Investing in sustainability and innovation

With over 90 years of experience, VPK Packaging continues to invest in the latest technologies. The new corrugator replaces the previous 2.50m machine and was installed in exactly the same location, with minimal disruption to production. Thanks to a well-thought-out plan, smart logistics, and the dedication of our employees, we were able to continue producing boxes — even during the seven-week conversion.

“This investment is not only a technical milestone but also proof of what internal collaboration can achieve.” — Tony Reunes, Operations Director Corrugated Board BE & NL

Our choice for a 2.80m wide machine aligns with our ambition for our site in Erembodegem: growing from 100 to 170 million m² of corrugated board.

What does this mean for our customers?

Our new BHS corrugator is a state-of-the-art installation that enables us to produce board with:

• Higher quality through advanced glue temperature control
• Less waste thanks to more efficient processes
• Greater reliability via the integrated zero-defect system
• Faster delivery due to increased capacity

“With this upgrade, we can respond faster, deliver better, and produce more sustainably.”

— Tony Reunes, Operations Director Corrugated Board BE & NL

Stronger together: employees and partners made the difference

Our employees played a crucial role in the success of this project. Their flexibility and commitment made it possible to keep production running during the conversion. Our external partners were also invaluable. Their expertise and involvement accelerated the installation and ensured a smooth start-up. Thanks to the modular setup and the flexibility of our contractors, the milestone was reached ahead of schedule.

At VPK, We continue to invest in the future

Together with the earlier investment in the Bobst 4-color casemaker in Oudegem, VPK confirms its forward-looking ambition: continuing to invest in technology, sustainability, and customer value.

Our next step? Activating the dormant volume on the rotary die-cutter. By switching to three shifts, we aim to increase finishing capacity to 120 million m² — an important intermediate step toward our goal of 170 million m² for the Erembodegem site.

“This investment marks a strategic step toward higher capacity, better performance, and greater customer focus.”

— Tony Reunes, Operations Director Corrugated Board BE & NL