Opal’s Wodonga facility, which utilises the latest advanced, high-speed packaging manufacturing technology, has a total footprint of approximately 55,000 square metres. The facility will process recycled and kraft paper from Opal’s Botany Mill in Sydney and Maryvale Mill in the Latrobe Valley.
Opal has invested in Australia’s newest corrugating facility, which will produce packaging for a wide range of fresh produce, food processing, FMCG and manufacturing industries across Australia. The facility also features a highly automated materials and waste handling system.
Watch the time lapse of the construction of Opal Fibre Packaging Wodonga:
November 15, 2023
Opal’s world class, $140 million corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga has officially opened. Opal’s Wodonga facility, which utilises the latest advanced, high-speed packaging manufacturing technology, has a total footprint of approximately 55,000 square metres.
This National Recycling Week we caught up with Ginny Parisot, Recycling Consultant – Opal Paper & Recycling, who has been with Opal for five years.
Opal showcased a range of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions and technologies at this year’s AUSPACK 2022.
Ghulam Mustafa, Process Chemist at Opal Paper & Recycling Botany Mill, was recently invited to speak at the 7th International Agriculture Congress conference.
National Recycling Week (8 – 14 November) is an opportunity for Opal to reflect on our contribution as a proud leader in developing sustainable packaging solutions, that support the circular economy.
In partnership with Detpak, Opal Australian Paper is supporting a local recycling solution for coffee cups.
Opal is delighted to partner with Planet Ark to help produce 100% unwrapped recycled Australian made paper, Planet Ark Paper Unwrapped is now available.
Happy Global Recycling Day! Opal shapes the future through sustainable packaging and we are committed to contributing to the Circular Economy. Every year our manufacturing operations process more than 500,000 tonnes of used cardboard and wastepaper to create premium recycled paper and packaging products.