Mondi standardises paper bags for Fixit Gruppe

Mondi has collaborated with Fixit Gruppe to create a unified European paper bag portfolio for more than 100 building material products. The project is part of the long-standing partnership between the two companies and supports a more harmonised packaging approach across Europe, while maintaining consistent packaging quality and reliable performance across a broad product range. According to the companies, the streamlined portfolio optimises material use, improves design to support recycling and aligns with Fixit Gruppe’s sustainability strategy by helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO2 compared with the previous year.

Fixit Gruppe is one of Europe’s system providers for building materials, supplying a wide range of products to DIY stores across the region. Previously, its products were packed in different paper bag grades and formats depending on product requirements, climate conditions and packaging regulations. Following an expert audit at Mondi’s Bag Application Centre in Frantschach, Austria, Mondi analysed the existing packaging used by Fixit Gruppe and developed an optimised, standardised solution.

Standardised valve bags for building materials

The project focused on material usage, paper grammage, the required barrier protection and the thickness of the plastic inner layer. Based on this analysis, Mondi developed standardised paper bag formats intended to meet the needs of different building materials and markets.

As a backward integrated producer, Mondi manufactures its own sack kraft paper for these bags, using its paper expertise and integrated value chain from a single source. The new paper valve bags provide the moisture protection required for products such as cement and other powdered materials, while supporting an efficient and reliable filling process on Fixit Gruppe’s machinery.

The companies state that the project demonstrates how packaging optimisation can create value throughout the supply chain by supporting operational consistency, product performance and sustainability objectives across multiple markets.

Collaboration on packaging optimisation

Davide Battiston, International Key Account Manager, Mondi Paper Bags Italy, says: "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, says: "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."