Cartiere del Polesine

What Cartiere del Polesine does

Cartiere del Polesine S.p.A. is a privately held, family-owned Italian manufacturer of packaging paper and cardboard, founded in the 1950s and controlled since 1986 by the Scantamburlo family, with two production facilities in Loreo and Adria (province of Rovigo, Veneto). The company produces exclusively from secondary fibers (recovered paper from waste sorting and packaging recovery) and operates four paper machines — PM1 and PM2 at Loreo (fluting/medium and 105–170 gsm grades) and PM3 and PM4 at Adria (broader range including Testliner, Fluting, Medium, Wellenstoff, Brown Testliner, and OndaLiner TL2 up to 280 cm trim) — for a combined capacity of approximately 300,000+ tons per year, or ~850 tons per day. The product portfolio centers on brown liners and fluting/medium papers for corrugated board manufacturers (the "ondulatori" segment), with specialty papers such as Straw Paper (Carta Paglia) for differentiated applications.

The business model is B2B direct sales of physical tonnage of paper, priced through commercial negotiation with no publicly disclosed price list, delivered via a combination of company-owned lorries and third-party transport firms for regional/European customers and via container shipping from both plants for international markets. The customer base is the corrugated board manufacturing and converter segment, a horizontal market with no named anchor customers disclosed in available data. Energy and water infrastructure are vertically integrated: CAR-certified high-efficiency cogeneration (including a 2024 66 MWt / 17.71 MWe unit at Adria configured for up to 20% hydrogen blend), a combined anaerobic-plus-activated-sludge wastewater treatment plant producing biogas, and continuous-cycle 24-hour operation across the four paper machines. The company is FSC Recycled and ISO 14001 certified, holds Integrated Environmental Authorization, and published its first ESRS-aligned Sustainability Report in 2025.

Governance is family-controlled across two generations of the Scantamburlo family, with paid-in share capital of €50,000,000 and no institutional investors, private equity backers, or public market listing referenced in the source data. Distribution is direct (no dealer or agent channel described), marketing relies on the corporate website (Italian/English), LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, supplemented by participation in industry initiatives such as Comieco's Paper Week. The 150+ headcount and four-machine, two-site footprint position the company among the larger European producers of 100% recycled packaging paper, competing primarily on scale, energy self-sufficiency, and a 60-year operational track record rather than on product differentiation or technology disruption.

Name

Cartiere del Polesine

Legal name

Cartiere del Polesine S.p.A.

Website

https://cartieredelpolesine.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cartiere del Polesine S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian manufacturer producing 100% recycled packaging paper (Testliner, Fluting, Wellenstoff, specialty papers) at two plants in Loreo and Adria with four paper machines and over 300,000 tons/year capacity, serving corrugated board manufacturers across Europe via direct B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Paper Manufacturing

NAICS

Paperboard Mills (32213), Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (3221), Paper Manufacturing (322)

SIC

Paperboard Mills (2631), Paper Mills (2621), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Containerboard (Testliner) Manufacturing (IMAMAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paperboard Sheet & Roll Converting (Slitting/Sheeting/Rewinding) (IMAMAFAM)

Keywords

• Recycled packaging paper
• Corrugated board paper
• Testliner manufacturing
• Fluting medium paper
• Sustainable paperboard

Headquarters

HQ city

Loreo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Paper and Cardboard Products: Manufacture and sale of packaging paper and cardboard produced exclusively from recovered paper. Products include brown liners, flutings, Wellenstoff, and specialty papers such as straw paper. Sold directly to corrugated board manufacturers and converters.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cartiere del Polesine manufactures and supplies packaging paper and paperboard produced exclusively from secondary fibers (recovered/recycled paper). The product range includes brown liners (Testliner variants, Liner 2, OndaLiner), flutings and medium papers (Fluting, Medium, Wellenstoff, Wellenstoff Super), and specialty papers such as Straw Paper, sold directly to corrugated board manufacturers and converters.

Product overview

Cartiere del Polesine S.p.A. produces a comprehensive portfolio of paper products exclusively from secondary fibers (recovered/recycled paper) for the packaging industry. The product range centers on papers for corrugated board production, including brown liners (Polesine Test Liner, Polesine Test Liner 3, Polesine Liner 2, Polesine Onda Liner) and flutings/medium papers (Polesine Fluting, Polesine Medium, Polesine Wellenstoff, Polesine Wellenstoff Super). Additionally, the company offers specialty papers such as Straw Paper for non-corrugating applications. These products serve the packaging sector as face materials and core layers in corrugated board construction, with emphasis on sustainability, mechanical performance, and printability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Polesine Test Liner: A versatile and cost-effective material for producing reliable and sustainable packaging, made from recycled fibers.
• Polesine Test Liner 3
• Polesine Liner 2
• Polesine Onda Liner
• Polesine Fluting
• Polesine Medium
• Polesine Wellenstoff
• Polesine Wellenstoff Super
• Straw Paper (Carta Paglia)

