Three category awards plus the grand prize for sustainability – an impressive haul for STI Group at this year’s SHOP! France Awards, which were presented in Paris in mid-June. Suntory, Ferrero and Lindt were the…
Our two entries, the launch display for Harry Potter by ars Parfum and the sled display for MAIRDUMONT, were honoured at the SHOP! DACH Awards 2025. The ars Parfum team was delighted to receive a silver trophy,…
Unlock the secrets to creating successful Point of Sale (POS) displays with our latest whitepaper! Discover the impact that display design, placement, and brand messaging have on customer behavior and purchasing…
As part of its centenary celebrations, Migros is launching a range of special promotions, including the return of its popular Surprise Box campaign. Brimming with a variety of Migros products, the boxes come in nine…
STI Group has further strengthened its environmental commitments by gaining further certification at two of its production plants. The DIN EN ISO 14001 standard has been confirmed by an external audit at both its…
Cosmetic products stand out best when the packaging itself is beautiful. This new folding box sample series demonstrates different ways to achieve a premium look and feel that pulls shoppers in and heightens their…
We are delighted that our 9 Mile Vodka packaging has been selected as a finalist in the PLD Innovation Award. The winners will be announced at the PLD Future Innovation Forum in Paris, 1.45pm on 29 January, so keep…
Over 150 German brands have been honoured as Brands of the Century in this year's eponymous publication by Deutsche Standards; and once again, STI Group is featured for being synonymous with packaging. We were…
Our latest CSR report shares the progress STI Group has made against its strategic sustainability goals. In it, we highlight the sustainable values our company is committed to and reveal how we measure and have made…
2024 has been another great year on the awards front, once again proving that sustainability doesn’t have to compromise brand impact and commercial results. Of the 5 POPAI Awards that our UK colleagues at InContrast…
The latest EcoVadis audit has reflected STI Group's outstanding sustainability performance, with the entire company group awarded a Platinum rating. STI Group is currently the only mid-size German packaging company…
The new role of packaging: implications of the European Green Deal. Whether it’s the Green Deal with the PPWR, or the EU Deforestation Regulation, changing EU regulations are creating significant challenges for…
Duobreak’s design significantly increases volume utilisation by bags and pouches inside retail-ready or shelf-ready packaging. Reducing the empty space ratio inside the packaging to under 50% meets the upcoming PPWR…
The European Green Deal is a comprehensive strategy to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050. Its legislation is highly relevant for packaging managers, as it has a significant impact on material choice, production…
STI Group continues to extend its solar energy program across the Vogelsberg region. Following the 2.4 MW peak roof system installed in Alsfeld, which already covers most of that plant’s energy needs, is a new…
By switching from virgin fibre EB flute to recycled fibre EE flute, we significantly improved the cost and sustainability of fmcg stacking trays. Working closely with the client enabled us to identify and work to…
Product protection and safe transport are our top priorities when optimising packaging volume; not every product will be suitable for SIPP. To optimise packaging, it is worth first comparing the proportion of…
Our latest €8 million investment in energy- and resource-efficient laminating technology will significantly advance STI Group`s delivery of CO2-saving lightweight packaging. As early as November 2024, the most…
We celebrated together with our customers Suntory, Danone and Famille Michaud at the awards ceremony on June 13th in Paris. These three food promotions were successful with their sustainability approaches...
Pure cardboard packaging for avocados is replacing mixed-material solutions that use plastic film. Made from corrugated cardboard, these new monomaterial packs are easy to open, protect their contents well and look…
Both our two entries, the stacking tray display for bluu laundry sheets and the promotional packaging for Knetä play dough, have been awarded with a shop! D-A-CH Award 2024.
This redesigned Zing Burger packaging saves material and waste. For eating in, hot food is served in a cardboard tray with grease barrier. For takeaway, two identical trays simply click together. See how easily, in…
STI Group has received high honours from the 40th HUNGAROPACK jury: the Industrial Creativity Award for new product Helpee and its packaging. Helpee is a cardboard funnel that saves women having to sit on public…
Whether it's an after-work beer, summer chocolates, travel-sized cosmetics or soft drinks for a BBQ with friends, market research expert Dr. Uwe Lebok from K&A BrandResearch recommends integrating products into an…
In November 2023, STI Group’s Lauterbach site passed its audit for FSSC 22000 certification. This means that in future, we will be able to manufacture packaging for direct food contact in Lauterbach as well.
