Mondi to launch new paper wrapping machine in collaboration with EW Technology

Mondi, a packaging and paper company with headquarters in the U.K. and Austria, has announced a collaborative effort with Austria-based mechanical engineering company EW Technology to launch a new machine for paper pallet wrapping. The machine is more efficient and sustainable on small-to-medium production lines, Mondi says.

The machine offers two settings: It can be fully automated to wrap around 60 pallets every hour or semiautomated to wrap 10-15 pallets per hour.

The machine takes a full reel of Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap paper, allowing customers to replace the multilayer plastic that is currently the industry standard for pallet wrapping, according to the company.

Advantage StretchWrap paper, containing no plastic or coating, is 100-percent virgin paper created with renewable materials and fully recyclable, the company says. An independent life cycle assessment commissioned by Mondi found that Advantage StretchWrap paper performed better than conventional plastic stretch film in several impact categories. Mondi says the paper has a 62 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin plastic stretch film.

A full reel of Advantage StretchWrap can be applied to the new machine without any need to rewind. Additionally, the larger dimensions of the reel means a replacement reel is needed every 400-600 pallets compared with 40-80 pallets for plastic wrapping.

“Sustainable products are close to our hearts and as a young team we are determined to make a positive contribution to the environment," EW Technology co-founder Philipp Ertl says. "By taking a collaborative approach with Mondi we were able to learn exactly what was needed and work together to deliver a unique new offering in paper wrapping technology for palletized goods – one that will benefit companies across many industries."

“We work with brands across various industries and recognized that companies seeking to be more sustainable and with smaller outputs require a customized machine for paper pallet wrapping," says Babicz Bartosz, Advantage StretchWrap project manager at Mondi. "This machine will mean that customers can successfully and safely wrap their products in paper for transportation, work towards a more circular system and make a positive contribution to the environment."