Mondi Secures 11 Wins in Crescents and Stars for Packaging Competition

Mondi has been recognised with multiple awards at this year’s Crescents and Stars for Packaging competition in Türkiye. These accolades affirm Mondi’s position as a leading packaging solutions provider that meets customer needs while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of sustainability and design.

Mondi’s impressive lineup of award-winning products includes the Plate Protector (Mondi Eschenbach), the Eco Cage Paper Basket (Mondi Bupak), the BeerCoolBox (Mondi Warsaw) and the Koala Display (Mondi Adana).

“We are incredibly proud of our team’s achievements and the recognition we have received at the Crescents and Stars for Packaging 2024. These awards are a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our commitment to providing our clients with sustainable, innovative packaging solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations,” says Markus Gärtner, CEO Mondi Corrugated Packaging.

“Each of our award-winning products reflects our strategy to integrate customer feedback into our design process, ensuring that we address both the practical and environmental challenges our clients face. This recognition fuels our drive to continue innovating and leading the industry towards more sustainable and effective packaging solutions,” added Armand Schoonbrood, COO Mondi Corrugated Solutions.

The winners will be presented with gold, silver and bronze trophies at the Crescent and Stars for Packaging 2024 awards ceremony and gala night, expected to be held in Istanbul later this year.

Mondi’s 2024 Crescents and Stars for Packaging winners are:

• Koala Display, Mondi Adana
• Corrugated Packaging for Premium Umbrellas, Mondi Ansbach
• Doorbell Guard, Mondi Bad Rappenau
• Eco Cage Paper Basket, Mondi Bupak
• Plate Protector, Mondi Eschenbach
• TopLock Box, Mondi Gebze
• Beer Arena, Mondi Grünburg
• Bottle Protector, Mondi İzmit
• Display Guard, Mondi Tire
• 3-in-1 Separator, Mondi Tire
• Beer Cool Box, Mondi Warsas

About the winning products:

Koala Display: A pioneering corrugated packaging solution for potted flowers, the Koala Display is 100% recyclable and provides a visually appealing, practical alternative to traditional wooden stands. It enhances product visibility and brand awareness through innovative print designs, supports diverse plant sizes, and are duction in cost compared to conventional stands.

Umbrella Packaging: A fully sustainable packaging solution to replace polystyrene, designed for large umbrellas with varying weights of 60-120 kilograms and lengths of 3.70 to 5.20 metres. Offers optimal protection for 65 different variants and is a fully adaptable solution for other heavy consumer goods.

Doorbell Guard: A bespoke, two-part corrugated packaging solution for premium doorbells, designed for both retail display and e-commerce shipping. Made from 100% recyclable materials, the Doorbell Guard offers superior protection, confirmed through rigorous customer-specified drop tests.

Eco Cage: A recyclable basket designed for enhanced freshness and durability. Features ventilation holes for optimal airflow and a reinforced handle for strength. Lightweight and strong, it’s ideal for supermarkets and farmers markets. Ships flat with 2,160 units per pallet, significantly reducing CO2 footprint compared to 192 plastic baskets per pallet.

Plate Protector: A two-piece shipping box crafted to safely deliver delicate porcelain plates in the post. It is engineered to fit standard European mailboxes at 31mm high, despite the plate’s 22mm and the 7mm BC-Flute padding. A special circular-cut in the insert and 16 protective tabs ensure the box remains compact and the contents secure, passing 1-metre drop tests for ISTA-6 compliance.

TopLock Box: An innovative eCommerce box designed for enhanced security and convenience. It features unique interlocking slots on the side covers that prevent unauthorised access and eliminate the need for tape. The box uses a special hotmelt tape for secure sealing and easy opening, enhancing the customer’s unboxing experience. This design not only protects against theft during transit but also reduces material use, promoting environmental sustainability.

Beer Arena: Designed to resemble a football stadium, the ‘Beer Arena’ is a distinctive packaging solution for beer cans and bottles, created for football fans. This innovative design offers both functionality and a unique visual appeal, making it an ideal choice for gifts or souvenirs during events such as the European Football Championship.

Bottle Protector: An eco-friendly packaging solution, this design uses corrugated material to match the protective qualities of polystyrene foam for glass bottles, but with a 77% reduction in storage space. It is 100% recyclable and multifunctional, doubling as shelf-ready display packaging that also facilitates product labelling through a design-integrated window.

Display Guard: Featuring a special folding system, double walls, and corner wedges for increased strength, the Display Guard is perfect for showcasing products on pallets, at cash registers, or on shelves. It offers an 88% reduction in storage space and is easily installed.

3-in-1 Separator: An eco-friendly packaging solution crafted from 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard, designed to replace polystyrene foam in boiler shipments within the whitegoods and electronics industries. The ‘3-in-1’ name reflects its triple functionality: stabilising products, protecting during transport (validated by successful drop and shipping tests), and storing spare parts. It offers logistical advantages by reducing storage space by 65%, making it adaptable to all whitegoods.

BeerCool Box: Crafted from fully recyclable corrugated cardboard, this beer bottle packaging marries functionality with eco-friendliness. Featuring a robust box with a barrier-paper-lined waterproof insert, it transforms into a practical ice container on opening, ensuring beers are chilled to perfection without leakage and that surroundings remain dry.