How many containerboard mills does Mondi operate worldwide now?

With the Duino mill, Mondi now operates six containerboard mills globally.

Which markets will the Duino mill serve?

The mill will supply local markets and, thanks to its proximity to ports, can also serve international customers.

How much did Mondi invest in the Duino mill expansion?

The company invested €200 million to convert an existing paper machine into a recycled containerboard machine.

Mondi Celebrated Start-up of Duino Recycled Containerboard Mill

Paper Recycling | 2025-09-23 12:01:10

Also, the proximity of the facility to ports will enable it to serve international customers as well.

By Paul Ploumis

Mondi Celebrated Start-up of Duino Recycled Containerboard Mill

Summary

Mondi celebrated the start-up of its Duino recycled containerboard mill in Italy.
The event was attended by international customers and partners, showcasing the mill’s production capabilities.
Once fully ramped up, the mill will produce 420,000 tonnes per year of recycled containerboard.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Mondi, a leading supplier of paper and sustainable packaging, marked the opening of its Duino mill in Italy. The business currently runs six containerboard mills across the globe.

Several of its international partners and consumers attended the occasion. It demonstrated the new recycled containerboard machine's production capability. Earlier in April this year, the business announced that the mill had successfully started up.

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By converting its current paper factory into a top-notch recycled containerboard machine, Mondi spent €200 million to increase the capacity for recycled containerboard.

The paper plant will generate 420,000 tons of premium recycled containerboard annually once it is completely ramped up. Paper reels from 0.95 m to 3.35 m, testliner from 90 gsm upwards, and waste-based fluting starting with 80 gsm are just a few of the many goods it will be able to manufacture. Products from the mill will be sold in nearby marketplaces. Additionally, the facility's close proximity to ports will allow it to serve clients from abroad.

According to Klauss Peller, COO of Mondi Containerboard, the mill's timely opening shows the team's strength and dedication as well as its long-term commitment to its containerboard clients around the globe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many containerboard mills does Mondi operate worldwide now?
With the Duino mill, Mondi now operates six containerboard mills globally.
Which markets will the Duino mill serve?
The mill will supply local markets and, thanks to its proximity to ports, can also serve international customers.
How much did Mondi invest in the Duino mill expansion?
The company invested €200 million to convert an existing paper machine into a recycled containerboard machine.