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VPK Group celebrates the attractiveness of corrugated packaging with the official opening of its Halden plant

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.

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VPK Group launches its new European brand fit2size® for Fanfold corrugated packaging solutions

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.   

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Increasing demand for sustainable packaging supports continuing volume growth of VPK Group

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.  

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Support for Ukraine

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. 

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A long history in packaging - celebrating 115 years in the UK!

We’re celebrating an amazing milestone of 115 years of corrugated packaging manufacturing in the UK! Did you know that they’ve also been under VPK ownership for over 20 years? 

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First Mitsubishi Evol casemaker in Viallon Emballage

With the installation of a new Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Evol 100 casemaker, VPK has completed its first investment in Viallon Emballage, proud member of our VPK Group for a year. With its high efficiency and excellent die-cutting possibilities, it will be the first EVOL to be installed in France and the eighth within our VPK Group.

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Alizay - VPK Group orders 450 KT paper machine rebuild

VPK Group launches the conversion of the DA Alizay industrial site, located in the Normandy region, into a hub for sustainable development in the circular economy. VPK Group announces to carry out the rebuilding of the paper machine with Valmet Oyj.

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VPK Group and Double A Holdings

Double A Holdings and VPK Group, in association with Inova Pulp and Paper, launch a project to convert the DA Alizay industrial site into a Hub for sustainable development in circular economy.

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ECOGRIP delivers the sustainable multi-packing of bottles

VPK Group, one of the founding members of the pan-European alliance Blue Box Partners, has launched ECOGRIP, a corrugated alternative to shrink wrap for the multi-packing of a wide range of bottles that builds on the growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging. 

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