaces and grammages are made in Austria and meet strict global sustainability standards according to FSCTM as well as the EU Ecolabel.

About Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Uncoated Fine Paper is a business unit of Mondi Group. In six operating sites in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, and South Africa, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper produces pulp and environmentally sound office and professional printing papers tailored to the latest professional digital and offset print technologies. The company complies with the strictest international certification standards to support sustainable production processes through the responsible management of forest, water and air resources. All Mondi uncoated fine papers belong to the Green Range of papers that are FSC™ or PEFC™ certified, 100% recycled or bleached entirely without chlorine.

Its renowned brands such as Color Copy, PERGRAPHICA®, NAUTILUS®, NEUJET®, IQ, MAESTRO®, BIO TOP 3®, DNS®, Snegurochka or ROTATRIM are used in office environments on laser or inkjet printers and by professional printers on digital or offset presses to create brochures, transactional material, folders, invitations, business cards, letterheads or other high-impact communication. Converters appreciate the excellent printability and smooth handling of Mondi’s professional printing papers.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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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Recycling is just the beginning: In order to create a truly sustainable paper industry, both manufacturers and consumers need to improve the lifecycle of paper as a whole – and think outside the box along the way. Responsible forestry management and the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in production all help to establish paper as a sustainable and climate-friendly material.

Which packaging material is the best in terms of sustainability? The general opinion on which material is the most environmentally friendly has changed throughout the decades, from paper to plastic back to paper. In the context of the sustainability movement, the popularity of paper is soaring due to its high recyclability. Despite increased efforts to recycle plastic, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Plastic packaging still consists of up to 89 percent virgin material. Glass appears as an attractive packaging material due to its high reusability, but there is a caveat: Melting glass for recycling purposes requires high temperatures, which in turn drive up energy consumption.

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Opportunities and limitations of paper recycling

In Europe, over 73 percent of the paper on the market is recycled. This puts Europe almost at the natural recycling limit of around 78 percent. The remaining 22 percent is accounted for by books, hygiene products or important documents that are stored for a longer period of time. However, paper cannot be recycled an infinite number of times. After four to six life cycles, the fibres will become simply too short. Therefore, a certain amount of virgin fibre in circulation is necessary to continue recycling and thus keep the sustainability cycle going. However, there is also a life beyond waste paper for the paper fibres that are far too short; for instance, they can be recycled as environmentally friendly blow-in insulation material for buildings. The non-profit organisation Cepi (European association representing the paper industry), for example, is campaigning for a European waste policy that promotes the recycling of paper and improves the flow of recycled fibres into the supply chain.

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Sustainable forest management

Since it is not possible to recycle paper for an infinite amount of times, the extraction and processing of virgin fibres remains necessary. Cellulose is a sustainable but slowly renewable raw material. It is therefore necessary to create resilient forestry areas in view of changing climate conditions and in harmony with the entire ecosystem.

The challenge of sustainable forest management has been proactively addressed by many players in the paper industry for many years. Manufacturers such as Mondi have therefore been taking cultivation into their own hands for some time and have been focusing on sustainable forest management. For its paper mills around the world, Mondi only uses pulp from forests that are sustainably managed - whether by the company itself or by its partners. Certain third-party certifications, such as FSC® or PEFC™, provide customers with guidance when selecting a sustainable product.

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Wood is not the only answer

Grass is currently emerging as a promising alternative and supplement to wood in paper production, as this raw material regrows particularly quickly. It is true that a certain amount of cellulose must still be added to grass paper in order to give the paper the necessary stiffness. Nevertheless, fresh fibre consumption can be reduced by the addition of grass fibers.

For example, Mondi currently uses 30 percent grass fibres in its IQ GRASS+ PACKAGING grass paper. Compared to conventional uncoated fine papers, IQ GRASS+ PACKAGING is significantly more tear-resistant due to the addition of the coarser grass fibre. In addition, the grass paper is optimised for flexo printing processes, which are used particularly for printing of packaging. Thanks to food safety certifications, Mondi's grass paper can be used for packaging like pure cellulose products.

