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Gold medal for PKV sustainability
29. June 2022

Gold medal for PKV sustainability

In the internationally recognised EcoVadis rating for sustainability, PKV received a gold medal for its activities and progress for the first time.
Pioneering example for resource conservation
21. April 2022

Pioneering example for resource conservation

Water reuse project of OOWV and PKV at the Varel wastewater treatment plant: Lack of rain, steadily increasing water demand, falling groundwater levels and climatic changes: New ways in water treatment are needed to provide answers to these challenges. One of these paths leads to the wastewater treatment plant in Varel. There, treated wastewater is […]
PKV publishes first sustainability report
7. April 2022

PKV publishes first sustainability report

With its first sustainability report, PKV documents its strategy for sustainable development according to independently verified standards. The report provides information about goals, successes and challenges on the way to making production as climate-neutral as possible. “We want to make our contribution to ecologically perfect packaging,” says PKV shareholder Kristian Evers. “Our business model itself […]
PM4: New winder fit for increasing production output
18. February 2022

PM4: New winder fit for increasing production output

With a new winder and an automatic reel transport, Papiermaschine 4, which was rebuilt in 2020, can now further increase its performance curve. The system from the manufacturer Valmet that has now been commissioned comprises a two-drum winder with transfer rails and turntable for reel transport. With a net web width of 5,300 mm, the […]
2,490 euros for voluntary projects
18. January 2022

2,490 euros for voluntary projects

From fire brigades to defibrillators to sports equipment – a donation programme for PKV employees has also brought numerous volunteer projects in the region forward in 2021 despite the pandemic. Cohesion and commitment are important professional values at PKV. The company therefore welcomes all the more the fact that many colleagues are also intensively committed […]
2,490 euros for voluntary projects
18. January 2022

2,490 euros for voluntary projects

From fire departments to defibrillators and sports equipment – a donation program for PKV employees has also helped numerous volunteer projects in the region in 2021 despite the pandemic. Cohesion and commitment are important professional values in the PKV. All the more reason for the company to welcome the fact that many colleagues are also […]
PKV donation enables first-aid course for children
22. June 2021

PKV donation enables first-aid course for children

PKV has donated 2,500 euros to support the DRK project “Trau dich! (be brave!) No one is too small to be a helper!” With our annual large donation, we support charitable projects for a safe, healthy and social coexistence. This is in line with our self-image as a family-owned, medium-sized company with the highest standards […]
New website provides online product recommendation
16. June 2021

New website provides online product recommendation

Users can filter paper and cardboard for sustainable packaging quickly and clearly according to desired properties on the new PKV website. With their new website www.pkvarel.de, Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel offers a quick way to find the right recommendation: using an online filter, the products made from recycled waste paper can be easily filtered according […]
Reliable food safety: PKV production certified again
26. May 2021

Reliable food safety: PKV production certified again

In Varel, the highest standards prevail in the production of packaging material for the food industry – PKV has now received another important certificate for this. The production of paper and cardboard from Varel is now certified by TÜV according to the ISO 22000 standard, which is important for the food industry. This means that […]