Mondi is highlighting the growing role of digital printing in eCommerce packaging, offering brands greater flexibility in packaging design, personalisation and production efficiency.
The technology is creating new opportunities for corrugated packaging manufacturers to respond to changing customer expectations and market requirements.
Through its eCommerce packaging and paper portfolio, Mondi offers digital printing across its corrugated packaging solutions. Unlike conventional printing methods that require printing plates, digital printing enables design changes without producing new plates, helping reduce setup costs and associated material waste.
The technology allows businesses to introduce seasonal campaigns, update packaging designs and customise boxes for different markets and languages. It also supports printing across different board grades and flute profiles, providing greater flexibility for packaging applications.
Digital printing offers several applications beyond conventional branding. Businesses can incorporate QR codes, serial barcodes, product information and market-specific instructions directly onto packaging. Return details and sustainability messages can also be printed on boxes, potentially reducing the need for separate printed inserts.
According to Mondi’s 2026 eCommerce Trend Report, 15% of consumers said personalised messages on packaging contribute to a positive unboxing experience, while 68% indicated that personalisation positively influences their overall impression of a brand. The report also highlights the importance of recyclability, right-sized packaging and sustainability in purchasing experiences.
Mondi’s digital printing capabilities include printing on brown corrugated board using white ink, allowing brands to create distinctive packaging designs. The company also highlights water-based white ink applications suitable for primary and secondary packaging.
The company operates digital printing facilities in Greven and Ebersdorf in Germany and Birmingham in the United Kingdom. These facilities support different printing requirements, including multi-colour and white-ink applications.
While digital printing offers advantages for customised designs, shorter production runs and frequent artwork changes, flexographic printing can remain more economical for simple designs produced in very high volumes.
With the increasing importance of eCommerce and personalised customer experiences, digital printing is providing packaging manufacturers with additional opportunities to improve design flexibility, production efficiency and brand communication through corrugated packaging.