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Production as a key factor in energy savings

In addition to the use of rapidly renewable, alternative raw materials, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is a crucial step on the way to sustainable paper production. In addition to preserving and promoting CO2-binding ecosystems, paper manufacturers are also focusing on energy efficiency measures and electricity from renewable sources.

Mondi is actively working to reduce the CO2 emissions of its own production and has already implemented savings of 45 percent since 2004. By 2050, the company plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 72 percent compared to 2014 emission levels. On the way to this ambitious climate target, Mondi is relying on biomass as an energy source, among other things, and is investing in the modernisation of its production sites and the improvement of energy efficiency. For these efforts, Mondi in 2020 was one of only ten companies worldwide to be awarded a triple A score by the CDP for its environmental performance in the areas of climate, forest, and water security. In addition, Mondi has been offering almost its entire portfolio from the Austrian Mondi Neusiedler mill as CO2 neutral since April 2021, helping customers to improve their carbon footprint.

Open communication for more sustainability

The paper industry is increasing its efforts to lead paper business into an even more sustainable future. Increased public interest is fueling this shift in thinking. Through providing industry-wide transparency about the way material is sourced, paper manufacturers can also support consumers in their decision-making process. Information about the CO2 neutrality of products on packaging, information material for customers, and also recognised third party certifications such as FSC™, PEFC™ or the EU Ecolabel provide customers with an objective basis for decision-making and support the change in the paper market towards greater sustainability.

Author: Bernhard Cantzler, Head of Marketing & Innovation Mondi UFP

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Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, launches IQ EXTRALIGHT. The new opaque paper solution is produced at Mondi Neusiedler, Austria, and targets the uncoated premium segment in opaque paper for inserts of medications and cosmetics, operating manuals, catalogues, directories or legal text application. IQ EXTRALIGHT offers an excellent printability, folding performance and is developed for both web and sheet-fed offset printing. Mondi’s new paper solution is FSC™ certified and optionally available as carbon neutral to support customers in improving their CO2 balance. It is part of Green Range, Mondi´s umbrella trademark for sustainable paper solutions, and produced in compliance with the FSC™ certification scheme as well as with EC regulation 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The new IQ EXTRALIGHT paper is now available in folio and reels in 40, 45, 50 and 60 g/m² across Europe.

  • IQ EXTRALIGHT targets the uncoated premium segment in opaque paper and is produced at Mondi Neusiedler, Austria
  • Mondi’s IQ EXTRALIGHT offers excellent printability, folding performance and is optimised for web and sheet-fed offset printing
  • IQ EXTRALIGHT is FSC™ certified, has a food safety certification and is optionally available as carbon neutral

The new opaque paper solution IQ EXTRALIGHT from Mondi targets the uncoated premium segment in opaque paper for inserts of medications and cosmetics, operating manuals, catalogues, directories or legal text application.The new opaque paper solution IQ EXTRALIGHT from Mondi targets the uncoated premium segment in opaque paper for inserts of medications and cosmetics, operating manuals, catalogues, directories or legal text application.

Ideal solution for high productivity print runs

Thanks to its excellent printability and runnability, IQ EXTRALIGHT offers high productivity print runs. The optimised folding performance of Mondi’s new opaque paper further ensures trouble-free processing due to its excellent folding properties and high stiffness including a high luminescence factor for automatic scanning. These attributes make IQ EXTRALIGHT the ideal solution for clients requiring a high standard in both web and offset printing. The high opacity of IQ EXTRALIGHT guarantees excellent readability, supporting the automated quality control by its outstanding sheet formation.

“It is our aim to constantly produce high quality products that not only meet the evolving needs of our clients but are also sustainable by design. With our new IQ EXTRALIGHT we offer a high quality product to the uncoated premium segment in opaque paper and enable our clients to take their web and sheet-fed offset printing machines to a new, even more efficient level,” says Johannes Klumpp, Marketing & Sales Director at Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper. 

About Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Uncoated Fine Paper is a business unit of Mondi Group. In six operating sites in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, and South Africa, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper produces pulp and environmentally sound office and professional printing papers tailored to the latest professional digital and offset print technologies. The company complies with the strictest international certification standards to support sustainable production processes through the responsible management of forest, water and air resources. All Mondi uncoated fine papers belong to the Green Range of papers that are FSC™ or PEFC™ certified, 100% recycled or bleached entirely without chlorine.

Its renowned brands such as Color Copy, PERGRAPHICA®, NAUTILUS®, NEUJET®, IQ, MAESTRO®, BIO TOP 3®, DNS®, Snegurochka or ROTATRIM are used in office environments on laser or inkjet printers and by professional printers on digital or offset presses to create brochures, transactional material, folders, invitations, business cards, letterheads or other high-impact communication. Converters appreciate the excellent printability and smooth handling of Mondi’s professional printing papers.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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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Paper that connects

2021 12 02 102000The more digitalised the modern world becomes, the more people are looking for a counterbalance to the digital overstimulation in the physically tangible realm. This trend, called high-tech/high-touch, has been anticipated for decades. Understanding this trend can be an advantage in the never-ending race between digital and print media.

Flipping through the pages of a coffee table book or unwrapping tastefully packaged online purchases – this is what relaxation looks like for many people during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially after a long day of staring at screens. Contact restrictions and working from home have shifted both work and leisure into the digital space. However, digital information services have been challenging print products for the rank of the top mass medium of choice well before the pandemic. Digital media deliver exactly the kind of information we need, or simply want, in everyday life at the touch of a button – fast and easy, anytime, anywhere. This makes anything that is tangible and real all the more precious during a time of digitally maximised efficiency, when physical contact and sensory experiences of any kind are few and far between. The more time people spend in the digital realm, the more they crave something real, something tangible, something that allows them to slow down and enjoy the moment.

How the high-touch megatrend affects the paper industry

This sense of longing is best explained using the principle of high-tech/high-touch. Rapid technological progress (high-tech) stands in contrast to a need for sensory impressions, human interaction and personal contact (high-touch). This conflict was outlined in 1982 by futurologist John Naisbitt in his best-selling book ‘Megatrends – Ten new directions transforming our lives’ – back when digitalisation as we experience it today was just getting started. John Naisbitt was one of the first authors to coin ‘megatrend’ as a phenomenon. Unlike fashion, product and industry trends, which are relatively short-lived and limited in their range of impact, a megatrend is a profound change that is woven into the fabric of society and business over a period of years, or even decades.

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Megatrends also have an impact on the way we consume products and media. Like the smell of a new book or a premium package with relief embossing, print products with their sensory aspect can provide the perfect high-touch antithesis in the jungle of high-tech communication channels. They address the primal human need for touch, which hasn’t been made easier to satisfy due to contact restrictions and hygiene regulations during the fight against Covid-19. Touch provides a sense of direction in an increasingly complex world, grounding people in the here and now like no other sensory impression.

In print we trust

Furthermore, flipping through books and magazines or unwrapping a package takes place offline, in an oasis far away from digital information overload. As a result, engaging with print products is becoming an increasingly emotional experience, luxury people consciously take time out for. In the age of digital overstimulation, print products are far away from becoming obsolete, they are simply experiencing a shift in meaning: from simple mass-produced goods to works of art in their own. Rather than a vehicle for information, they are increasingly perceived as a vehicle for experiences. Think of typical everyday situations: a bookshelf full of high-quality volumes evokes more emotions in most people than even the most extensive e-book collection; recipients engage more strongly with a handwritten letter than with hundreds of e-mails.

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Many people associate paper with commitment, consistency and quality. Subconsciously, they recognise the craftsmanship and creativity that has gone into the design of high-quality print products. Especially in the case of media, print products also tend to enjoy more trust than digital alternatives, due to rampant fake news among other trends and factors. With print media, consumers intuitively assume greater regulation and more careful selection than it would be the case with purely digital media. Thus, print media enjoys more credibility.

The aesthetic impact of print products, be they media products, packaging solutions or works of art, should also be taken into consideration. While most digital media are similar in their basic structure, paper can be used to create exclusive-looking, distinctive products. There are virtually no limits to creativity in terms of material properties and design. The skilful use of print offers manufacturers, packaging specialists and publicists an effective tool for standing out from the crowd.

