The drop in consumption of graphic paper has resulted in large restructuring plans by European paper manufacturers SCA and UPM. The changes mean a loss of almost 2 million tonnes of capacity which may leave you wondering where to go for your print paper needs.
As a business in the print industry for 40 years Chapelton is always saddened to see closures. Changing market conditions are not a new phenomenon though and as always the industry adjusts and moves ahead.
If you are being forced to review your graphic print supply chain then call Chapelton on 01622 882280 or request a call back and we will contact you.
Perlen Papier Consolidates its Graphic Print Market Position
Chapelton has partnered with Perlen Papier for many years. At their annual partner and investor event recently, Perlen confidently reassured everyone that its focus on sustainable production and clear commitment to graphic printing paper was leaving the business well placed for continued success.
Based in Switzerland, Perlen Papier is Switzerland’s only producer of newsprint and magazine paper and the country’s biggest wastepaper recycler. It operates two paper machines with a combined annual production capacity of 565,000 tons of newsprint and magazine paper. The PM7 machine, used since 2010 to manufacture newsprint paper, is the most advanced machine in Europe.
Perlen Papier’s Environmentally Friendly Innovation
Perlen’s commitment to the environment and focus on carbon neutrality has led to many innovations. The Paper Division uses steam from the Renergia facility to dry its paper rolls, saving 30mn liters of heating oil and substantially reducing its carbon emissions by 90,000 tons.
Inside of the waste disposal plant 250,000 tons of waste will generate 160 GWh of electricity, which is enough to power 38,000 homes.
Having consistently reduced its fossil CO₂ emissions by 87% since 2013, Perlen Papier now has a carbon footprint that is 75% smaller than those of its European competitors. Last year, its Perlen factory emitted just 19kgs of CO₂ per ton of paper produced that was 16 times lower than the emission targets agreed with the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment.
Perlen Papier’s Success Through Strategic Focus
Technology and strong leadership have been equally fundamental to Perlin’s current market strength. It makes the company a pleasure to work with and instills great confidence in us as their partner.
Perlen highlight their strategic strengths as:
- Clear commitment to graphic printing paper
- No plans to reorganize and target packaging paper
- Cost leadership with efficient processes and structures
- Digitalization of our core processes
- Increase market share in a declining market
- Flexible and fast when making decisions
- High level of product quality
- Sustainability, reducing our emissions
- Environmentally friendly products
Chapelton’s Graphic Print Solutions with Perlen Papier
Perlen’s position in a smaller consolidated market is a positive for them and our partnership. If your graphic print options have been reduced then talk to the Chapelton team about your requirements. I’m confident that the solution you need will be found by our experienced print consultants and their Perlen partners,
Complete the request a call back form on our Paper page or simply call us now on 01622 882280.
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