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Press release from the issuing company:
Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., alongside President Takashi Nagai, has announced that its project titled “Material Reduction in Packaging of 100kg-Class Precision Equipment Using Cup-Shaped Cushioning Material” has been awarded the Technical Packaging Award at the 2025 Japan Packaging Contest, hosted by the Japan Packaging Technology Association. This award marks the 18th time Kyocera has been recognized at this contest.
Traditionally, when transporting our multifunctional devices and printers, a large amount of laminated corrugated cardboard1 was required to protect the products from impact. While corrugated cardboard offers excellent strength and load-bearing capacity when used as a box, it doesn’t necessarily work as a cushion. This means substantial quantities were needed to ensure adequate product protection.
To overcome this issue, Kyocera has replaced laminated corrugated cardboard with pulp-molded2 materials and developed three variations of cup-shaped cushioning materials. These cup-shaped cushioning materials feature a hollow cup design that provides superior shock absorption. Additionally, the materials are made from highly biodegradable3 pulp mold, which facilitates recycling and reduces environmental impact. Together, the pulp-molded materials and the cushioning materials have reduced waste by 72%.
Currently, these cushioning materials are primarily used for multifunctional devices. However, Kyocera plans to use them in a wide range of products of various sizes in the future. All packaging materials used for our products are developed and designed in-house, and our technological expertise is highly regarded both domestically and internationally. At the end of the day, Kyocera is committed to leading the way in the packaging industry.
1 Manufactured by bonding multiple corrugated sheets, known for its strength and durability.
2 Made by mixing recycled paper or wood pulp with water, then shaping and drying in molds.
3 Materials that are decomposed by microorganisms and converted to carbon dioxide and water, returning to the natural environment.
