Heinzel Group continues its commitment to sustainable packaging papers with a major investment of around Euro 140 million. Paper machine 11 (PM11) has been converted from publication paper production to corrugated base paper, making it one of the most advanced paper machines in Europe.
With the successful conversion of PM10 in 2017 and the commissioning of PM11 in early April, the Laakirchen mill is strengthening its position as a high-performance producer of corrugated base paper made from 100% recycled fibers.
PM11 has the capacity to produce up to 470,000 tonnes of corrugated base paper annually, operating at a width of 8.9 metres and a speed of 1,600 metres per minute.
"Corrugated base paper is the foundation for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. With our starboard products, we offer customers lightweight and stable solutions with a basis weight of 70 to 160 grams per square meter," explains Thomas Welt, CEO of Heinzelpaper Laakirchen. He adds, "While PM11 focuses on producing lower grammages, operating both machines with similar products gives us greater flexibility to respond even better to customer needs."
Laakirchen's sustainable corrugated base papers are widely used in shipping packaging and across industries such as food, furniture, and consumer goods. Thanks to a certified hygiene management system in accordance with DIN EN 15593, they are also suitable for food packaging applications.
Heinzel Group produces market pulp and packaging paper at three locations in Europe and trades in pulp, paper, waste paper and packaging solutions worldwide. With the production companies heinzelpöls, heinzelpaper and Estonian Cell, Heinzel Group is one of the most important pulp and paper producers in Central and Eastern Europe.
