More than 435 years of tradition and innovations comes with an obligation and responsibility as well. The artist paper manufacturer Hahnemühle has supported various environmental projects for many years. The transformation to digitally printed packaging by solution provider Thimm – The High Pack Group is the next proof point in sustainable corporate actions.
As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of the finest artist papers, life science solutions and inventor of the Digital FineArt papers, Hahnemühle has always been focused on resource-saving production processes. Together with the packaging manufacturer Thimm, a sustainable printing and packaging solution has been developed for the worldwide distribution of the traditional artist papers as the first step of this transformation process. The packaging is printed using a digital printing process, which is a more environmentally friendly alternative. Digital printing eliminates the need for printing forms and metal plates. Changes in the packaging layout can be implemented quickly thanks to digital printing and even short and medium run lengths can be achieved without major packaging waste. The wide adhesive tape is no longer necessary and thus plastic is saved additionally. Instead, a narrow adhesive strip is used. “For us, the cooperation with Thimm is a long-term project to digitise the printing of our packaging, optimised for our large variety of packaging, products and designs. Thereby avoiding analogue printing related waste and energy. This is one of our next steps towards sustainability within the framework of our Green Rooster environmental initiative,” says Jan Wölfle, President and CEO of Hahnemühle FineArt Group.
Both companies of the paper and packaging industry want to continue their cooperation. “The filled shipping packages will be shipped to 120 countries around the world. In a further step, digitally printed product packaging for up to approx. 500 Hahnemühle products will follow”, Jan Wölfle continues.
Both companies of the paper and packaging industry want to continue their cooperation. “The filled shipping packages will be shipped to 120 countries around the world. In a further step, digitally printed product packaging for up to approx. 500 Hahnemühle products will follow”, Jan Wölfle continues.
About Hahnemühle
Hahnemühle FineArt has been producing paper since 1584. Today´s portfolio comprises Traditional and Digital FineArt papers for painting, printing and life science applications, as well as specialty paper. All paper grades are manufactured according to old recipes from high-quality cotton fibres, cellulose or fast-growing plant fibres and pure spring water. Hahnemühle is the inventor of Digital FineArt papers for inkjet printing and art reproduction. As a pioneer and world market leader, Hahnemühle continuously refines its genuine artist papers for exclusive prints of photographs, digital art and art reproductions. The development and production of life science solutions is another focus area. Hahnemühle has been recognised with the Brands of the Century 2019 award by German Standards
All papers and life science solutions have class–leading quality attributes and excellent ageing resistance. They are available in more than 120 countries worldwide.
The company is headquartered in Dassel, South Lower Saxony, with subsidiaries in Great Britain, France, USA, China and Singapore.
About Thimm
The Thimm Group is a leading solution provider for packaging and distribution of goods. The solutions portfolio includes transport and sales packaging made of corrugated board, high-quality sales displays, packaging systems made of various material combinations and print products for industrial processing. A wide range of packaging-related services along the supply chain completes the portfolio. The customer base includes well-known branded goods groups across all industries. Founded in 1949, the family-owned company currently employs more than 3,500 people at 22 locations in Germany, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, France and Mexico and generated annual sales of around 645 million euros in 2018.
