VPK Group news

VPK Group has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal, the highest recognition in sustainability performance. This distinction places us among the top 1% of all companies assessed worldwide, and for the very first time, it applies to our entire group.

Have you noticed that our website got a fresh new look since April? Thanks to this upgrade, VPK Group now presents a strong and consistent story. Stephanie De Smedt (Group Marketing & Communication Manager) and Nikolaas Verhelst (Product Innovation Partner) led this international project together. 

In 2024, VPK Group once again made significant strides in its growth trajectory. Through strategic acquisitions, targeted investments, and a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, the group reinforced its position as a leading player in circular packaging solutions. In recognition of its family values and long-term vision, VPK Group was named ambassador of the Family Business Award of Excellence 2024.

In an exciting milestone for our sustainability journey, VPK Group officially launched its Product Carbon Footprint Calculator on 12th December during an exclusive customer event at our headquarters in Belgium. This innovative tool underlines our commitment to transparency and collaboration, equipping our customers with the insights they need to make climate responsible packaging decisions.

We are proud to announce that in the last 2 months VPK Group received three new EcoVadis Platinum certificates for our sites in Romania, Belgium and Poland. This extends our previous Platinum certification for France. This top performance highlights the daily commitment of our teams to embed sustainability in every aspect of our business.

VPK Group delivered solid performance in 2023. Thanks to our integrated business model, diverse product portfolio and strong customer base, we adapted agilely to market dynamics and strategically invested in projects to support future growth.  

VPK Group has been honoured as an Ambassador of the Family Business Award of Excellence 2024, presented by EY. This prestigious award recognises family businesses thatsuccessfully combine entrepreneurial excellence with strong family values.

VPK Group announces its joint venture with IEMME srl, an Italian corrugated cardboard company based in Gambolò, near Milan. With this second step in Italy,VPK Group further diversifies its product portfolio and strengthens its local presence.

Dendermonde will soon be getting some of its heat from a heating network. Some of the city’s heating will be coming from a newly constructed green energy power station, which will also supply energy to VPK. By 2030 the paper and cardboard manufacturer wants to get rid of its existing power station, and is working with the Province and the city to build a sustainable future under the banner of‘Warm Dendermonde’.