MONDI has held a groundbreaking ceremony in Duino, Italy, on its €200 million investment in a mill acquired in January 2023.
The facility’s existing paper machine is being converted into a recycled containerboard machine. The start-up of the new machine is expected in 2025. Once fully operational, it will be capable of producing 420,000 tonnes of recycled containerboard for sustainable packaging solutions and will be Mondi’s widest recycled paper machine at 8.5 metres.
Where possible, Mondi said the mill will source materials locally in order to contribute to the local economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through shorter transport distances and strengthen supply chain resilience.
“We are excited about the progress of the Duino investment project and the opportunity this provides our growing packaging business,” said Andrew King, CEO of Mondi Group. “This containerboard machine will strengthen our backward integration and provide us with security of supply to better serve our customers.”
