Papierfabrik August Koehler SE, based in Oberkirch, Germany, celebrated the official groundbreaking ceremony for a new paper machine at the Kehl site, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
The Kehl site, with its three paper machines, will be the largest and most modern production site for specialty papers in Europe. During its global search for a perfect site for the new production facility, the company came to the conclusion that there is no need to search far and wide when the answer is so close to home.
Chief Technology Officer Dr. Stefan Karrer explained that the Euro 300 million investment in the construction of a new paper and coating machine for the production of flexible packaging not only represents an investment in the future, but also sends a clear signal in terms of environmental awareness.
The paper machine, which will be completed in 2019, will manufacture specialty papers for use in the packaging industry, such as packaging that protects foods against moisture and external influences while being biodegradable, recyclable, and eco-friendly.
The Koehler Paper Group is one of the few independent German companies in the paper industry.
