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    Zanders GmbH

    Zanders GmbH

    Zanders GmbH is your expert for manufacturing high quality speciality papers and boards, developed especially for applications that include labels, packaging and graphics.

    About Zanders GmbH 

    Zanders GmbH brings expertise and innovation to the manufacture of high quality speciality papers and boards, developed especially for applications that include labels, packaging and graphics. Founded by Johann Wilhelm Zanders in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, in 1829, the company still operates the Gohrsmühle paper mill there today with around 500 employees. The premium Chromolux brand introduced in 1958 – one of the world's leading brands of paper – as well as Zanlabel brand label papers, introduced in 2014, form part of its range of products. 

    Our history 

    The Zanders paper mill remained in the hands of the Zanders family for around 150 years. Constantly growing, Zanders expanded its production at the Gohrsmühle mill into art paper in 1895 and introduced Chromolux in 1958. Following its listing on the stock exchange in 1980, Zanders AG was acquired by the Finnish fresh forest fibre paper and board manufacturer Metsä Board (formerly M-real) in 2001, and renamed Metsä Board Zanders GmbH in 2012. In May 2015, Munich-based holding company mutares AG acquired the company, which once again produces its high quality grades of paper under the name of Zanders GmbH. 

    Our ac­tions re­flect our eth­i­cal prin­ci­ples and we strive con­tin­u­ously to op­ti­mise our processes. We aim to work in har­mony with na­ture as well as meet­ing the ex­pec­ta­tions of our cus­tomers, staff and other in­ter­est groups, and in do­ing so en­sure the suc­cess and prof­itabil­ity of our com­pany. Our prod­ucts are safe for the user and the en­vi­ron­ment. In man­u­fac­tur­ing we use only raw ma­te­ri­als from sus­tain­ably man­aged forests.  

    Quality

    Highest quality demands qualifications in all areas. The proof is in our certifications:

    • ISO 9001 · Quality management system 
    • ISO 14001 · Environmental management system 
    • ISO 22000 · Management systems for food safety  
    • ISO 50001 · Energy management 
    • EN 15593 · Hygiene management in the production of food packaging  
    • OHSAS 18001 · Occupational safety and health management  
    • FSC/PEFC · Certification for sustainable forestry 

    Products

    High speciality papers 

    The new look heralds Zanders’ move to expand in a wider global market, offering its expertise in high quality speciality paper and board for labels, packaging and graphical applications to brand owners, packaging manufacturers and printers. 

    Its range encompasses high-gloss finished label papers and premium board grades in the traditional Chromolux brand, as well as the Zanlabel brand added to its portfolio as a cost-effective solution in 2014. This includes Zanlabel gloss and Zanlabel touch label papers, with a particularly smooth and naturally uncoated surface respectively. Zanders also offers the flexible packaging paper Zanflex, and the Silver digital premium paper range designed for digital printing. Zanders exclusively uses raw materials from sustainably cultivated forestry operations and therefore fulfills the FSC requirements. 

    Zanders provides specialised solutions for a wide variety of segments while consistently maintaining the highest quality in terms of technical characteristics and finishing options, as well as product safety. It meets the requirements of manufacturers of beverages, including spirits, sparkling wine, wine, water and beer; grocery and luxury food products; tobacco products, as well as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Its potential end-uses range from high-end to standard products, including specialised segments such as individual craft beer breweries. 

    Services

    • Converting from reel to sheet 
    • Ream wrapping 
    • Guillotining 
    • Embossing 
    • Logistic services 
    • Sample service 
    • Laboratory service 

    Your Benefits

    • Conveniently situated for customers 
    • Optimally located in the centre of the European Market 
    • Tailor-made service 
    • Short lead times 
    • Flexibility 
    • Extra capacity to complement any sheeting shortage 

    Technical Capabilities

    • Seven sheet cutters annual capacity >150k tonnes 
    • Cut-size line annual capacity >17.5k tonnes 
    • Ream wrapping machinery annual capacity of 20k tonnes 
    • Two guillotines 
    • On-site pallet production 
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