Modern Ambalaj

What Modern Ambalaj does

Modern Ambalaj (Modern Oluklu Mukavva Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.) is Turkey's largest corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer, operating eight production facilities totaling 308,000 m2 of enclosed manufacturing area with 1,000,000 tons of annual capacity and approximately 2,750 employees as of 2024. Incorporated in 1996 and commencing production at the Çorlu campus in 1997, the company is a subsidiary of Eren Holding's Paper Group and is vertically integrated with sister company Modern Karton, which supplies the recycled liner paper that Modern Ambalaj converts into finished packaging. Its two core product lines are Kutu (corrugated boxes) and Safiha (corrugated sheets), supplemented by YSM box-erection services that deploy stationary and truck-mounted machines directly into fresh-produce packhouses for on-site box delivery.

The company's technological platform centers on full-automation corrugated lines, including double corrugators at the 2022 Istanbul and 2023 Sakarya plants, with the Istanbul facility designed as Turkey's first vertically stacked corrugated plant. Quality assurance is anchored by an ISTA-certified Road Simulation Laboratory that runs ISTA 1, 2, 3, and 6 series tests under controlled vibration, shock, temperature, and humidity conditions. Modern Ambalaj holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 certifications across all eight sites, alongside FSC Chain of Custody (FSC-C132545) and BRCGS Packaging Materials certifications, with 90% recycled paper usage supporting its sustainability positioning.

Commercially, Modern Ambalaj operates a direct B2B model via its eight manufacturing sites and three regional sales offices (Ankara, Adana, Antalya), with no public pricing disclosed and revenue generated on a quote basis. Customers span fresh-produce packhouses served by YSM services and a broad base of industrial and consumer-goods manufacturers; the company exports to 23 countries across Europe, North America, and adjacent regions. It ranked 82nd in the Istanbul Chamber of Industry's Turkey's 500 Largest Industrial Enterprises list for 2022, up from 448th in 2010.

Name

Modern Ambalaj

Legal name

Modern Oluklu Mukavva Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.

Website

https://modern-ambalaj.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Modern Ambalaj is Turkey's largest corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer, operating 8 plants with 1,000,000 tons of annual capacity and ~2,750 employees. It produces boxes and sheets for fresh-produce, industrial, and consumer-goods customers domestically and exports to 23 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corrugated Cardboard Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads) (IMALACAA)

Keywords

• Corrugated cardboard packaging
• Industrial packaging manufacturing
• Fresh produce boxes
• Box erection services
• Recycled paper packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Cardboard Packaging: Manufacture and sale of corrugated cardboard boxes (Kutu) and sheets (Safiha) for B2B customers including fresh produce, industrial goods, and general packaging applications. Revenue generated through direct sales and YSM (box erection) service operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Modern Ambalaj manufactures and sells corrugated cardboard packaging products (Kutu boxes and Safiha sheets) for B2B customers, operating 8 production facilities across Turkey with a combined annual capacity of 1,000,000 tons. The company is vertically integrated with sister company Modern Karton for paper supply and offers custom design, prototyping, ISTA-certified road simulation testing, and YSM on-site box erection services for fresh produce customers.

Product overview

Modern Ambalaj is Turkey's largest corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer with an annual production capacity of 1,000,000 tons. The company operates as part of Eren Holding's Paper Group and produces two main product lines: Kutu (Box) and Safiha (Sheet). The company integrates Modern Karton's paper production with its own packaging conversion operations, offering industrial and graphic design services, road simulation testing (ISTA standards), and sustainable packaging solutions using FSC-certified and recycled materials across 8 manufacturing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kutu (Box): Corrugated cardboard box products manufactured by Modern Ambalaj.
• Safiha (Sheet)

Products and services

• Kutu (Box) Corrugated cardboard box packaging products manufactured for various industries including fresh produce, industrial goods, and consumer products. Available as a core catalog offering across all 8 production facilities.
• Safiha (Sheet) Corrugated cardboard sheet products used as raw material for box manufacturing and other packaging applications, sold to industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% recycled paper usage rate achieved in 2023, saving 13.5 million trees annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Modern KartoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Eren Holding's Paper Group. Modern Karton produces the paper that Modern Ambalaj converts into packaging. Modern Karton operates as Turkey's largest corrugated paper manufacturer with 1,050,000 ton annual capacity and 100% recycling rate. This vertical integration ensures stable paper supply and quality control.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Oluklu Mukavva (OMÜD members):

Broad incumbents

• DS Smith: Leading European corrugated packaging manufacturer with strong presence in FMCG and industrial packaging, including Turkey. Closest European competitor by product mix and customer verticals (fresh produce, industrial).
• International Paper: One of the largest global producers of corrugated packaging and containerboard with significant European and emerging-market presence. Comparable scale, vertical integration, and customer verticals.
• Mondi Group: European integrated paper and packaging group producing corrugated packaging and containerboard. Comparable vertically integrated business model with European customer base and similar sustainability positioning.
• Smurfit Kappa: Global leader in paper-based packaging with extensive European corrugated operations. Most directly comparable large-scale European/Turkish-region corrugated manufacturer with vertically integrated paper and converting operations.
• Klabin: Brazil's largest integrated paper and packaging producer with significant corrugated box and containerboard operations. Comparable vertically integrated model and emerging-market export orientation.

Direct peers

• Kartonsan: Turkish manufacturer of coated cartonboard and packaging materials. Direct domestic Turkish competitor with overlapping customer base in industrial and consumer packaging applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modern-ambalaj

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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