Mondi expands printing capacity in Russia

Mondi Consumer Flexibles Russia will bolster its rotogravure capacities by adding a new machine at its Pereslavl plant. The machine will be installed by the first quarter of 2021 and will expand Mondi’s printing capacities and improve contingency planning for customer orders. This investment, along with Aramil’s added focus on flexographic printing, will meet demand from major FMCG and other customers while providing shorter lead times for delivery. Pereslavl will also offer flexographic printing for customers alongside their newly increased rotogravure capacity.

To meet rising demand in Russia for sustainable packaging for the confectionery, food and dry and wet pet food markets, Mondi will also broaden the range of competitive packaging options. The plant in Aramil will install a nine-layer co-extrusion line to produce high-barrier films by the end of 2020. This updated product portfolio will offer a range from mono-materials to multi-layer high-barrier laminates, many of which already meet current sustainability criteria, such as recyclability.

‘Russia is an important region for Mondi, which is why we have integrated the supply between both Aramil and Pereslavl, now called Consumer Flexibles Russia. Offering flexibility as well as products that are sustainable by design are a top priority for this region. We look forward to working with our customers to provide them with the best solutions for their packaging requirements and sustainability needs,’ commented Peter Orisich, CEO of Mondi Flexible Packaging.