Products and services

• Polesine Test Liner A versatile and cost-effective liner material made from recycled fibers, designed for producing reliable and sustainable packaging for corrugated board manufacturers.
• Polesine Test Liner 3 A premium liner with excellent mechanical performance, high-quality aesthetics, and good printability for strong and durable packaging; available with optional wet strength treatment.
• Polesine Liner 2 High-performance Brown Liner produced from premium-grade recycled fiber furnish with high fiber content, ensuring mechanical strength and aesthetic performance for corrugated board.
• Polesine Onda Liner An innovative dual-purpose One Stock paper made from a high-quality fiber blend offering strength, flexibility, and sustainability for demanding packaging industry requirements.
• Polesine Fluting Fluting paper used in corrugated cardboard production as an intermediate layer, made from recycled fibers with characteristics ideal for that application; available in a Light version for lower basis weights.
• Polesine Medium A key component in corrugated board packaging production and cornerstone of Italian papermaking tradition, characterized by excellent strength and flexibility for a solid and protective final board.
• Polesine Wellenstoff A key fluting paper for corrugated board production with a unique fibrous structure and high strength, undergoing a sizing process to provide superior mechanical performance and excellent workability.
• Polesine Wellenstoff Super The flagship fluting paper made from highly fibrous pulp with high strength, undergoing a sizing process that enhances mechanical performance while maintaining good adhesion and corrugating properties.
• Straw Paper (Carta Paglia) A specialty paper with an unmistakable ochre-yellow colour and rough texture, produced 100% from recycled paper, used for informal, natural atmosphere applications conveying authenticity and warmth.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mosaico FriendsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Collaborated on Paper Week 2026 educational activity 'Mosaico di carta: riciclare per raccontare mille emozioni', creating inclusive creative workshop combining traditional mosaic tiles with recycled paper.
• PwC Business Services S.r.l. and Divisione Energia S.r.l. Società BenefitminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Professional consulting partners who collaborated on the company's first Sustainability Report, supporting structuring of the reporting process and document preparation following ESRS standards.
• Comieco (Consorzio Nazionale Recupero e Riciclo degli Imballaggi a Base Cellulosica)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCartiere del Polesine is a member of Comieco, the national guarantor for paper and cardboard waste sorting and recycling. The consortium promotes correct waste management and develops recycling culture awareness across Italy.
• Confindustria Veneto EstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Confindustria Veneto Est on university outreach initiatives, hosting Chemistry students from University of Padova to demonstrate applied chemistry in industrial production processes.
• CSQA CertificazionicoreOthersCertifying body for ISO 14001 environmental management system certification for both Adria and Loreo production facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smurfit Westrock: Global containerboard and corrugated packaging leader formed by the 2024 Smurfit Kappa–WestRock combination. Produces Testliners, fluting, and corrugated packaging at massive European scale; Cartiere del Polesine competes in the same recycled containerboard segment serving ondulatori customers.
• Mondi: European-listed packaging paper group producing containerboard, kraft paper, and corrugated packaging. Operates multiple paper mills making Testliner and fluting for corrugated converters, directly overlapping Cartiere del Polesine's product range and ondulatori customer base.
• Reno De Medici (RDM Group): Italian-listed recycled containerboard producer with mills producing Testliner and fluting from 100% recovered fiber. Closest direct competitor in geography, fiber sourcing model, and product mix to Cartiere del Polesine.
• Heinzel Holding: Austrian family-owned paper group producing recycled Testliner and fluting at European mills (Laakirchen, Raubling, Eilenburg). Highly comparable mid-sized European recycled containerboard producer with similar customer focus on ondulatori.
• Burgo Group: Italian family-influenced paper manufacturer producing coated and specialty papers plus recycled containerboard from multiple Italian mills. Direct competitor in the Italian market with overlapping Testliner/wave/fluting production.
• Pro-Gest: Italian vertically integrated paper group producing recycled containerboard (Testliner, fluting, medium) from recovered paper for Italian ondulatori. Closely comparable in scale, fiber model, geography, and customer base to Cartiere del Polesine.
• Nordic Paper: Swedish-listed specialty kraft paper producer including sack paper and specialty/natural kraft papers. Comparable in European mid-scale paper mill operations and B2B converter sales model; relevant peer for straw paper / natural aesthetics positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: European-listed integrated forest products company producing packaging materials, biomaterials, and paperboard including containerboard. Larger and more diversified than Cartiere del Polesine, but overlaps in Testliner/fluting and serves the same corrugated packaging end market.
• Sappi: Global specialty paper and packaging board producer with European operations. While focused more on coated/specialty grades, Sappi produces containerboard and packaging papers that compete with Cartiere del Polesine's Testliner and flutings in the European converter market.

Emerging players

• Norske Skog: Norwegian/Australasian newsprint and packaging paper producer pivoting toward containerboard and sustainable packaging grades. Comparable in European mill operations and B2B paper sales model; emerging competitor in recycled containerboard as it transitions from newsprint.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cartiere_del_polesine

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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