FFI celebrates anniversary

Today, the FFI the interests of two thirds of the companies in the sector, generates expertise for members, ensures enhancing expertise, is committed to promoting innovation and creates networks for the exchange of professional experience. Four members founded the trade association on 12 October 1948, which was transformed into a legally binding association in 1956. Its chronicle reflects the Challenges faced by the entire industry over the decadesIn the beginning, the focus was on material procurement and business management aspects. In times of the economic miracle with technological change and consumer orientation, the focus increasingly shifted to recruiting junior staff, training skilled workers, market analyses, technical standards and marketing activities.

In 1994, the Fachvereinigung der Deutschen-Kartonage-Industrie, which until then had been a parallel folding carton association, and its member companies were incorporated and integrated into the FFI. Environment and sustainability are playing an increasingly important role in the context of changing public awareness. This has led to a new focus on specific product benefits. Since fibre material can be recycled High recycling rates possible. After all, the coronavirus years have highlighted the importance of packaging. In recognition of this achievement, politicians have categorised the industry as systemically relevant. Folding cartons make it possible to ensure the supply of everyday goods to consumers.