Mondi has broken ground for a recycled cartonboard plant in Duino, Italy. The company is investing 200 million euros in the high-quality plant, which will have an annual capacity of 420,000 tonnes. With the new plant, Mondi wants to meet the demand for sustainable packaging and improve its product range.
Mondi has laid the foundation stone for its €200 million investment in the mill acquired in January 2023 with a ground-breaking ceremony in Duino, Italy. The mill's existing paper machine will be converted into a high-quality recycled cartonboard machine, The aim is to create jobs for current and potential employees, build and develop partnerships with local stakeholders and contribute to the general development of the region. contribute to the economic development of the region becomes.
„We are delighted with the progress of the investment project in Duino and the opportunities it presents for our growing packaging business. This carton machine will strengthen our backward integration and provide us with security of supply to better serve our customers.“
Andrew King, CEO of the Mondi Group
The new machine is expected to be commissioned in 2025. As soon as it is fully operational, it will 420,000 tonnes of recycled cardboard for sustainable packaging solutions and, at 8.5 metres, will be Mondi's widest recycled paper machine. Wherever possible, the mill will source materials locally to contribute to the local economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through shorter transport distances and strengthen the resilience of the supply chain.
„Our investment in Duino will enable us to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in Central Europe, the Mediterranean region and the local Italian market. The project team is currently preparing for the upcoming construction work with a new recycled fibre plant, a wastewater treatment plant and the associated infrastructure and warehousing.“
Markus Gärtner, CEO Mondi Corrugated Packaging
Source: Mondi
