Full directors report - Mondi

Mondi’s products
Mondi’s core business is the manufacture of uncoated fine paper, packaging paper and
converted packaging products, as well as speciality products.
Pulp
Both hardwood and softwood pulp is produced largely for internal use. A total of 3.5 million
tonnes was produced in 2009, with 0.4 million tonnes sold externally.
Uncoated fine paper (UFP)
Mondi is a leading European and South African producer of UFP, used for a wide range of
office and professional printing paper for inkjet and laser printing. Well-known brands include
Color Copy, MAESTRO and IQ, as well as the Russian Snegurochka and South African
ROTATRIM brands.
Containerboard
A wide-ranging portfolio of corrugated case materials (virgin and recycled containerboard) is
produced for corrugated box applications. To meet the corrugated industry’s increasing
demand for excellent lightweight liners and flutings, Mondi has invested in the construction of
one of the world’s fastest containerboard machines (1,800 m/min) in Poland.
Corrugated boxes
Mondi is a leading supplier of all forms of corrugated packaging, including conventional
boxes and trays of all shapes and sizes, point-of-sale displays, Shelf-Ready Packaging (SRP)
and heavy-duty packaging. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) enabled corrugated cases
are an integral part of the Group’s portfolio.
Kraft paper
Kraft papers within the Advantage range are widely used, from specialist packaging and
heavy-duty industrial applications (including building and chemicals) to consumer packaging
(including food and pet food). A wide range of grades is offered, each catering to the specific
requirements of different packaging concepts.
Industrial bags
Mondi is the world’s largest producer of industrial bags and offers a wide variety, including
ultra-strong and air-permeable bags with sophisticated closure techniques. These products
are used to package, among other things, cement, chemicals, seeds, animal feed, flour and
milk powder, as well as automotive parts and organic and bio-waste.
Specialities
These are high-quality products, such as extrusion coating products, release liners,
consumer bags and pouches. The Group’s expertise in extrusion coating, laminating,
siliconising and printing enables Mondi to offer customised products for the food, pet food,
building, medical and hygiene industries among others. Sanocoat ® , an anti-microbial
packaging solution for increased shelf-life, is a recent innovation.
Newsprint
Mondi is a small producer of newsprint and telephone directory paper, manufactured in South
Africa, Russia and the UK.
Directors’ report
Annual report and accounts 2009 Mondi Group 9