Koehler Group
A German paper manufacturer with a 200+ year history, sustainability credentials including a verified 1.5°C climate target, and an EU-based footprint ensuring resilient, customs-free supply.
Products
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Flexible Packaging Paper (NexFlex® range)
stated / self-reported
Heat-sealable, with modular barriers for oxygen, grease, mineral oil, and water vapor. Made from 100% virgin fiber pulp.
Made for Recycling (Interseroh)
Applications: Food packaging (chocolate, nuts, pasta, biscuits) · Non-food packaging (cosmetics, dishwasher tabs)
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Blue4est® Thermal Paper
stated / self-reported
Free of chemical color developers, fully recyclable, long-term readability, compatible with all common receipt printers.
Approved for direct food contact
Applications: Till receipts · Self-adhesive labels (fruit & vegetable scales)
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Playing Card Board
stated / self-reported
High durability, consistent slip, permanent snap, high opacity via three-layer construction with a black adhesive core.
Applications: Playing cards · Trading cards
Recycled Paper (Koehler Eco® range)
stated / self-reported
Made from 100% secondary fiber material, available in a wide range of colors including 'Nautic Blue'.
Blue AngelEU Ecolabel
Applications: Office use · Craft paper · Premium packaging
Decor Paper
stated / self-reported
Print base paper in various colors (white, gray, brown, black) with high color consistency and dimensional stability.
Applications: Laminate flooring · Furniture fronts · Kitchen worktops
Buyer Fit
Best For
- Buyers prioritizing supply chain stability and reduced import complexity by sourcing from an established, multi-site EU manufacturer.
- Brands with strong sustainability mandates, particularly those requiring suppliers with registry-verified climate targets.
- Procurement teams focused on circularity, needing materials with certified fiber sourcing and options for 100% recycled content.
Less aligned with
- Buyers on accelerated timelines who cannot accommodate a documentation-gathering step for specific regulatory declarations.
- Procurement models where the full range of shipping terms must be known prior to engagement.
- Projects requiring materials outside the supplier's specialty paper portfolio, such as corrugated board or molded fiber.
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Regulatory Access 5
Carries out risk assessments for the fiber supply chain in accordance with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which meet the objectives of the EUDR.
Carries out risk assessments for the fiber supply chain in accordance with the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which meet the objectives of the EUDR.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Flexible packaging paper can be provided with a mineral oil barrier (MOSH/MOAH).
Flexible packaging paper can be provided with a mineral oil barrier (MOSH/MOAH).
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Offers PFAS-Free and Recyclable Fast Food Packaging Paper.
Offers PFAS-Free and Recyclable Fast Food Packaging Paper.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
NexFlex® paper is designed for direct contact with food.
NexFlex® paper is designed for direct contact with food.
Captured
2026-06-22
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Member of the 4evergreen Alliance, which aims for a 90% recycling rate for fiber-based packaging by 2030.
Member of the 4evergreen Alliance, which aims for a 90% recycling rate for fiber-based packaging by 2030.
Captured
2026-06-22
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Carbon Readiness 5
In 2023, the Koehler Group directly released around 250,000 metric tons of fossil CO2 equivalents.
In 2023, the Koehler Group directly released around 250,000 metric tons of fossil CO2 equivalents.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Offers a document for 'Calculation of product emissions'.
Offers a document for 'Calculation of product emissions'.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Committed to reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels (Scope 1) by 80% by 2030 and to become completely carbon neutral by 2045.
Committed to reducing direct greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels (Scope 1) by 80% by 2030 and to become completely carbon neutral by 2045.
Captured
2026-06-22
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
In 2023, around 60% of heating needs and around 70% of electricity requirements for paper production were met using renewable energy sources.
In 2023, around 60% of heating needs and around 70% of electricity requirements for paper production were met using renewable energy sources.
Captured
2026-06-22
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
SBTi Science Based Target
SBTi Science Based Target
Source
Captured
2026-06-22
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Circularity 3
Operates paper plants in Kehl, Greiz, and Weisenbach, in addition to the headquarters in Oberkirch.
Operates paper plants in Kehl, Greiz, and Weisenbach, in addition to the headquarters in Oberkirch.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Koehler Eco® paper is produced from 100 percent secondary fiber material and has been awarded the ‘Blue Angel’ mark and ‘EU Ecolabel’.
Koehler Eco® paper is produced from 100 percent secondary fiber material and has been awarded the ‘Blue Angel’ mark and ‘EU Ecolabel’.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Member of the 4evergreen Alliance since 2020, which aims for a 90% recycling rate for fiber-based packaging by 2030.
Member of the 4evergreen Alliance since 2020, which aims for a 90% recycling rate for fiber-based packaging by 2030.
Captured
2026-06-22
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Supply Resilience 3
Operates plants in Kehl, Greiz, and Weisenbach, in addition to headquarters in Oberkirch.
Operates plants in Kehl, Greiz, and Weisenbach, in addition to headquarters in Oberkirch.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Produces over 500,000 tons of specialty paper and board each year.
Produces over 500,000 tons of specialty paper and board each year.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Pulp is sourced from multiple regions including Europe, South America, and North America.
Pulp is sourced from multiple regions including Europe, South America, and North America.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Confidence 7
Founded in 1807.
Founded in 1807.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Named customer: Shuffled Ink, a US-based family company making playing cards and packaging.
Named customer: Shuffled Ink, a US-based family company making playing cards and packaging.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Named customer: Ravensburger AG, a German games company.
Named customer: Ravensburger AG, a German games company.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Partnered with Disney on the 'Disney Lorcana' trading card game.
Partnered with Disney on the 'Disney Lorcana' trading card game.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Named customer: Mühle-Glashütte, a luxury watch brand, for whom it supplied recycled paper for packaging.
Named customer: Mühle-Glashütte, a luxury watch brand, for whom it supplied recycled paper for packaging.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Attends relevant trade fairs.
Attends relevant trade fairs.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Member of the German paper industry association.
Member of the German paper industry association.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Readiness 2
The Leipzig-based (German) chocolate manufacturer nucao uses the company's paper for packaging.
The Leipzig-based (German) chocolate manufacturer nucao uses the company's paper for packaging.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
Company headquarters are located in Oberkirch, Germany.
Company headquarters are located in Oberkirch, Germany.
Captured
2026-06-21
Status
Self-reported — buyer may request third-party verification
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