Company Archive - Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel

April 18th, 2023

Funding from Hanover for joint project between PKV and OOWV

Ein weiterer wichtiger Schritt auf dem Weg zu aufbereitetem Abwasser für die industrielle Nutzung: Nach erfolgreicher Pilotphase bekommt das Projekt Water ReUse von PKV und Wasserverband OOWV 500.000 Euro Fördergeld.

February 16th, 2023

Made from PKV material: World’s first carton wine bottle wins innovation award

The world’s first and so far only carton wine bottle consists of 94% Varel recycled products. The British manufacturer has now won international packaging innovation awards with it.

February 15th, 2023

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: PKV and sister companies donate 15,000 euros

To support humanitarian aid on the ground following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, PKV and its sister companies donate 15,000 euros to Aktion Deutschland Hilft.

February 14th, 2023

Two new plants: PKV significantly expands use of solar power

Two new photovoltaic systems are being built on PKV’s hall roofs. Their green electricity helps to reduce the use of natural gas

January 4th, 2023

PKV: 4000 Euro for charitable projects

From boßel clubs and soccer teams to elementary schools, a donation program for PKV employees again helped advance numerous volunteer projects in the region in 2022.

November 17th, 2022

New hall built over ongoing operations

Increased plant availability, more planning reliability and a modernized working environment: PKV’s cartonboard production needed a new hall for all these goals. The challenge: to build this replacement on site without paralyzing production. Now the project has been successfully completed.