News
More efficiency, less energy: PKV modernizes paper machine 4
As part of its strategic programme, PKV is modernising and renewing an important part of its paper machine 4 in February, for which, among other things, up to 500 external fitters will be employed. >> Continue reading
PKV improves sound insulation for neighbours
With a modernised soundproof wall, the PKV is helping to ensure that in future there will be less noise from the factory on directly adjacent plots. >> Continue reading
PKV tests climate protection module: Wind power generates steam for paper machines
Clean wind power is an important building block on the road to CO2 neutrality in our society - but what if there is too much electricity in the grid? Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel (PKV) is now testing a module that can … >> Continue reading
PKV increases production and reduces CO2 emissions: One million tons for sustainable packaging
The Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel (PKV) is continuing to develop its mill with an ongoing strategic program lasting several years. The focus is on investments in quality and energy efficiency as well as meeting the … >> Continue reading
Status of construction work of our reject recovery plant
As you can already see clearly from roadside of Dangaster Strasse, the construction of the reject recovery plant is progressing steadily. In the meanwhile, we also received notice of approval from authorities. >> Continue reading
Fourth Paperboat Regatta
On June 1st 2018, the Vareler Paperboat Regatta took place for the fourth time! >> Continue reading
Fire on PKVs waste paper stock
Enclosed you find course of events of fire burst at our mill as a summary, which is listed in chronological order from 22nd until 25th of May 2018. Fortunately both paper machines are on track again since the weekend … >> Continue reading
Heavy load for paper and board mill Varel
Papier- u. Kartonfabrik Varel received 3 bulk tanks (30m in length and 6m in diameter) in the night from Friday, January 12th 2018, to Saturday 13th for an expansion project of their water purifying plant. The bulk … >> Continue reading
Paperboat Regatta 2017
On June 9th the third paper- and boardboat regatta took place at Varel's habour. 41 teams competed against each other to win the "unofficial German championship in paperboat double rowing". Thus it is probably the only … >> Continue reading
"Red Wave" on the way again
The basic conditions for this years charity run for the Varel hospice were perfect: 610 motivated runners made their laps through Varel town centre at perfect running weather, on May 6th 2017. >> Continue reading
PKV buys new plot
Beginning of May Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel purchased approximately 62,000 square meters of land of the former "Friesland barracks" from the town of Varel. >> Continue reading
Paper Boat Regatta
Apprentices duel at last year's paper boat regatta in the port of Varel. >> Continue reading
Packaging line operational
The new, fully automatic packaging line for cardboard was put into operation. >> Continue reading
New sheet lab
The new sheet lab offers precise measurements of the paper grades during production. >> Continue reading