Paper bridges high-tech and high-touch

Manufacturers of print products can make targeted use of their knowledge of the emotional impact of paper to create unique products. High-tech – think, state-of-the-art printing and finishing processes, high-quality source materials, and expertise – help to craft the desired high-touch effects. But in order to achieve this, the paper used as the base material must have a lot to offer, both in visual and haptical appeal.

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That's why Mondi, a leading paper and packaging expert, specialises in providing the proper source materials for unforgettable premium print products. The individual paper brands in Mondi's portfolio are tailored to the specific requirements of different paper products and the associated printing processes. When designing the portfolio, Mondi always aims to interlock the three key factors of look, feel and sustainability. The product range extends from through-dyed premium papers to sustainable recycled printer paper and novelty papers in which part of the cellulose is replaced by grass fibres – for greater tear strength and sustainability. In product development, Mondi is consistently geared to current consumer trends such as the preference for rough, natural and high-quality-looking paper surfaces. In terms of finishes, hot and cold foils are currently popular, with their smooth, shiny surface providing a captivating contrast to the rough paper surface.

The toolbox of luxury

With its PERGRAPHICA® range of uncoated design paper, Mondi addresses the needs of artists as well as manufacturers of premium packaging by offering a wide range of intense, rich colours and a particularly high-quality texture and printability to provide unique high-touch experiences.

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For five years, the Mondi PERGRAPHICA® range of design papers has been lean and mean, consisting of three shades of white and two surfaces in both machine directions in the key sizes and weights. Later, an ivory paper for book printing and a black paper for creative and packaging applications were added. In late 2020, Mondi has added 30 new, vibrant colours to the Pergraphica colour range, including ten dark and deep colours as well as PERGRAPHICA® Infinite Black. Dark and intense shades are notoriously difficult to produce, but very sought-after by manufacturers of packaging for luxury items due to their classy appeal. They have to be produced in a way that makes them withstand some tear and wear without losing their unique properties.

The finishing touch

As PERGRAPHICA® papers are also extremely suitable for finishing, they are a popular packaging material for gifts of all kinds and other high-end products. Embossing, debossing and hot foil stamping processes show the level of detail that can be achieved with the right paper, using the right techniques. With laser cutting, tiny patterns can be embedded in the paper. Laser engraving is a particularly interesting choice for coloured papers, as the heat of the laser changes the colour on the engraved areas. PERGRAPHICA® is part of the Mondi CO2 neutral portfolio and is FSCTM certified. This makes PERGRAPHICA® the paper of choice for sustainable reasons as well as looks.

With many different paper grades as well as printing and finishing techniques, manufacturers of print products have a wide range at their disposal to create lasting sensory impression. In this way, the printing industry can differentiate itself with unique products, even and especially in the wake of digitalisation.

About Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Uncoated Fine Paper is a business unit of Mondi Group. In six operating sites in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, and South Africa, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper produces pulp and environmentally sound office and professional printing papers tailored to the latest professional digital and offset print technologies. The company complies with the strictest international certification standards to support sustainable production processes through the responsible management of forest, water and air resources. All Mondi uncoated fine papers belong to the Green Range of papers that are FSC™ or PEFC™ certified, 100% recycled or bleached entirely without chlorine.

Its renowned brands such as Color Copy, PERGRAPHICA®, NAUTILUS®, NEUJET®, IQ, MAESTRO®, BIO TOP 3®, DNS®, Snegurochka or ROTATRIM are used in office environments on laser or inkjet printers and by professional printers on digital or offset presses to create brochures, transactional material, folders, invitations, business cards, letterheads or other high-impact communication. Converters appreciate the excellent printability and smooth handling of Mondi’s professional printing papers.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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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Thursday, 07 October 2021 09:18

The packaging is a part of the gift

There is hardly a time when consumer trends become as apparent as in the year-end business. At the moment, individualization, premiumization and the unboxing experiences are trending and thus shaping the expectations around holiday gifts. Online retailers who understand these trends and cleverly address them in their packaging design can stand out from the crowd and exploit their sales potential in the year-end business.