Ferdinand Bierbichler is replacing the large-format EPS boxes for its smoked fish with corrugated cardboard packaging. The new pack is made from virgin fibre material with a greaseproof water-based barrier coating…
France is hosting this year’s Rugby World Cup, which runs from 8 September to 28 October. As an Official Supporter, DANONE's brand Volvic will have a strong presence; 200 custom-made FSC® wooden displays from STI…
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Reducing CO2 and replacing plastic components with paper-based solutions form part of Steinel's sustainability vision. Protecting its high-quality durable lighting, sensor and thermotechnology products is a top…
While retail product packaging is primarily designed to attract, communicate and inform, the packaging used to ship online purchases needs to prioritise logistical properties. In future, Bosch Power Tools plans to…
Our after-work event on innovative and sustainable packaging concepts was a great start for our new office in the heart of Paris. We welcomed our clients for the first time in early October at Rue Beaurepaire, just…
The Yellow Storm is a major event orchestrated by the Schweppes brand. Every year, to launch the season, a wave of yellow breaks over the On- and Off-Trade circuits, and goes beyond the borders of France, as the…
Spirits manufacturer Underberg is celebrating the 175th anniversary of its famous bitter with a sustainable, efficient packaging redesign.
With a sustainable header made of FSC© material, the Dutch coffee manufacturer Jacobs Douwe Egberts promotes its popular coffee range in an eye-catching way at the POS.
The trend for packaging and displays with a natural look and feel continues, but with it comes a demand for solutions that are indeed sustainable, rather than just looking like it. As well as replacing plastics, the…
We look forward to welcoming clients to 11 Rue Beaurepaire in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Centrally located, our new office is just 200 metres from Place de la République – an inspiring place to develop…
A brown corrugated box with bag is the perfect alternative to plastic bottles for ASB Greenworld and underlines the ecological origin of the contents. The integrated tap ensures easy product removal of the organic…
Reducing and ultimately eliminating CO2 emissions are crucial elements of STI Group's sustainability strategy. Since July 2023 our group of companies has been part of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi),…
Great news that our UK team has just brought our total POP awards to 9 this year, with 3 POPAI UK & Ireland awards. Congratulations go to our customers Baylis & Harding and Suntory.
The investment in the new folding carton facility at its Rumburk site in the Czech Republic, alongside a further Heidelberg Speedmaster 106 XL press being installed at its Hungarian site, consolidates STI Group’s…
No easy task: 167 displays from 10 countries entered this year’s shop! Awards (formerly POPAI Awards) in France. We are delighted that both our submissions for Suntory Beverage & Food France were awarded - silver…
Our Circular Innovation Programme, which develops and brings to market sustainable packaging innovations, received an award in Berlin in June 2023.
Our Chrowell beverage packaging for 9Mile Vodka, our cosmetics market stall for Weleda and the coffee capsule launch display for Lavazza have been awarded by the POPAI D-A-CH Awards Jury 2023.
SW Motech has eliminated plastic hangers and labels from its motorbike accessories packaging by switching to an all-in-one corrugated cardboard design. As well as being more sustainable, the new solution is also…
Produced by STI Group's Hungarian plant in Kecskemét, the packaging solution for Continental has won two awards thanks to its creative use of fibre-based material to replace plastic.
Our brand new Packaging MGZN is now out, covering all things packaging-related and offering exclusive insights into market-defining topics.
This Lavazza launch display made a huge impression on trade visitors as well as the Display Verlag jury at this year's Display Summit.
The corrugated cardboard packaging for ASB Grünland's organic fertiliser thinks the circular economy through to the end: Made from FSC®-certified cardboard, this high quality box does away with the need for a…
The new pay tray for OTC products has a more resource-saving and recyclable design that reduces waste for pharmacists, but still offers durability and a premium look.
