Mondi has collaborated with Fixit Gruppe to develop a unified, Europe-wide paper bag portfolio for more than 100 building material products. The project builds on the companies’ long-standing partnership, supporting a more harmonised packaging approach across Europe while maintaining consistent packaging quality and reliable performance across the product range.
The streamlined portfolio is designed to optimise material usage, improve recyclability and support Fixit Gruppe’s sustainability strategy, which the company said includes lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO2 compared to the previous year.
Fixit Gruppe is a system provider for building materials, supplying products to DIY stores across Europe. Previously, its products were packed in different paper bag grades and formats based on varying product needs, climate conditions and packaging regulations. Following an audit at Mondi’s Bag Application Centre in Frantschach, Austria, Mondi’s specialists analysed Fixit Gruppe’s existing packaging and developed a standardised solution. The project reflects how packaging optimisation can create value across the supply chain, supporting operational consistency, product performance and sustainability objectives across multiple markets.
By focusing on material usage, paper grammage, required barrier protection and the thickness of the plastic inner layer, Mondi developed standardised paper bag formats to meet the needs of different building materials and markets. Mondi manufactures its own sack kraft paper for these bags, which the company said gives it an integrated value chain from a single source. The new paper valve bags provide moisture protection for products such as cement and other powdered materials, while supporting an efficient and reliable filling process on Fixit Gruppe’s machinery.
Davide Battiston, international key account manager, Mondi Paper Bags Italy, said, “This project shows how we help customers solve complex packaging challenges while reducing environmental impact. By analysing Fixit Gruppe’s full product range and applying our papermaking and converting expertise, we developed a standardised solution without compromising on performance. It is also a great example of how close collaboration with customers can unlock long-term value across their packaging portfolio.”
Bernhard Zott, director of research & development at Fixit Gruppe, said, “We needed packaging that protects a wide range of building materials, is practical on construction sites and supports our climate strategy. Mondi assessed everything thoroughly and worked closely with our teams to improve functionality, sustainability and quality requirements.”