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More and more brands are entering into competition with large suppliers by setting up their own web stores. The Covid-19 pandemic has further accelerated this trend. In order to be able to go toe-to-toe with e-commerce giants on a contested market, niche providers in particular must differentiate themselves by making the added value of their brand a compelling experience for consumers along the entire customer journey. As e-commerce eliminates the presentation options of brick-and-mortar retail, the importance of packaging as a brand communication tool skyrockets. This is especially true in the year-end business. The period before the holidays resembles an annual creative competition for the most appealing and individual packaging. This is precisely where the opportunity lies to stand out from the crowd with a well thought-out, appealing packaging concept, especially since many e-commerce giants take a more pragmatic approach to packaging. Last but not least, the hype surrounding unboxing videos has created an unprecedented platform for staging creative and customized packaging concepts in an impressive way.

Especially when it comes to gift shopping, consumers attach great importance to a luxurious presentation and staging of the goods – reinforced by the current trend towards premiumization. After all, the appreciation customers want to express to their loved ones through their choice of gifts should be felt from the very first moment during the exchanging of gifts. Luxurious and creative packaging can help create an unforgettable unboxing moment. Two aspects play an important role in the effect of the packaging: appearance and feel. Rich colors, gloss, embossing and finishing - all of these create an impression of luxury. There are virtually no limits to creativity in terms of material properties and design. The skilful use of packaging techniques offers manufacturers an effective tool for standing out from the crowd.

Luxury you can see and feel

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Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper (UFP) is committed to providing an experience of luxury through premium paper products. With its portfolio of uncoated fine papers, Mondi appeals to designers and manufacturers of packaging for luxury articles as well as finishing specialists, among others. The heart of Mondi's portfolio is the premium design paper brand PERGRAPHICA®. With its PERGRAPHICA® range of uncoated design paper, Mondi addresses the needs of artists as well as manufacturers of premium packaging.

For five years, the Mondi Pergraphica range of design papers was lean and mean, consisting of three shades of white and two surfaces in both machine directions in the key sizes and weights. Later, an ivory paper for book printing and a black paper for creative and packaging applications were added. In autumn last year, Mondi added 30 new, vibrant colours to the Pergraphica colour range, including ten dark and deep colours as well as PERGRAPHICA® Infinite Black. According to market studies by Mondi, dark, intense colors have a particularly luxurious appeal and are therefore increasingly in demand by packaging manufacturers for luxury articles. These colors are particularly difficult to produce and have to withstand a lot of use without fading.

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To produce colored paper, dye is added at the very beginning of the process, at the point where the pulp is mixed with water, to create a mushy mixture the paper is made from. During machine processing, the dye is diffused into the fibres of the pulp, thus creating paper that is colored all way through, as opposed to dye just being added to the surface or even printed onto the paper. The effort involved in producing through-dyed papers pays off, especially when it comes to packaging: No white edges are visible, nor does a white core break out when folded. Extensive stress tests have shown that Mondi's Pergraphica papers meet the high demands placed on packaging materials without losing their strength and appearance.

The finishing touch

Gentle Brown with laser cutting on the outside and multilevel embossing on the insideGentle Brown with laser cutting on the outside and multilevel embossing on the insideAs Pergraphica papers are also very suitable for finishing, they are a popular packaging material for gifts of all kinds and other high-end products. Embossing, debossing and hot foil stamping processes show the level of detail that can be achieved with the right paper, using the right techniques. With laser cutting, tiny patterns can be embedded in the paper. Laser engraving is a particularly interesting choice for coloured papers, as the heat of the laser changes the colour on the engraved areas. PERGRAPHICA® is part of the Mondi CO2 neutral portfolio and is FSC certified. This makes PERGRAPHICA® the paper of choice for sustainable reasons as well as looks.

Mondi offers some of its uncoated fine papers in high grammages or as liners for board used for premium packaging and shopping bags. Liners are papers that are laminated onto corrugated board to give less premium materials a more sophisticated look and feel. Especially in the premium packaging sector, brands can thus underline their high quality and visually differentiate themselves.

