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…
Do you design or purchase packaging and POS? Or lead sustainability initiatives within your company? Then this is for you.
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),…
EcoVadis rewarded our commitment to sustainability with a silver award in 2023 the entire STI Group.
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…
E-PACK Europe covers the full landscape of the fast-growing e-commerce packaging market, providing a platform for innovators and thought leaders to discuss technical and operational challenges for the e-commerce…
Our Circular Innovation Programme, which develops and brings to market sustainable packaging innovations, received an award in Berlin in June 2023.
We are a family business with a clear direction, clear set of values and clear focus on sustainability. These in turn shape our company ethos, our investment in people, our social commitments and our desire to…
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.
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…
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…
STI Group has won the bronze display Superstar Award 2021, for its unmissable Bahlsen cube at a Frankfurt Airport pop-up event.
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.
STI Group wins the POP & POS DISPLAYS category at the 2021 OBAL ROKU with its compact, quick set-up POPUP display. Designed for Perfetti van Melle, the flatpacked display impressed the jury of 18 experts with an…
The unmissable Raspberry Rays Arch developed for Suntory Food & Beverage was awarded in the Wholesale category, bringing InContrast’s haul of POPAI Awards to 63 in just 15 years.
Three gold, two silver and four bronze - we are over the moon about winning an incredible 9 trophies at this year’s POPAI Awards! We're particularly proud to have been voted the audience favourite, as well as taking…
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…
STI Group is the first packaging manufacturer in Germany to invest in the latest hybrid offset printing technology from Koenig & Bauer. The Rapida 106X-7+L will expand the company’s premium folding carton capacity…
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…
Alpro`s mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. With the planet`s health closely linked to the health of those living on it, it`s no surprise that the company seeks to grow its…
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…
InContrast, STI Group’s UK subsidiary, has been recognised again this year for its unique, effective approach to POS display with 4 more POPAI Awards in 4 different categories.
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…
Why, when and to whom do we give gifts – and what role does packaging play? Gifts are a key category for retailer and are ’in season’ all year round, according to our research. The act of giving and the concept of…
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.
Giving brands instant impact and recognition in store and driving sales: these are the hallmarks of a successful retail POS campaign and sit at the heart of what we do. So we’re delighted to be celebrating 6 further…
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…
Tegut…gute Lebensmittel is a pioneering retailer of fresh, organic and local produce that has around 280 food stores in central Germany and is owned by Swiss retailer Migros. Organic food accounts for over a quarter…
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 social brand share has made a brilliant debut in German retailers dm and REWE, thanks to a range of distinctive POS. The displays were manufactured and filled by STI Group, which has been happy to share its POS…
Our 'Dressable Shelf’ display system uses a pre-slotted (and normally unprinted) body, into which sturdy cardboard eco-battens are placed to support the shelves. Branding and communication remain a priority: custom…
Whether cola, beer, prosecco or wellness drinks - the can is perfect for convenient, on-the-go consumption. It’s light, feels good in the hand, has a large 360-degree communication area and best of all, is easy to…
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…
A premium POS installation used for the launch of L'OR aluminium capsules for Jacobs Douwe Egberts (JDE) not only caught the eye of French shoppers and retailers, it also impressed the jury of this year's POPAI…
Packaging is the most important medium for universal remote control brand One For All®, from Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI). Providing on-site packaging sourcing is a real benefit for UEI, as it manufactures a…
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.…
In collaboration with an engineering partner, STI Group has developed a machine-assembled tray system. It functions just like a manual tray but can be built much more efficiently; it’s even possible to create the…
Time flies when shopping. The fast-growing travel retail sector is gaining importance worldwide for retailers, service providers and brand manufacturers.
What makes our Christmas tree so special? It’s instant, for one: far faster to set up than a Nordic spruce or one of its spiky artificial cousins. It also has great impact: refreshingly different, slim enough to fit…
Shoppers today can truly buy at their convenience; at home on the sofa with a mobile device, at a bus stop en route via digital outdoor media, or in person at the supermarket.
Designed to appeal to environmentally aware and health-conscious consumers, brands are increasingly relying on wooden displays at the point of sale. These displays help to convey brand messages in a durable,…
According to a Nielsen survey, two out of three Europeans take part in Retail Loyalty Campaigns to access product discounts and bonuses. Enthusiasm for collecting loyalty points is particularly high in Germany,…
When designing their flagship and next generation stores, retailers test new concepts and formats before they are rolled out. However, retailers take different approaches and focus on different things.
Digital technology is becoming an increasingly important part of physical retail. To succeed, concepts must offer added value to shoppers, brand owners and retailers. Digital promotes vital interaction, either…
Special inks, varnishes, foils and embossing can all enrich a design, enhancing the perceived quality of packaging, displays and the products that they showcase. Not only does this increase the likelihood that a…
How can digital customer engagement be leveraged at the point of sale connecting Beacons and displays? The treasure hunt is made possible thanks to a beacon attached to the Chep pallet underneath the display.
The combination of as many visible and invisible security features as possible offers the best safeguard. Over ten percent of medicines worldwide are counterfeit, according to a study by the US Food and Drug…
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