The Fachverband Faltschachtel Industrie e. V. (FFI) welcomes two new associate members: Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG and International Paper (Deutschland) GmbH.
Leonhard Kurz Foundation & Co. KG
The Short Group is one of the world's leading companies in the Thin-film technology and family-run since 1899. The company develops and manufactures Carrier films applied decorative and functional layers for a wide range of industries - from the packaging and printing industry to the automotive sector and the electronics, card and textile industries. Kurz offers a comprehensive range of products for Surface finishing, Decoration, labelling and counterfeit protection, The range is rounded off by an extensive programme of embossing machines and embossing tools. In addition, the company continuously invests in New technologies and develops innovative solutions for the integration of functions into surfaces. With over 5,500 employees at more than 30 locations worldwide, the Kurz Group manufactures in Europe, Asia and the USA in accordance with uniform quality and environmental standards.
Dr Markus von Beyer, Environmental & Safety Manager at Leonhard Kurz, explains the reasons for joining as follows: „The expansion of our network, the acquisition of expertise and industry knowledge and the wide range of seminars on offer are just some of the concrete added values that we expect from joining the FFI. We are therefore looking forward to a constructive and successful co-operation with the FFI.
International Paper (Germany) GmbH
International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, TN (USA), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of fibre-based packaging, pulp and paper with 50,000 employees and over 25,000 customers in 150 countries. International Paper (Deutschland) GmbH, based in Düsseldorf, is the company's German sales subsidiary.
Torsten Lohmar, Managing Director of International Paper (Deutschland) GmbH comments on joining the FFI as follows: „The German folding carton industry is a leader in Europe; our associate membership is therefore an important step for International Paper. With its work, the FFI makes a major contribution to the success of the folding carton industry. The services, networking and information offered have convinced us. We at International Paper are proud to now be a part of it and would like to actively shape this partnership.“
Source: Fachverband Faltschachtel Industrie (FFI)
