Inspection service for e-commerce packaging

With the expansion of the ISTA inspection service, Mondi's packaging solutions should fulfil the requirements of e-commerce customers.

Mondi wants to meet the requirements of e-commerce customers with its packaging solutions and has now expanded its ISTA testing service. The Performance Labs are certified by the International Safe Transit Association and the Amazon Packaging Support and Supplier Network.

The Performance Lab from Mondi can Test converted solutions such as MailerBAGs and corrugated cardboard boxes. The Performance Lab, located in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, complements the eCommerce service offering for high-performance eCommerce packaging, from basic materials to customised solutions. The ultra-modern Laboratory equipment simulates the typical effects of packaged goods in every step of the supply chain.

„Our certified Performance Lab is designed to test the quality and resilience of eCommerce packaging under realistic conditions. Our test environment simulates the usual conditions that packaged goods are exposed to at every step of their journey and provides a data-based evaluation to identify potential packaging deficiencies or weaknesses in the design. Our in-house experts can also provide recommendations for improvement - an offering that is as customised as our eCommerce packaging solutions.“

Nedim Nisic, Mondi Group eCommerce Director

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Mondi checks e-commerce packaging with its ISTA service and is now expanding it
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The ISTA laboratory is a partner for the testing of Tier 1-3 compliant packaging from AmazonFFP - Frustration Free Packaging, SIOC - Ships in Own Container and PFP - Amazon Prep-Free Packaging. The services of the laboratory include Clamping, vibration, drop and pressure tests, certifications and test reports for various ISTA standards. Customers who opt for Performance Lab Services benefit from expertise in the development of packaging that complies with the relevant regulations, certification systems and sustainability requirements.

„Packaging plays a crucial role when it comes to offering an outstanding customer experience and at the same time minimising Ensure product safety during transport in the rapidly evolving eCommerce landscape„, adds Javier Prieto, Head of the Czech Mondi ISTA Lab. The lab initially focussed on corrugated board solutions and has now expanded its remit to include all converted e-commerce solutions.

„With the increasing importance of sustainability and material optimisation, companies need a reliable partner to help them overcome the challenges of packaging design, testing and certification. It is an important step that we now offer certified testing as part of our service to all our converted eCommerce packaging customers. We are proud to offer this service as an addition to our innovative eCommerce portfolio that helps companies achieve their eCommerce packaging goals with ease.“

Javier Prieto

Source: Mondi

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