Mondi Simplifies Packaging for Stiebel Eltron
Manufacturers reduce supply chain complexity by streamlining packaging variants and board grades.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Consumer Goods
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Mondi developed an optimized packaging system for Stiebel Eltron that cuts the firm's corrugated board grades by more than 75 percent. The redesign replaces 150 legacy packaging variants with a unified system based on product weight and transport requirements.
Why it matters
Stiebel Eltron initiated this redesign to reduce complexity in procurement, production, and logistics. By consolidating material requirements, companies can improve inventory management and lower the costs associated with maintaining diverse packaging stocks.
Stiebel Eltron reduced its corrugated board grades by more than 75% compared to its previous requirement for 150 distinct packaging variants. The firm now classifies packaging solutions strictly by product weight and transport needs.
The players
Mondi
A global packaging and paper group that provides industrial and consumer packaging solutions to international manufacturers.
Stiebel Eltron
A manufacturer of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems that recently overhauled its logistics and packaging operations.
The details
Mondi optimized the system by grouping packaging solutions according to product weight and transport requirements rather than individualized designs. The process also shifts from four-color printed designs to white digital printing on brown corrugated board, which enables multiple designs to be produced on a single material base without additional set-up. This standardization simplifies production flows for the manufacturer.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: Publication of the case study detailing the packaging redesign.
Market Landscape
This project follows the broader industry trend of SKU rationalization, where manufacturers simplify input variability to decrease logistical overhead. Consolidating packaging materials is a standard response to rising procurement complexity in global supply chains.
Operators should evaluate if their own product packaging inventory has grown unnecessarily complex and requires a similar audit. Reviewing your product line against weight and transport requirements can reveal opportunities to standardize materials and lower procurement costs.
The takeaway
Simplifying packaging specs can drive significant logistical efficiency without compromising transport safety. Audit your current packaging variants to identify where weight-based grouping could replace custom-printed or product-specific designs.
Further reading
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