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"PKV Extra": 16 voluntary projects funded
From baseball to water sports - a donation programme for PKV employees has brought numerous voluntary projects forward in 2020. And there is another piece of good news... >> Continue reading
XXL photos as a commitment to the region
PKV shows its regional roots with a series of large-format professional photos on the factory premises. >> Continue reading
Quality cartonboard: Varel invests heavily
Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel (PKV) is continuing to consistently implement its strategic program, which comprises a total of 280 million Euro, with future-oriented investments in its cartonboard production. >> Continue reading
Foundation 2° enlarges the alliance for corporate climate protection with PKV
"Bringing ecology and economy into harmony is an elementary component of our corporate policy", says Kristian Evers, partner of PKV. >> Continue reading
After the rebuild: Paper machine 4 has started production on schedule
After a comprehensive modernization and renewal of the wire and press section, paper machine 4 has restarted as scheduled. >> Continue reading
Why does the PKV continue to produce?
Packaging material is urgently needed in the food and medical goods industry, especially in pandemic times. >> Continue reading
Latvian trainees get to know everyday working life at the PKV
With the visit programme the PKV supports the international exchange of trainees - an exciting learning effect also for the own junior staff. >> Continue reading
Donation: 2.500 Euro for rescue dog squadron
Volunteer teams regularly support emergency services with rescue dogs in the search for missing persons - in Friesland and Wilhelmshaven since 1986. This valuable work is supported by PKV with this year's main donation. >> Continue reading
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
