Sustainable corrugated cardboard packaging

Akarton develops and produces different types of sustainable corrugated cardboard packaging.

With custom work, we develop packaging that is specifically designed for your product, application and production process. We also offer Hexpand packaging, a flexible corrugated cardboard packaging that adapts well to different product shapes and dimensions.

Regular slotted boxes (RSC) are the well-known cardboard shipping boxes and are suitable for many different products and applications. We also offer shelf ready packaging: packaging that is not only suitable for transport, but can be placed on the shelf directly after delivery.

Which packaging solution fits your product? Contact us and find out what Akarton can do for you.

A parcel goes through several steps before it reaches the customer. Good packaging protects the product and is also practical for storage and order processing. By matching the size and design to the product, unnecessary space and material can also be limited.

Food packaging must fit the product and the way it is processed, stored and transported. The packaging must protect the product well and be practical to use. The packaging is matched to the specific application and the conditions within the supply chain.

Medical products need packaging that fits the specific application. The packaging must protect the product well during storage, processing and transport.

Industrial products differ greatly in size, weight and fragility. That requires packaging that is designed for this and offers enough protection during storage and transport.

In logistics processes, efficiency and protection are important. Dimensions, stackability and use of space play a role in storing and transporting products. By including these factors in the design from the start, you get packaging that fits the logistics process well.

Sustainability goes further than only the material of the packaging. In design, production and transport, we also look for ways to use material and raw materials as efficiently as possible.

Recycled material

Akarton uses at least 83% recycled material in its packaging, with the goal of increasing this percentage further. This way, a large part of the cardboard needed is used again as raw material.

Renewable energy

We also look at the use of energy in production. Among other things, Akarton uses more than 500 solar panels to generate renewable energy. In addition, the gas consumption is offset.

Certifications and guidelines

Akarton works with certifications and guidelines that contribute to responsible use of material and corporate social responsibility. For example, we work with FSC for responsibly managed forestry. For corporate social responsibility, Akarton follows the guidelines of ISO 26000.

Efficient production in Schüttorf

At the new production site in Schüttorf, the supply of corrugated cardboard is directly linked to the processing at the same site. This removes road transport between the producer and the processor. This means fewer links and transport movements in the production process, and also shorter lead times and lower logistics costs.