Butterfly bases are more cost-effective, stable and resource-saving. Inside the base is a pre-glued bar that automatically straightens when assembled. This requires 15% less material, with no loss of load capacity,…
The one-piece "Zero Hero" insert for shipping beverage bottles in corrugated cardboard packaging makes the FEFCO 0203 standard outer versatile. The one-cut insert is designed for a standard of 6 bottles, but can be…
Offering custom smartphone and tablet cases for online sale, caseable wanted to update its packaging to optimise shipping and provide a real unboxing experience for its global customers.
This innovative display was designed to eliminate elements that shoppers can’t see, while ensuring everything that remains plays a part in its overall stability. The Easy Coat base and body consist of a single sheet…
Our Circular Innovation team doesn’t just follow well-travelled paths; it isn’t afraid to explore new technologies. Although not yet commercially scalable, mushroom packaging has potential.
Online retail is a key sales channel for condoms producer Ritex. It is vital that products are not only protected during shipping but also feature early in any web search and have instant shopper appeal.
Zwiesel uses D-flute corrugated cardboard packaging for its exclusive crystal glasses. Excellent product protection, a premium appearance and improved resource-saving are priorities for the company. D-flute…
Harmonising the entire global display range of the Dutch coffee manufacturer JDE to just five modular solutions promotes simplicity, savings and sustainability, while ensuring brand presentation is specifically…
We are delighted to announce 3 awards from POPAI UK & Ireland in 2022. Congratulations and a huge thank you to our latest instore winners Suntory Beverage & Food Europe and Unilever.
Each month, the FAIRWERT display highlights one of 15 different ‘Fair Values’ with a strong slogan and four top-selling products. This ever-changing showcase encourages shoppers to take a closer look at the products…
For Natura, the vegan organic range from WOLF-Garten, grass paper packaging heightens the appeal for shoppers that value sustainable products. Finished with offset print, it’s a real eye-catcher on shelf with its…
Universal Electronics’ (UEI) packaging shows how a monomaterial cardboard solution can replace conventional blisters and save a lot of plastic. Still offering excellent product protection with a premium appearance,…
At the Lebensmittel Praxis's Brand Magnet Awards premiere in 2022, STI Group’s promotional packaging for Treets - THE PEANUT COMPANY was honoured with an award. Editor Matthias Mahr visited us to present the award…
Sometimes it’s the little things that make all the difference, as was the case for detergent manufacturer fit when trying to improve the recyclability of its Sunil packaging. While the box was already made from…
The flexible plywood display can defend its space in store for years. Functioning as an extension of shelf space in store, it enables products to be presented in almost any configuration to suit individual…
Bosch’s Smart Home Controller is now protected safely yet sustainably with purely paper-based packaging. The monomaterial solution supports a true circular economy by replacing the plastic inserts used to hold…
Instead of securing products for delivery with plastic film, STI Group’s development team created a monomaterial alternative: crepe paper glued to a cardboard blank. This innovative solution gives optimal protection…
We at STI Group are committed to helping people from Ukraine in many ways, whether that’s trying to make life easier for them as they settle in a new country or offering direct support through relief deliveries to…
The awards ceremony on September 15 in Paris was exciting for STI Group France and for its customers Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Suntory Beverage & Food; both won a coveted POPAI Award.