Pergraphica papers as packaging materials provide packaging manufacturers with an effective tool for positioning their goods as unique premium products. After all, especially in the year-end business, appearances count.

About Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Uncoated Fine Paper is a business unit of Mondi Group. In six operating sites in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, and South Africa, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper produces pulp and environmentally sound office and professional printing papers tailored to the latest professional digital and offset print technologies. The company complies with the strictest international certification standards to support sustainable production processes through the responsible management of forest, water and air resources. All Mondi uncoated fine papers belong to the Green Range of papers that are FSC™ or PEFC™ certified, 100% recycled or bleached entirely without chlorine.

Its renowned brands such as Color Copy, PERGRAPHICA®, NAUTILUS®, NEUJET®, IQ, MAESTRO®, BIO TOP 3®, DNS®, Snegurochka or ROTATRIM are used in office environments on laser or inkjet printers and by professional printers on digital or offset presses to create brochures, transactional material, folders, invitations, business cards, letterheads or other high-impact communication. Converters appreciate the excellent printability and smooth handling of Mondi’s professional printing papers.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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.

Author: Bernhard Cantzler, Head of Marketing & Innovation Mondi UFP

About the author:

Bernhard Cantzler has more than 15 years experience in business development in the paper industry. As Head of Marketing & Innovation at Mondi he is responsible for the development and marketing of innovative fine paper products, including for the premium packaging sector.

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Mondi, global leader in packaging and paper, has been chosenby the Jane Goodall Institute Austria as the supplier for the first issue of their new annual magazine Be inspired using Mondi's premium recycled paper brand NAUTILUS®.

  • The newly launched annual magazineof Jane Goodall InstituteAustria will beprinted on NAUTILUS® Classic made from 100% recycledpaper
  • The partnership is based on the common sustainability aspirations and values of Mondi, NAUTILUS® and the Jane Goodall Institute

“By inspiring people to conserve the natural world we all share, we improve the lives of people, animals and the environment.Our partners understand the importance to act sustainable and are equally ambitious to protect natural resources in their field”, says Dr. Jane Goodall, scientist and founder of the Jane Goodall Institute.

“When choosing our partners, it is important to us that they share our sustainability philosophy and aspirations.Mondi puts great efforts into recycling paper and a circular economy. NAUTILUS® mission “For the love of nature”is an excellent fit with the values of the Jane Goodall Institute”, says Doris Schreyvogel, Managing Director of the Jane Goodall Institute Austria.

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Founded in 2013, the Jane Goodall Institute Austria is part of the Jane Goodall Institutes network, a global community conservation organisation that advances the vision and work of Dr.Jane Goodall focusing on the protection of chimpanzees, reforestation and education.

The new annual magazine will be presented to the public on 30 September 2021 at a special launch event in Vienna, Austria. The magazine gives an overview of the projects of the Institute showcasing the holistic approach of its work.

“At Mondi we developed an ambitiousaction plan,MAP2030, where we focuson climate resilience through our forests and operations for the future of the planet. Targets include reducing our greenhouse gas emissions in line with science-based targets,maintaining zero deforestation in our wood supply and safeguarding biodiversity and water in our operations and beyond.This ambition fits very well with the mission the Jane Goodall Institute pursues and we are honoured to have been selected as a supplier with our premium recycled paper brand NAUTILUS®”, explains Johannes Klumpp, Marketing & Sales Director Uncoated Fine Paper at Mondi.

With its authentic recycled shade and the two grammages of 200 g/m2and 120 g/m2NAUTILUS® Classic perfectly meets the technical requirements of the magazine. NAUTILUS® Classic is made from 100% post-consumer recycled paper and awarded with certification schemes such as FSCTM Recycled, Blue Angel and EU Ecolabel.

