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The Fedrigoni Group has announced its intention to acquire the French company Papeterie Zuber Rieder, specializing in the production of high-added-value papers used in particular for fine wines and spirits labeling, and in luxury packaging. The production plant is based in Boussières, in the Franche-Comte region. This acquisition aims at strengthening Fedrigoni’s proposal in the premium paper sector for labels, especially for wines, beers, spirits, sparkling wines, and olive oils. In fact, Papeterie Zuber Rieder has many unique proprietary technologies, for example in waterproof treatments, or against the spread of mold on labels in the cellar, a technology that granted it worldwide leadership in the sector.

The operation falls within the Fedrigoni Group’s strategy to reinforce its presence in premium papers for the luxury packaging market, in which it is already the reference global player.

Fedrigoni is launching a revolutionary new range of products based on the upcycling of siliconized glassine liner material, which until now has been partly recycled and partly discarded. The glassine liner, which is recovered from end-users, becomes now, and for the first time, part of the facestock of the self-adhesive construction, enhancing the value of the product and reducing waste, emissions and energy consumption.

The partnership between the ONG Inspiring Girls International and Fedrigoni, fully committed to the issue of diversity, equity and inclusion, becomes even more international. Specific workshops will be held in the near future in middle and high schools in Spain, France, Brazil and Chile while the number of events organised in Italy will be multiplied. “We want to help young girls gain awareness of their potential, overcoming the gender stereotypes that hold them back”, says Fedrigoni’s Chief HR Officer, Monica Magrì. An undertaking shared by Fraffrog, successful illustrator and youtuber who took part in the Festival del Disegno in Milan, promoted by Fabriano, a Fedrigoni Group brand.

The strategic agreement will enable Fedrigoni to expand its presence in the US market and consolidate its position as a world leader in specialty papers for luxury packaging and premium labels for wine, and Mohawk to reinforce its commitment and focus on developing increasingly high-performance, innovative and sustainable solutions.

Exhibit to feature new products in wine and spirits, home and personal care, food and beverage and Smart Labeling.

The Istanbul-based UNIFOL is a compelling technological player, having developed innovative, resistant and long-lasting PVC films for 3D applications on large surfaces. The acquisition is part of the Fedrigoni Group’s strategy to continue to diversify its product range in adjacent sectors, expand its global presence and reinforce its position as a leading player in the global self-adhesives space

The Group scored 85/100, well above the 75/100 threshold required for maximum qualification (Platinum), but rises to 100/100 in specific activities related to the reduction of environmental impact.

The Group is today the leading global player in labels for wines and specialty papers for luxury
packaging and the third in self-adhesive materials, thanks also to the three acquisitions last year plus
the two in the first quarter of 2022.

Support to the medical humanitarian organisation for projects in the territory and the bordering countries, but also, reception for the refugees in Poland and a house in Verona for families fleeing the war.