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Welcome to the info portal of the European Corrugated Industry. We tweet about packaging innovations, corrugated usage, industry news and circular economy

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Corrugated cardboard sets the benchmark for high-performing recycling systems.

Every day across Europe, it is collected, sorted and recycled efficiently.

This delivers real results:

➡️ Corrugated cardboard has a recycling rate above 90%, according to peer-reviewed research

Watch to get the facts!
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💡 Hear from industry leaders and experts on how forest-based value chains are driving climate and environmental progress across Europe, and what is needed to scale them up.

🎤 Nuno Santos, @PeltonenTytti, Alexander Graf, Gabriel Sousa

👉 https://t.co/WH40SSHzsA

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#FEFCO2026 put circularity, competitiveness and the #PPWR at the centre of the conversation.

Our summit brought together 225 leaders from across the corrugated cardboard value chain to discuss the key issues of our sector.

Read our press release for the key takeaways, highlights and conclusions from three days of discussions in Madrid 👇

https://t.co/1e7XjqLldK

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Why is corrugated cardboard Europe’s most recycled packaging material? ♻️📦

The answer is in the system:

➡️ Efficient collection and sorting
➡️ Strong participation from households and businesses
➡️ Well-established infrastructure

The result?

✅ A recycling rate above 90%

Learn more 👇
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#RecycledForReal

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💬 How do we protect nature while scaling the EU bioeconomy? What role do forests and forest-based value chains have in delivering this vision?

🎤 Experts @Maja_Drca, Henrik Sjölund, Christian Holzleitner have the answers.

👉 Register now: https://t.co/WH40SSHzsA

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Corrugated cardboard helps protect food throughout the supply chain, supporting freshness, quality and product integrity.

Here's how:

➡️ Cushioning
➡️ Strength and protection
➡️ Ventilation
➡️ Moisture resistance

Click to learn more! 👇
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#CircularByNature

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We had the honour of having Ms. Rocio Albert Lopez-Ibor, The Regional Minister of Economy, Finance and Employment of the Community of Madrid, deliver the closing address of the event.

And that's a wrap on #FEFCO2026! 📦🙌

This week, we discussed the topics shaping our future:

▶️ Global economic trends
▶️ Competitiveness, trade and resilience
▶️ The PPWR and the EU policy landscape
▶️ Recycling and circularity
▶️ AI, cybersecurity and paperisation
▶️ The future vision for our sector

A big thank you to all speakers, sponsors and participants for making this summit such a success!

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As #FEFCO2026 comes to a close, we would like to thank our additional summit sponsors! 📦

▶️ Fosber
▶️ Pentatech Group
▶️ BHS
▶️ Crespel & Deiters
▶️ BW Papersystems

Thank you for helping us bring the corrugated cardboard industry together to exchange ideas, share expertise and shape the future.

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#FEFCO2026 concluded with closing remarks from Saverio Mayer, FEFCO Vice-President and President & CEO, Smurfit Westrock Europe MEA & APAC 📦.

⏩ Saverio ended the summit on a positive note, highlighting how our sector is resilient, circular, and a key part of the solution for Europe.

Read more here 👇

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The #FEFCO2026 panel discussion continues:

⏩ Leopoldo Santorromán Saldana, CEO of Cartonajes Santorromán, highlighted corrugated cardboard’s long-term role in packaging.

He pointed to its strong economic and environmental performance as well as its broad consumer recognition. In other words, cardboard remains well placed for the future.

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At the #FEFCO2026 panel discussion on the future of the corrugated sector:

▶️ Paulus Goëss of Mondi highlighted how cardboard is proving that sustainable solutions can perform at scale

He also underlined the importance of staying focussed on consumer needs and continuing to innovate with sustainable, competitive solutions.

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Now at the #FEFCO2026 panel discussion on the future of the corrugated sector:

Alexander Enzenberg of Dunapack discussed leadership in a changing business environment.

His key question:

Are qualities such as culture, role modelling and sustainability being deprioritised as companies adapt to new market pressures?

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The future of corrugated cardboard? For Eric Bacourt, CEO of Hinojosa Packaging Group, it will depend on how the sector adapts to volatility. 📦

During the high-level panel discussion, he highlighted the need for more circular, decarbonised and energy-resilient factories.

He also stressed the importance of working together. Here's why 👇

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At #FEFCO2026: a presentation on the new dimension and next steps of FEFCO’s #RecycledForReal campaign.

The campaign continues to highlight several key messages:

▶️ Recycling is a highly effective way to support the #circulareconomy and help make the PPWR a success
▶️ Corrugated cardboard is already recycled in reality across Europe

Presented by @jesusazogue from @ZNConsulting and Harald Friedl, Circular Economist.

https://t.co/r9urAkiAVh

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For Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of ThePackHub, paperisation is creating new opportunities for corrugated cardboard. 📦

He stressed that above all:

✅ Innovation will be essential to make this transition successful

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When it comes to cyberattacks against manufacturers, the question is not if but when.

Daniele Plazzi (FEPA), Hans Christian Hansen (@dssmithgroup) and Armin Kaltenbacher (BHS) explored how cyberattacks can impact operations, supply chains and business continuity.

Their session focused on a growing reality for industry: when production stops, cybersecurity becomes a business issue.

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AI is already transforming industries. The corrugated sector is no exception.

Hans Demeyer, Senior Trainer in AI & Coach at Incentive, explored how the sector can embrace transformation, from practical AI applications already in use to the growing potential of generative AI.

His session also addressed AI literacy, leadership challenges, adoption frameworks and the implications of the EU AI Act.

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The final day of #FEFCO2026 starts now! 📦

Today’s programme will explore:

▶️ AI and digital transformation
▶️ Cybersecurity resilience
▶️ Paperisation and packaging trends
▶️ The “Recycled for Real” campaign
▶️ A high-level panel discussion - vision for the future
▶️ And more

Let’s begin another round of conversations and forward-looking insights!

https://t.co/r9urAkiAVh

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That’s a wrap on Day 2 of #FEFCO2026! 📦

Today brought important discussions on:

▶️ The market, trade and competitiveness
▶️ The implementation of the #PPWR
▶️ A new recycling rate study
▶️ And much more

Thank you to all speakers and participants for a day of valuable insights and exchanges.

See you tomorrow! 👋
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A warm thank you to Flexo Solutions for sponsoring tonight’s Get Together Dinner at #FEFCO2026 🍽️📦

After a day of presentations, the dinner offers a welcome moment to:

▶️ Continue conversations, exchange perspectives, and connect with other leaders of the corrugated industry.

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