Cartonboard packaging materials

Cartonboard as a packaging material must protect the product, make it useable and match the quality and functional needs of the product – cartonboard is the face of the brand. MM Karton meets all of these requirements. Ongoing investments in research, development and market intelligence enables to act on market trends and develop innovative, future-oriented packaging solutions as well as creating a sizeable customer value.

By producing on third of the cartonboard utilised in food packaging, MM Karton is aware of its outstanding position in the cartonboard market. Consequently it an absolute must for us to provide innovative and safe packaging solutions for consumers.

Consumer protection - top priority for MM Karton

From the consumer's point of view particular attention is given to the direct contact between packaging material and food stuff. This core-topic is substantially covered by MM Karton: In the spirit of optimized consumer protection our team of experts co-operates constantly with legislative institutions on a national and European level.

For achieving the certification "safe and proved for food contact", packaging has to fulfil complex requirements. The perfect interaction of various factors is decisive: From the raw material selection, the processing and storage to hygiene measure during the entire process.

MM Karton has been one of the first companies within the cartonboard industry complying with the standards of ISO 9001 and HACCP.

Sustainable cartonboard packaging

In a competitive environment the most economical and ecological use of resources is critical. In meeting our long tradition of sustainability values, we apply state-of-the-art technologies to all our production process, which sustains us to achieve optimal values on a European level for many specific consumption and emissions figures.

In addition to this product-related technical and economic advantages, the use of cartonboard as packaging product offers an ecological packaging solution marked by utmost sustainability. It is based on the use of renewable resources, providing the highest recycling rate and lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions values throughout the entire value-added chain. This also means, that cartonboard enables FCMGs to meet the goals of their own sustainability agendas.

PEFC and FSC-certified recovered cartonboard and folding box board

With the objective to further increase transparency in the use of fibres throughout the whole chain of custody - from the tree to the folding carton - for our customers, converters, consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, MM Karton's seven cartonboard mills are certified according to the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes (PEFC) and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

This ensures that only raw materials of sustainable forest management are used, which are subject to challenging ecological, economical and social criteria and are supervised on a regular basis. Mayr-Melnhof Group is the largest producer of FSC and PEFC-certified recovered cartonboard and folding cartons in Europe.

Tailor-made cartonboard

The business relationship with our customers is marked by the highest level of professionalism. Our requirements for a desired long-term cooperation are market-driven product and service developments, cost-optimised pricing and adherence to delivery dates, as well as qualified solution-oriented consultancy that can produce tailor-made cartonboard.

The widest range of cartonboard products in the market enables us to give objective consultations on current topics such as carbon footprint, migration and the differences between recovered versus virgin fibre-based board. With our services in the area of supply chain efficiency and product reliability we help our customers to manage their sustainability and product requirements in an improved and impartial way.

Biography

Horst Bitterman is the Head of Marketing at MM Karton. He has ster of business administration, has years of experience in the packaging industry. Previously Horst worked in the retailing industry in different Senior Sales and Marketing roles.

Horst manages the company's market intelligence system and the classic advertising. He identifies new applications and markets and tailors the product and service range based on customer needs. He also coordinates the company's approach to KAM of FMCGs, pharmaceuticals and Retailer.