Perfecta examines investor solution in self-administration
Perfecta Schneidemaschinenwerk GmbH Bautzen has initiated insolvency proceedings under self-administration.
The trade magazine for the packaging industry
The packaging company Mondi is expanding its production capacities for flexible animal feed packaging. The company plans to invest almost 65 million euros in three plants in Europe, two of which are in Germany. This is the company's response to increased demand for pet food across Europe as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The project is part of Mondis The company has already announced a one billion euro expansion programme to accelerate growth in the area of sustainable packaging. The company thus plans to further strengthen its position in the pet food packaging market.
Helping customers switch to monomaterials
Work has already begun at Mondi Korneuburg (Austria) and includes Investments in new machinery and equipment as well as an expanded production area. According to the company, these changes will lead to an increase in capacity and consolidate the site's position as market leader for prefabricated retort stand-up pouches for moist pet food.
The Group is also investing in new machinery at the Mondi Halle and Mondi Steinfeld plants in Germany to increase the production capacity of sustainable pre-made pouch solutions for pet food and household and personal care. This should enable future growth and help customers switch from multi-layer, non-recyclable packaging to more sustainable alternatives such as recyclable mono-material stand-up pouches and pre-made paper-based pouches.
Dirk Gabriel, COO Consumer Flexibles at Mondi, says: "We are proud to be an innovative and agile partner for our customers. With this investment, we remain at the forefront of consciously sustainable packaging solutions, particularly in the pet food industry."
Source: Mondi
Further news from the companies
Read more "
Butterfly Packaging takes over PAK Emballages
With this acquisition, Butterfly Packaging is further expanding its market position in France.
Mosca responds to difficult market environment with focus on efficiency
Mosca looks back on an economically challenging 2025 and focuses on internationalisation, digitalisation and the strategic use of artificial intelligence in 2026.
Seydelmann opens new showroom
On 1 February 2026, the company takes over a neighbouring building in Aalen that was previously used as a supermarket.
Beumer opens new plant in China
The plant in Taicang was designed as a digitally orientated production site.
Ulrich Reifenhäuser retires from operational management
Ulrich Reifenhäuser has had a decisive influence on the development of the Reifenhäuser Group over four decades.