Cardboard packaging is perfect for a circular economy and the more completely it can be recycled, the more positive this is for the environment. STI Group maximises the recyclability of its packaging by using…
At a virtual ceremony on 31st March 2022, STI Group and Vlastuin CDI were awarded Gold at the Dow Packaging Innovation Awards for their sustainable packaging for remote controls. The judges congratulated winners for…
We are delighted for 4 highly coveted POPAI D-A-CH Awards this year! For the STI Group there were 3x gold and 1x bronze. For more than five decades, companies and service providers have been honoured for outstanding…
Collaboration with universities is a long-held tradition by STI Group, and our experience with previous design awards show just how much value this can bring to all involved. This challenge is the first to be run in…
Christmas has come early for STI Group this year – thanks to Koenig & Bauer. As the first German packaging manufacturer to install the latest Rapida 106X printing technology, STI Group has now finished the extensive…
P&G's Gillette brand is committed to greater sustainability, and from December 2021 its promotional displays will be produced from paper made using renewable silphie plant fibre. STI Group’s pioneering collaboration…
From digital markers and QR codes to NFC tags and Snapcodes, from Amazon SmileCodes to Spotify barcodes and even simple raffle numbers; there are many ways you can make your packaging or POS smart and give shoppers…
Lidl and Kaufland are promoting the use of innovative packaging made with locally grown silphie plant fibre. PreZero, the environmental division of Schwarz Group, has spearheaded a sustainable packaging solution…
Enhanced packaging is an ideal way for brands to offer shoppers added value. Options abound, such as digital markers, QR codes, NFC tags and – as used with Somat dishwasher tabs from Henkel - voucher codes.
From Berlin to London to Madrid as soon as temperatures rise, the parks fill with people flocking to play sports, to sunbathe and above all to eat. The pandemic has only grown our desire to meet up – albeit in…
Disruptive displays enable brands to create experiences at the POS while also directing shopper interest towards particular products. Moving display elements guarantee maximum attention: consumer psychology confirms…
Purposeful brands are becoming increasingly relevant to consumers because they have a purpose beyond profit: to improve society in some way. Point of sale can be one of the most important touchpoints for…
Local and home gardening is dramatically increasing in popularity, especially among conscious consumers. flixGrün® organic micro vegetables from Carl Pabst are designed for maximum appeal to this…
When it comes to gifts, the personal touch means a lot. It shows thoughtfulness and greater appreciation. But don’t just think about tailoring the product: the packaging can also offer many opportunities for…
Looking like a large yellow daisy, Silphie – also known as the cup plant – shows great promise for paper production: its fibres offer an alternative to classic wood pulp and are also recyclable. Better still, this…
Optimize your graphic design by using unconscious image processing data. Tracking eye movement allows quick and cost-effective validation as to which graphic elements of packaging or displays are noticed by…
Developed jointly with STI Group, ROI Light is ideal for comparing the predicted effectiveness of two or three different display variants. How do you predict which secondary display will deliver the greatest sales…
Love Beauty and Planet products have one mission: to do something good for the planet! Every shower gel, shampoo, deodorant or conditioner is vegan, with packaging made from 100% recycled plastic. Unilever's…
Serialisation opens up new promotional opportunities for brands, as it allows the packaging to be smart and interactive. Batches of codes or even unique codes can be used to link with different promotional…
BIC is a family-owned company and world market leader in stationery products, lighters and razors. Their simple yet inventive, high quality and reliable products have been available to anyone, anywhere, anytime for…
Our printing plant is extremely proud of being involved in the design and production of packaging solutions for such iconic Hungarian companies as the 230-year old Zwack Unicum Nyrt. The collaboration between Zwack…
In May 2020 a distinctive logo sporting a moustache-wearing, beer-drinking gentleman appeared in stores all over Switzerland as Birra Moretti beer was launched to the Swiss market. To support the retail launch, STI…
Glass manufacturer Libbey had two priorities for its new e-commerce packaging: to protect its fragile products and to reduce the number of packaging types needed to deliver such a broad range.
Traditionally, plastic clips enabled shelves to be assembled quickly and locked into place securely. The latest generation Shelf Click displays for sustainable POS are made from pure corrugated cardboard for optimum…
We are still delighted that all three of our WorldStar competition entries are winners of an award. These global accolades come on top of the packaging industry recognition already received in Hungarian…
STI Group is delighted to receive three Hungaropack Awards this year. The winning packaging solutions were all praised for different highlights, being closely tailored to each brand's requirements. Hungaropack…
New Zealand tea brand Ti Ora, from Jacobs Douwe Egberts, injected fresh life into the tea aisle earlier this year with the launch of its pyramid bags, containing original tea blends based on natural New Zealand…
Modelled on the prestigious and long-established Die Fabrik des Jahres contest in Germany, GyártásTrend magazine and its publisher PPH Media have just staged their 4th Factory of the Year competition in Hungary.…
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