Ball & Doggett (B&D) is expanding its fibre-based packaging board portfolio through an exclusive distribution agreement with global pulp and paper producer CMPC.
The agreement brings a broader selection of virgin fibre-based folding boxboard (FBB) grades to the local market, including the reintroduction of RC Kraft, which is a multi-layer coated kraftback board recognised for its stiffness, strength and high yield. The range will be produced in Chile by CMPC and is tailored for print performance and shelf presence, with applications across food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care and graphical packaging sectors.
Tammy Arhontissas, national manager, fibre-based packaging at Ball & Doggett, said the partnership “opens the door to the wider CMPC board offering”, enabling the company to better support the local market with a broader FBB range.
Leigh Hooper, general manager, labels & packaging at Ball & Doggett, said, “Partnering with CMPC enables us to deliver an expanded and reliable packaging board range tailored to the evolving needs of our customers.”
The renewed agreement also marks the return of CMPC to the Ball & Doggett supply network. “CMPC has an incredibly strong reputation across the Australian packaging industry. We’re proud to welcome it back to the Ball & Doggett family,” Hooper said.
According to CMPC export manager J. Francisco Martin, the partnership aims to improve local service and supply. “This collaboration with Ball & Doggett will further strengthen our commitment to serving the Australian market,” he said.
Ball & Doggett will begin supplying the CMPC folding boxboard range from October 2025, supported by product samples, swatches and trial support in the lead-up.
