Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands, 14 September 2026: Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Management B.V., one of the world’s leading document solutions companies, is proud to announce that its “User-Friendly Paper-Based Packaging for Large Colour A3 Multifunction Products (MFPs)” has received a Category Award at the 2026 Japan Packaging Contest, organised by the Japan Packaging Institute.

The Japan Packaging Contest recognises outstanding packaging solutions of the year, evaluating a wide range of aspects from design to logistics. With this latest achievement, the company has now received a total of 23 awards in this prestigious competition.

The award-winning packaging was developed for large colour A3 MFPs and successfully balances ease of unpacking, resource conservation, and stable transportation quality. The design also takes into consideration the practical requirements of unpacking, collection, and waste-sorting operations at customer sites. 

Key features of the packaging include: 

• An unpacking ramp utilising packaging components 
• A pallet that can be disassembled without tools 
• Fully paper-based cushioning materials enabled by an integrated cushioning structure 
• A side-opening package design that reduces the height required for unpacking 

Kyocera Document Solutions has independently developed and designed packaging materials for products such as multifunction printers and printers. Going forward, the company will continue to develop packaging technologies that reduce the burden of unpacking, collection, and waste-sorting operations while conserving resources and ensuring the transportation quality necessary to deliver products safely to customers.

1. Unpacking Ramp That Utilises Packaging Components 

Previously, a dedicated ramp component was included with the package. In the new design, the upper cushioning material serves as a ramp support stand, while part of the pallet is used as the ramp board. This eliminates the need for dedicated ramp components, reducing packaging weight by 3.5 kg. In addition, the packaging volume has been reduced by 16%.

2. Tool-Free Pallet for Easy Material Separation

For collection and waste sorting, the pallet features a structure that allows wood and corrugated cardboard components to be manually separated and removed. This eliminates the need for the screwdriver-based removal of wood screws that was previously required. As a result, sorting time has been reduced by 87%.

3. Adoption of Fully Paper-Based Cushioning Materials Through an Integrated Cushioning Structure

Conventional paper-based cushioning materials presented challenges due to their limited resilience, which could lead to misalignment or detachment between the product and the cushioning material. 

The new packaging overcomes these issues by integrating the product and packaging structure, thereby stabilising transportation quality. 

As a result, paper-based cushioning made from corrugated cardboard has been successfully adopted even in regions with demanding transportation conditions, where plastic cushioning materials made from expanded polyethylene (PE) had previously been required.

4. Reduced Unpacking Height Through a Side-Opening Package Design

Conventional top-opening packaging required approximately 2.7 metres of vertical clearance for unpacking. 

The new design enables side-opening, allowing unpacking in spaces with only 1.6 metres of height clearance. 

This makes it easier for a single person to unpack the product, even in indoor environments with low ceilings. 

About Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Management B.V.

Kyocera Document Solutions Europe Management B.V. is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimise and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organisations put knowledge to work to drive change.

Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. is a group company of Kyocera Corporation (Kyocera), a leading supplier of industrial and automotive components, semiconductor packages, electronic devices, smart energy systems, printers, copiers, and mobile phones. During the year ended March 31, 2025, the company’s consolidated sales revenue totalled 2 trillion yen (approx. US$13.5 billion*). Kyocera is ranked #1,123 on Forbes magazine’s 2025 “Global 2000” list of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, and has been named among “The World’s 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies” by The Wall Street Journal.

*Conversion is provided based on TTM as of March 31, 2025

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