Kyocera Document Solutions Inc. has announced 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 Kyocera's multifunctional devices and printers, a large amount of laminated corrugated cardboard was required to protect the products from impact. While corrugated cardboard offers excellent strength and load-bearing capacity when used as a box, it does not 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-molded 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 biodegradable 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 the company's products are developed and designed in-house, and its technological expertise is highly regarded both domestically and internationally.