{"id":93536,"date":"2024-06-20T17:15:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=93536"},"modified":"2024-06-20T09:24:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T07:24:09","slug":"modernisation-completed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/modernisierung-abgeschlossen\/","title":{"rendered":"Modernisation completed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Increased production capacity and improved environmental compatibility: these were Mondi's goals when investing in the modernisation of the containerboard plant in Kuopio. The company invested a total of 125 million euros and has now celebrated with an opening ceremony.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mondi<\/a> has completed its 125 million euro investment in the Kuopio corrugated board plant. It includes the Modernisation of the wood yard, the fibre line, the evaporation plant and the paper machine<\/strong> for the production of ProVantage Powerflute, a high-performance grill that is mainly used in trays and cartons for fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/p>\n

This investment will Increase production capacity by 55,000 tonnes per year<\/strong>, improve product quality for the benefit of our customers and increase environmental performance by reducing greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of paper and improving resource and energy efficiency.<\/p>

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\u201eMondi is committed to being sustainable by design, and investments like this support our MAP2030 sustainability commitments around circular packaging and paper solutions created by empowered people who care about the climate. The local community will benefit from a modernised plant that also brings improvements in safety and environmental performance.\u201c<\/p>\n

Markus G\u00e4rtner<\/strong>, CEO of Mondi Corrugated Packaging<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

On 20 June, Mondi Kuopio celebrated this milestone with a launch event attended by local politicians and partners, highlighting the joint efforts and shared vision of Mondi and its stakeholders in promoting economic growth and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n

\u201eWe are very pleased to have finalised this significant investment and to be able to continue to offer our customers high-quality and sustainable products. It also demonstrates our commitment to supporting economic growth in the region and ensuring the long-term viability of the Kuopio plant.\u201c<\/p>\n

Andrew King<\/strong>, CEO of the Mondi Group<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Source:\u00a0<\/em>Mondi<\/a><\/p>