DS Smith, ELVIAL Launch Sustainable Fanfold Packaging in Greece
Paper Recycling | 2026-03-26 07:57:15
The design offers natural cushioning, eliminating the need for additional filling materials and ensuring safe transportation for both domestic and international shipments.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): DS Smith has collaborated with ELVIAL to introduce an innovative Fanfold packaging solution tailored for industrial customers in Greece. The fibre-based solution is designed to enhance protection and efficiency in transporting heavy aluminium products across modern supply chains.
The Fanfold packaging features an accordion-style structure, allowing flexible sizing to accommodate a wide range of products, including doors, windows, automotive parts, and medical equipment. Built from a single sheet of corrugated cardboard, it replaces multiple packaging layers previously used, improving operational efficiency while reducing material usage.
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The design offers natural cushioning, eliminating the need for additional filling materials and ensuring safe transportation for both domestic and international shipments. It also optimizes storage and logistics by reducing space requirements and improving load stability.
According to company officials, the solution supports automated production lines and delivers cost savings alongside enhanced sustainability performance. The initiative aligns with DS Smith’s circular economy strategy, focusing on reducing waste and improving recyclability.
The partnership highlights growing demand for sustainable, adaptable packaging solutions in industrial sectors with complex logistics needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Fanfold packaging solution?
It is a flexible, fibre-based packaging design with an accordion structure for adjustable sizing and improved protection.
- What products is it designed for?
It is tailored for heavy aluminium products such as doors, windows, automotive components, and medical equipment.
- What sustainability benefits does it offer?
The solution reduces waste, eliminates extra filling materials, and is fully recyclable.
