VPK Group news

As a company, it is our ambition to integrate sustainability throughout the supply chain. By developing circular packaging solutions and ensuring a sustainable flow of goods, we want to leave our mark on the entire value chain. To make this commitment tangible and measurable, we participate, among others, in the EcoVadis business sustainability rating platform.Today, we are proud to announce that VPK Packaging France has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal.

On Saturday 25 March, we had the enriching experience of hosting 18 TAJO young people at our site in Erembodegem, Belgium. During the month of March, the young people worked on the theme 'Safety'. They concluded this topic with a visit to our factory, where they learned about production safety at VPK through an interaction tour.

On 20 February 2023, Corex, part of VPK Group, announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire Arteche Paper, producer of coreboard, cores and edge protectors in the Iberian market. Corex confirmed today that the acquisition was successfully completed.

On Saturday 4 March, a group of Belgian colleagues gathered at the Gentbrugse Meersen to plant no less than 1,000 trees. 60 adults and 30 children took part in this family event.

Corex, part of VPK Group, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Arteche Paper, a leading player in the production ofcoreboard, cores and edge protectors in the Iberian market. The agreement remains subject to customary conditions and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2023.

Corrugated packaging manufacturer VPK Group has launched ‘My VPK’, an innovative online tool that provides customers with 24/7 access to their packaging orders.

The official opening of VPK Group's high-tech plant in Halden took place on 23 September 2022. The greenfield project is an important investment step for VPK in Norway, both locally for the region and internationally thanks to its unique position in the Nordic market.

VPK Group has launched its fit2size® brand in response to its growth strategy to further develop Fanfold corrugated packaging solutions across Europe. In response to the increasing demand for e-commerce and logistics packaging, the company has created a new product based on the latest Fanfold innovation to further strengthen its ambition to supply excellent sustainable packaging solutions.   

In 2021 the turnover of VPK Group reached 1.75 billion euros, an impressive 28% increase compared with previous year. The group’s paper machines recycled 1.4 million tonnes of recovered paper. Due to inflationary pressure, the increase in EBITDA was limited to 7% to reach 212 million euros. Net operating profit remained stable at 88 million euros. 2022 is equally characterised by a significant increase in raw material and energy costs.  

The devastating situation in Ukraine impacts everyone on a humanitarian, economic and global scale. As a company, our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine. We stand together as a Group to provide help and assistance to those in need.