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Mondi Packaging celebrates the launch of its newly rebuilt paper machine in Poland

The modernised machinery, which now uses advanced technology, will substantially increase the production capacity of the Świecie operation as well as enabling it to manufacture considerably lighter varieties of Kraftliner quality paper than in the previous facility. The PM1 has been built to meet the stringent targets set by Mondi Packaging to provide 100% delivery accuracy and reliability to its customers.

The output of the new machine will increase by around 30% depending on product portfolio and will also continue to produce top quality Sack Kraft Paper. The new, lighter paper quality which will now be available from this unit will meet the growing customer demand for lighter packaging materials, without loss of rigidity and strength.

During the ceremony Peter Machacek, CEO of the Mondi Packaging Paper Division, thanked the Świecie team for the successful rebuild that they carried out. He reinforced that the rebuild was a good example of how effectively Mondi Packaging implements its SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) initiatives as the rebuild was carried out not only efficiently but also safely, with zero harm to employees.

Peter Oswald, Mondi Packaging Chief Executive, said: “The key benefit of the €38 million investment is to enable Mondi Packaging Paper Świecie to position itself as a European market leader of high quality lightweight kraftliner.”

Mondi Packaging Paper Świecie S.A, is a growth oriented preferred European solutions provider in packaging papers. The inauguration of the newly rebuilt paper machine coincides with the 40^th anniversary of the plants´ founding and the 10^th anniversary since Mondi Packaging’s acquisition of a majority share in the original Celulosa Świecie operation.