NAUTILUS® not only offers a diverse portfolio of recycled papers in a wide range of grammages and formats, but it also delivers top quality in every sheet. The NAUTILUS® product family provides premium quality recycled papers that help you to look after the environment and reinforce your image as a sustainable company. For more information around NAUTILUS® visit www.mymondi.net/nautilus For information on our sustainability approach in our uncoated fine paper business please visit https://www.mymondi.net/ufp/en/sustainability

About Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper

Uncoated Fine Paperis a business unit of Mondi Group. In six operating sites in Austria, Slovakia, Russia, and South Africa, Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper produces pulp and environmentally sound office and professional printing papers tailored to the latest professional digitaland offset print technologies. The company complies with the strictest international certification standards to support sustainable production processes through the responsible management of forest, water and air resources. All Mondi uncoated fine papers belong to the Green Range of papers that are FSC™ or PEFC™ certified, 100% recycled or bleached entirely without chlorine. Its renowned brands such as Color Copy, PERGRAPHICA®, NAUTILUS®, NEUJET®, IQ, MAESTRO®, BIO TOP 3®, DNS®, Snegurochka or ROTATRIM are used in office environments on laser or inkjet printers and by professional printers on digital or offset presses to create brochures, transactional material, folders, invitations, business cards, letterheads or other high-impact communication. Converters appreciate the excellent printability and smooth handling of Mondi’s professional printing papers.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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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Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper manufacturer, is rolling out a comprehensive portfolio of corrugated packaging solutions for the online grocery market across Central Europe. Using its wealth of experience in eCommerce packaging, Mondi has created clever new solutions for the diverse needs of grocery retailers who can now deliver a variety of goods, from perishable food to wine bottles in fit-for-purpose packaging. All boxes in the eGrocery portfolio are fully recyclable and meet customers' requirements of sustainability, cost efficiency and product protection.

  • Seven new packaging solutions meet the growing demand for online grocery (eGrocery) delivery services
  • Sustainable eGrocery portfolio offers a packaging solution for a range of delivery channels including click & collect to local or nationwide deliveries
  • Innovative designs offer retailers fully recyclable, efficient and convenient packaging options

Mondi’s latest eGrocery packaging solutions follow the successful introduction of its BCoolBox in March and its VinoBoxes in May. Grocery retailers can choose from Mondi’s expanded portfolio of seven sustainable corrugated packaging solutions for all kinds of grocery pick-up and delivery options, such as click & collect, local deliveries via retailers' own vehicle fleets or long-distance deliveries via third-party carriers. The boxes can be adapted to be used by small and large scale retailers.

“The Covid-19 pandemic has boosted the popularity of online grocery shopping, especially in our Central European markets. Our customers in the retail grocery sector are quickly adapting to growing consumer demand for pick-up and delivery options. We pride ourselves in developing smart, fit-for-purpose packaging to meet our customers’ needs, which is why we’re rolling out these efficient, sustainable solutions designed for a variety of delivery methods and styles,” says Armand Schoonbrood, Chief Operating Officer Corrugated Solutions at Mondi.

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Mondi’s latest eGrocery packaging solutions include:

Pick&ShipBox – a one-pack solution for all channels. It adapts to multiple requirements and offers convenience features such as easy lifting and opening.

PantryBox – for quick and easy filling and closing. It is strong, stackable, and suitable for carrier shipping or click & collect.

RecipeBox – for doorstep delivery of fresh produce and groceries. It has an integrated lid and optional holes for better ventilation.

EatsBox – for smaller local deliveries by bike or scooter. It is lightweight and offers a quick filling option.

Click&LoadBox – for click & collect of mixed grocery orders. It has handles for loading into cars and carrying home.

Click&EnjoyBox – for holiday, gift or seasonal promotion packs. It has compartments for tall products like bottles, with an easy handle carrier.

Click&CarryBox – for heavier mixed orders, providing strength and stability. It has an integrated handle for easy carrying.

Mondi's action plan MAP2030 has ambitious sustainability commitments over the next ten years including a target to make 100% of our products reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. This expansion of our eGrocery portfolio is another example of how we want to drive real change and support retailers to use sustainable packaging solutions that keep materials in circulation and prevent waste. Whether near or far, fragile glass containers or perishable vegetables, our eGrocery portfolio offers efficient and protective packaging solutions,” concludes Schoonbrood.

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 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 2020, Mondi had revenues of €6.66 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.35 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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