

No future without responsibility
For economic and sustainable cooperation
At Klingele, sustainable development is at the centre of our actions and has the highest priority at management level. Our aim is to combine economic activity with ecological and social responsibility.
Sustainability is a regular and central topic at every management meeting. Under the term ESG (environmental, social and governance), we deal with topics such as energy management, strategies for reducing emissions, the well-being of our employees, supply chain transparency and ethical corporate governance.
With our comprehensive concept of the circular economy, the manufacturing of recyclable products and our active membership of leading associations and organisations, we are getting closer to this goal every day.
Future-proof action
Circular economy in the production of packaging solutions
Keep materials and products in use for as long as possible
From raw materials through production to distribution and recycling, our solutions offer a holistic approach to packaging and contribute to achieving sustainability goals. The circular economy is a key strategic element in this regard and aligns with the European Commission’s goals for a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. Materials and products should be reused, remanufactured, and recycled for as long as possible.
Our processes strictly adhere to the requirements of the Packaging Act, which forms the basis for a successful circular economy and sustainable packaging. With our recyclable packaging materials and measures for resource-efficient production and energy supply, we not only contribute to this effort but also actively drive the further development of recyclable packaging solutions.
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Corrugated cardboard - a valuable raw material in the recycling cycle
After use, corrugated cardboard is more than just waste—it is a valuable raw material that keeps the recycling cycle going. With an impressive recycling rate of 95.3%1 used corrugated cardboard plays a crucial role in an efficient circular economy and contributes significantly to the conservation of resources. When disposed of as waste paper, it can be recycled and processed into new packaging. This ensures that the material remains usable as a secondary raw material after use.
Paper Fibers with Up to 20 Life Cycles
Used corrugated cardboard packaging is recycled and serves once again as a raw material for the paper industry. According to recent studies, modern recycling processes can make paper fibers reusable up to 20 times under suitable conditions.
Responsible Forestry & Kraft Liner Production
Our plant in Brazil produces robust and durable kraft liner paper made from fresh pine and eucalyptus fibers sourced from certified sustainable forestry operations and controlled timber sources. This certification ensures that forests are managed sustainably and allowed to regenerate. Our plant also generates its own energy using hydropower and biomass, which helps reduce the use of fossil fuels and the associated fossil CO₂ emissions.
1 Source: VDW (Association of the Corrugated Cardboard Industry)
"As technologies evolve, we work as a team to develop packaging concepts. By working together with our customers, we offer packaging solutions that are innovative, recyclable and efficient."
Christian Hössle, Head of Packaging Development

Our products
Packaging and Paper Solutions Focused on Material Efficiency and Recyclability
At Klingele, we develop packaging and paper solutions that incorporate material efficiency, recyclability, and circularity from the very beginning.
Our goal is to use materials as efficiently as possible and to design packaging so that, depending on the product and application, it is recyclable, reusable, or designed for appropriate recovery pathways.
Innovation is a key driver in this process: Together with our customers and partners, we continue to develop solutions that optimize material use and promote recycling-friendly designs.
In doing so, we consider the entire product lifecycle—from raw material procurement and the efficient use of materials to design for recycling and proper disposal.
Memberships and commitment
Working Together to Advance the Industry
Klingele is committed to packaging and paper solutions in which recyclability, material efficiency, and circularity play a key role. At the same time, we are working to reduce emissions and further develop packaging concepts designed for recycling.
We also bring this commitment to our work with industry associations. Klingele is a member of key industry organizations such as “Die Papierindustrie,” CEPI Containerboard, and the World Containerboard Organization, where we participate in technical exchanges aimed at advancing the pulp, paper, and corrugated board industries.
This commitment is a tradition at Klingele: Our managing partner, Dr. Jan Klingele, served as vice chair of the ICCA until June 2023 and previously as president of FEFCO and the VDW. Dr. Werner Klingele, Dr. Jan Klingele’s father, was a co-founder of FEFCO and the ICCA and provided important impetus for international cooperation within the industry.

Cases Studies
Our successful examples for the business and production dimension

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Sustainability reports
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Contact
Do you have any questions about sustainability? We will be happy to help you.

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Packaging solutions
- Folding boxes and folding cartons
- Shipping packaging and shipping boxes
- Thermoformed packaging
- Solid board packaging
- Trays
- Shelf ready packaging
- Trays and carrier baskets
- Sales and promotional packaging
- Displays
- Small batches and tool-free packaging
- Protective packaging
- Hazardous goods packaging
- Special packaging
- Compartments, bars, upholstery and edge protection
Locations
- Headquarters Grunbach
- Corrugated cardboard plant Grunbach
- Hilpoltstein corrugated cardboard plant
- Corrugated cardboard plant Delmenhorst
- Werne corrugated cardboard plant
- Weener paper mill
- Strasbourg paper mill
- Nova Campina paper mill
- Weener power station
- Catas Altas hydroelectric power station (Ribeira)
- Villmar service and logistics centre
- Wunsiedel processing plant
- Schlierbach processing plant (Maistapack)
- Nijmegen processing plant
- Els Monjos corrugated cardboard plant
- Norrköping corrugated cardboard plant
- Corrugated cardboard plant Bäckefors
- Randers corrugated cardboard plant
- Halden corrugated cardboard plant
- Havana corrugated cardboard plant
- Santiago de Cuba corrugated cardboard plant
- Baillif corrugated cardboard plant
- Converting plant in Diamniadio
- Nouadhibou processing plant
- Nouakchott processing plant
- Sykkylven processing plant
- Display plant Borgenhaugen
- Palma Soriano folding carton plant
- Corrugated cardboard plant Canary Islands
- Les Preses logistics centre
- Logistics centre Martinique
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration (m/f/d)
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Accounting | Taxes | Business Law (m/f/d)
- Bachelor of Engineering (m/f/d)
- Electronics technician for industrial engineering (m/f/d)
- Warehouse Specialist (m/f/d)
- IT Specialist (m/f/d)
- Warehouse logistics specialist (m/f/d)
- Industrial clerks (m/f/d)
- Industrial mechanic (m/f/d)
- Management assistant for forwarding and logistics services (m/f/d)
- Machine operator (m/f/d)
- Mechatronics technician (m/f/d)
- Digital and print media designer (m/f/d)
- Print media technologist (m/f/d)
- Packaging technologist (m/f/d)
- Paper technologist (m/f/d)
- Technical Product Designer (m/f/d)
- Environmental technologist for wastewater management (m/f/d)
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