When Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, acquired the Western European assets of the former Schumacher Packaging, its portfolio expanded to include food-safe solid board packaging. One of the first beneficiaries of this portfolio enhancement was Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, a long-established partner and one of Europe’s premier salt producers. Renowned for the iconic Bad Reichenhaller Alpensalz brand, they manufacture a diverse range of products, from table and pharmaceutical salt to de-icing and animal feed salt. This natural product requires the highest standards of protection throughout every stage of processing.
Mondi supplies Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG with resilient trays designed for shelf placement, robust outer packaging for transportation, and, following the acquisition of the Western European Schumacher Packaging plants, now also offers sift-proof solid board packaging suitable for direct food contact. Through the integration of the Forchheim plant, Mondi is now positioned to provide Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG with complete packaging solutions.
Ensuring Safety for a Natural Essential – From Factory to Shelf
Although salt might seem simple in composition, packaging it effectively presents challenges. It must remain dry, hygienic, and intact from production to retail. To meet these demands, Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG requires a variety of solutions ranging from primary retail packaging to robust transport boxes—all designed to comply with stringent safety requirements and ensure logistical efficiency.
A Collaborative Effort Across Three Plants
This is where Mondi’s collective expertise proves invaluable:
- Mondi Forchheim produces high-quality solid board sales packaging that is food-safe, sift-proof, and offset printed in up to six colors. Sourced from FSC-certified Scandinavian forests, this packaging is approved for direct food contact.
- Mondi Grünburg has been supplying flexo-printed corrugated trays for over a decade, specifically designed to secure products during transport while promoting effective shelf placement.
- Mondi Bad Rappenau manufactures sturdy corrugated transport boxes, including packaging for dishwasher salt and lick stones for animals. They also provide customized kraft-liner solutions that are exported to the UK market.
Building a Trusted Partnership
Martin Horn, Head of Procurement “Direct Materials & Commodities” at Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, emphasizes:
Mondi is a reliable partner for us – with coordinated logistics, high product safety, and a packaging range from primary packaging to transport solutions. This ensures that our natural product, salt, remains optimally protected throughout the entire supply chain.
A Unified Portfolio, Limitless Opportunities
With its expanded array of solid board and corrugated packaging solutions, Mondi reinforces its position as a comprehensive packaging partner across diverse industries, including e-commerce, industrial applications, and the food and beverage packaging sector. From the initial step in the supply chain to the final delivery, clients can rely on secure, high-quality packaging—all sourced from a single provider.
Your Challenges are Our Challenges
At Mondi, we recognize that every packaging dilemma presents an opportunity for innovation. From robust transport boxes to user-friendly, sustainable designs, we take pride in collaborating with businesses like Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG.
