Metsä Board’s lightweight trial sheet transport packaging cuts weight by 88%

By replacing traditional wooden and plywood structures with a lightweight corrugated solution that combines a corrugated box and pallet into a single packaging, the new design achieves an impressive 88% weight reduction—from 24 kg to just 2.8 kg. This significantly improves handling, reduces costs and supports smarter material use throughout the logistics chain.

How the sheet transport packaging supports your logistics and cost targets?

By switching from wooden and plywood-based packaging to a corrugated solution, you can:

• reduce packaging weight per shipment by up to 88%
• improve ease and ergonomics for staff handling sheet pallets
• free up storage space thanks to flat, space-saving packaging components
• simplify recycling and waste handling, as the main material is corrugated board
• adapt packaging to different delivery quantities, supporting more flexible production planning

A leap forward in sheet transport packaging: Metsä Board’s redesign cuts weight and costs

Metsä Board’s packaging design team has undertaken a significant redesign of its 700 x 1000 mm sheet transport packaging. The new solution focuses on lightweighting, cost efficiency and improved handling, reflecting the company’s commitment to operational excellence.

88% weight reduction in sheet transport packaging for easier handling

One of the most striking achievements of the redesign is the reduction in packaging weight. The previous packaging, which relied on wooden pallets and plywood panels, weighed approximately 24 kg per package. The new corrugated packaging solution reduces this to just 2.8 kg—a remarkable 88% decrease.

This lighter packaging makes handling easier and more ergonomic. The improved efficiency also translates directly into cost savings.

Space-saving and flexible, reusable and recyclable packaging

The corrugated packaging features a flat, space-saving design that simplifies storage and assembly. It can be adjusted for different delivery quantities, allowing greater flexibility in production and logistics planning.

The packaging can be reused several times, depending on its condition after use. When it is no longer suitable for reuse, it can be recycled—supporting reduced waste and more efficient resource management.

Conclusion

Metsä Board’s redesigned 700 x 1000 sheet transport packaging demonstrates how thoughtful design can reduce costs and optimize handling. By switching to a corrugated solution, the company sets a new benchmark for efficiency and packaging innovation in the global paperboard industry.