DS Smith, an International Paper company, and leading manufacturer of fibre-based and sustainable packaging solutions, are collaborating with ELVIAL, a fast-growing producer of aluminium products and materials, to introduce Fanfold to customers across the industrial sector in Greece.

The Fanfold packaging solution and design has been made bespoke for ELVIAL's specific production and supply chain requirements and it is intended to provide optimum protection for the company’s heavy aluminium products during transportation. The aluminium is used in the construction of frames and sharing systems, ranging from doors and windows to lighting, automotive, and medical equipment, in a wide variety of shapes and dimensions. The solution is therefore designed in an accordion styled structure to allow for the folding and adjustment of sizes, and ELVIAL’s products are routinely transported to customers in both local and international destinations - requiring a robust and versatile protection as freight.

Optimized supply chain

Comprised of a single-sheet of fibre-based corrugated cardboard, Fanfold effectively replaces the multiple sheets that were previously used by ELVIAL with a simple packaging alternative. The innovative design is effective in reducing material waste, preparation, assembly times, and costs. It is designed for operational efficiency, and as well as taking up less space, the shape provides a natural cushioning, further eliminating any requirement for additional filling materials.

Giorgos Filippoglou, Managing Director, Greek Cluster, Packaging Division, DS Smith Hellas: "Our collaboration with ELVIAL reflects DS Smith's philosophy around sustainability and the company’s commitment to creating packaging solutions that are designed to fit the operational needs of the customer as precisely as possible. Fanfold is a fantastic example of innovation in industrial packaging. The solution offers flexibility and reliable protection for customers’ products and meets with both a supply chain optimization and sustainability agenda. We are proud that we are successfully helping our customers in the Greek industrial sectors and strengthening their position as competitors in the wider international marketplace."

Designed for operational efficiency and sustainability, Fanfold benefits include:

• Dimensional flexibility: a single sheet of fibre-based packaging material that adapts dynamically to the size of each product.
• Increased product protection: enhanced containment and stability for heavy products during transportation.
• Full compatibility with automated production lines: integration without the need for modifications to the customer's existing process.
• Cost savings: elimination of the requirement for additional filling materials.
• Optimization of transport and storage space: adjustment to the size of the product.
• Circular ready approach: less material, reduced waste, and easy to recycle.

Tania Tzika, President of ELVIAL comments: "For ELVIAL, the superior quality and safety of our products during transportation is a strategic priority, and especially due to our intense critical export activity. DS Smith Fanfold offers us the flexibility we need to manage and transport products of different dimensions with confidence, while simplifying our production and supply chain processes, and helping us to reach our sustainability targets. Our collaboration with DS Smith is strengthening the efficiency of our supply chain and supporting our company's overall sustainability goals”

ELVIAL’s commitment to using sustainable packaging within its supply chain processes is in alignment with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) which is anticipated to impact on how packaging solutions are designed, manufactured, utilised, and recycled, across Europe from 2026.

Through its purpose of Redefining Packaging for a Changing World and its company-wide and target-led sustainability strategy, DS Smith is committed to leading a transition to the circular economy, and to delivering innovative sustainable packaging solutions for customers worldwide.

For further information, interviews, and images:
Daniella Steadman, PR Manager, Packaging Division, DS Smith
E: daniella.steadman@dssmith.com / T: +44 (0) 750 735 7755

DS Smith

DS Smith, an International Paper company, is a leading global provider of sustainable fibre-based packaging, which is supported by recycling and papermaking operations. The company plays a central role in the value chain across sectors including e-commerce, fast moving consumer goods, food and beverage, and industrials. It has a target-led sustainability strategy, Redefining Packaging for a Changing World, and is committed to leading an industry-wide transition to a circular economy while delivering sustainable circular solutions for customers. As a part of this mandate, there is a focus on replacing plastics, taking carbon out of supply chains, providing recycling solutions, innovation and significant investment into Research & Development including alternative materials and fibres. The company has a progressive approach to the service and optimization of sustainable supply chains, a well-known and bespoke ‘Box-to-Box’ in fourteen days operational model and a unique Circular Design Metrics approach. It is a proactive member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, and the original DS Smith box-making business was started by the London based Smith family in the 1940s. Additional information can be found by visiting www.dssmith.com        

International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is dedicated to empowering customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive by delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for a changing world. As a trusted leader in corrugated packaging, we collaborate with partners across industries to protect what matters most—strengthening supply chains, advancing sustainability, and creating lasting value for our stakeholders. Additional information can be found by visiting www.internationalpaper.com   

ELVIAL

ELVIAL combines wide expertise, highly advanced machinery and thoughtful service for the single-minded pursuit of perfection. From doors and windows to shading and lighting and from automotive to medical, ELVIAL supplies the modern construction world with innovative solutions and quality products. Staying alert to the signals of time and international markets, ELVIAL was founded on the conviction that aluminium is the material that will shape the future. The company’s team of engineers and service orientated personnel are committed to safeguarding quality. The automated production unit, capabilities, and pledge to responsible business and environmental practices, render ELVIAL as a technology partner of excellence. ELVIAL is 100% family-owned, with headquarters in Kilkis, Greece. Additional information can be found by visiting www.elvial.gr

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