Insight FSC, a landmark paper brand PaperSustainability FSC® is likely to be one of the most widespread labels met in our industry when it comes to sustainability, being placed on all products containing wood or cellulose from properly and responsibly managed forests according to strict environmental, social and economic standards. The acronym stands for Forest Stewardship Council, an international nonprofit organization founded...
AcquisitionsPaper Fedrigoni announces two new strategic deals in China and France / The agreement signed with the Chinese manufacturer represents a very important element in our growth strategy in the market of translucent papers, a particularly dynamic sector with applications ranging from advertising to industrial design, from food packaging to luxury. The transaction will allow us to strengthen our presence in Asia, where we already have an...
AcquisitionsPaperSelfadhesives The Fedrigoni Group announces its intention to acquire Papeterie Zuber Rieder / The transaction, which is subject to the consultation of the works council of Papeterie Zuber Rieder, aims to expand the Fedrigoni offer of high-value papers, especially for wines and spirits fine labels. The French company Papeterie Zuber Rieder owns a production plant in Boussières, in the Franche-Comte region, where it produces specialty papers, especially for...
Insight From plastic to paper: Metamorphosis is a breakthrough for the entire supply chain PaperSustainability Plastics and plastic packaging are an integral and important part of the global economy and unfortunately today most of them, once used, are dumped into rivers, lakes and oceans. 95% of plastic packaging material – worth $ 80-120 billion a year – is eliminated after a short first use and only 14% of plastic packaging...
AcquisitionsPaper Fedrigoni acquires Guarro Casas, expanding its offer of specialty papers for luxury packaging, premium publishing and other creative applications / Our Group has entered into an agreement with the Anglo-French multinational Arjowiggins to fully take over Guarro Casas, historic Spanish company with strong skills in the finishing of specialty papers. The company is based in Gelida (Barcelona), where it operates with a plant that employs 140 people. This acquisition strengthens Fedrigoni’s proposal in the specialty...
InnovationPaperSustainability Plastic to paper: just a snap maybe! / Packaging is one of the key players in the circular economy. ‘Packaging’ cannot be done without: from raw materials to finished products, the wrapper is meant to contain, protect and communicate essential information about a wide range of goods. When it comes to consumers, there are three main trends driving the evolution of packaging toward...