Kyocera wins Technical Packaging Award at the 2025 Japan Packaging Contest
Japan – September 8, 2025 – Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., alongside President Takashi Nagai, is pleased to announce 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 Document Solutions Inc. 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.
About Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc.
Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. 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 optimize 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 totaled 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.