‘We will offer packaging that does not yet exist’, said Koehler CEO Kai Furler in an interview with the newspaper F.A.Z. at the beginning of 2018. Some readers will have wondered where he got the self-confidence for this bold statement from.

In the media, sustainability as a buzzword can be found everywhere. The forestry invented the term and the paper industry cultivated it. At Koehler, sustainability is part of the corporate strategy and the secret to success.

The production line is now in operation for more than a year. Dr. Stefan Karrer, COO, Joachim Uhl, Mill Director at the Kehl site and Thomas Peter, Paper Production Manager at the Kehl site, look back on the project.

According to the Federal Environmental Agency, 2.8 billion disposable cups are consumed each year in Germany alone. Around 60% of these are plastic-coated paper cups which are currently thrown away, as they cannot be recycled in a reasonable and economically meaningful manner.

He who writes history can also write stories. Koehler launches a print magazine to mark the inauguration of production line 8 in Kehl.

This year, Koehler again participated in various calendar campaigns for good causes. Advent calendars have been created for the Rotary Club Achern-Bühl and, in cooperation with Oberkirch’s town marketing association, for the Lions Club Oberkirch-Schauenburg.

Koehler Greiz presents EcoBlack: high-quality black recycled paper for attractive packaging.

Read all the important information about the relocation of the protected reptiles resulting from Koehler's new build and about the development of a biotope

Sustainable recycling management is becoming increasingly important in trade and industry. Colorful recycled paper from Koehler makes PresentFill® boxes and fill material more environmentally friendly.

The packaging industry represents one of the most crucial interfaces when it comes to implementing the principle of the circular economy in trade and industry. While consumers are challenging the manufacturer, the manufacturer must not only focus on packaging materials, but also on the technology that processes them. By entering into a strategic partnership, packaging machine manufacturer Syntegon and paper manufacturer Koehler are making their contribution to driving the circular economy forward.