UK-based packaging company Mondi has officially opened a new kraft paper machine at its Štětí mill in the Czech Republic. 

The machine is designed to produce 210,000t of high‑performance kraft paper per year.  

The move targets the increasing demand for paper-based flexible packaging, reflecting the growth in e-commerce and a rising emphasis on sustainability. 

The installation is one element of a €400m ($463.8m) investment programme to boost capacity at the mill.  

The new asset will manufacture high-strength, high-porosity grades for construction, industrial and e-commerce uses.  

The investment will also allow it to streamline and balance production across its kraft paper range, including speciality products and papers with functional barrier properties. 

During the inauguration event in November 2025, Mondi hosted international customers and partners at the Štětí site.  

A panel session featuring customers, equipment manufacturers and industry specialists examined current market dynamics, sustainability topics and cooperation across the packaging supply chain. 

Mondi Group CEO Andrew King stated: “This is more than a paper machine - it is a symbol of what we can achieve when innovation, sustainability and teamwork come together. It enables us to continue delivering great service to our customers and the high-quality packaging materials they want to help them achieve their sustainability goals.” 

In November 2025, Mondi extended its food packaging range to include corrugated and solid board solutions alongside digital printing capabilities.  

This followed the company’s acquisition of Schumacher Packaging assets.   

The expansion is designed to serve food producers and retailers across Europe with packaging that addresses shelf visibility, sustainability and regulatory compliance.