Grünperga Papier

What Grünperga Papier does

Grünperga Papier GmbH is a specialty paper manufacturer headquartered in Grünhainichen, in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) region of Germany, operating two Fourdrinier paper machines continuously 24 hours per day to produce approximately 15,500 tonnes of specialty paper annually with a workforce of over 100 employees. The company's lineage dates to 1880 as Siegel & Haase; it was re-established under its current name in 2001 as a subsidiary of Golzern Holding and has since focused on two core specialty grades — glassine (Pergamin) and crepe (Krepp) — serving the food, pharmaceutical/hygiene, and industrial/technology verticals.

Glassine papers are produced at basis weights of 25–115 g/m² with natural grease resistance and transparency achieved without chemical additives; crepe papers are produced at 35–120 g/m² with filtering, separating, stretchable, and cushioning properties, with options for bleaching, coloring, wet-strength, and embossing across both grades. Manufacturing assets include a 210cm supercalender, two 220cm reel slitters, a 115cm embossing calender, two narrow reel slitters (100/130cm), and a 130cm cross cutter, enabling quick retooling and extensive customization across basis weight, color, transparency, and processing treatments.

The company operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model with dedicated product contacts for glassine and crepe, quote-based pricing, and global distribution, complemented by trade-show presence (Fachpack) and direct-website inquiry channels. It holds FSC, PEFC, Nordic Swan (awarded September 2024), EN13432, ISEGA home-compostability (awarded July 2024), and ISO 18916 certifications, positioning it as a sustainable paper alternative to plastic packaging. Grünperga is privately held, revenue is not publicly disclosed, and Sébastien Schaal became Managing Director on September 1, 2025, succeeding Sabine Karl.

Name

Grünperga Papier

Legal name

Grünperga Papier GmbH

Website

https://gruenperga.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grünperga Papier GmbH is a German specialty paper manufacturer producing glassine and crepe papers on two Fourdrinier machines (~15,500 tonnes/year) for food, pharma, hygiene, and industrial customers globally via B2B enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Paper Manufacturing

NAICS

Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (3221), Paper Mills (32212), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Paper Mills (2621), Papers & Allied Products (2600), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Converting Services (slitting, sheeting, coating, laminating, rewinding) (IMAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper Converting (Cut-Size, Reams, Sheets, Rolls for Printing/Writing) (IMAMAEAJ)

Keywords

• Specialty paper manufacturing
• Glassine paper production
• Crepe paper production
• Food packaging paper
• Sustainable paper materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Grünhainichen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Paper Sales: Direct B2B sales of specialty papers (glassine and crepe) to food, pharma, hygiene, and industrial customers. Products sold as finished goods with custom specifications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grünperga Papier GmbH manufactures and sells specialty papers from its plant in Grünhainichen, Germany, using two continuously running Fourdrinier paper machines to produce glassine (Pergamin) and crepe (Krepp) papers from virgin fibers. The company sells approximately 15,500 tonnes of paper annually to enterprise customers across food, pharmaceutical/hygiene, and industrial/technology sectors, with global reach and quote-based B2B sales.

Product overview

Grünperga Papier GmbH is a specialty paper manufacturer producing high-quality specialty papers from ultra-thin glassine (Pergamin) to tight crepe (Krepp) paper. The company operates two Fourdrinier paper machines producing approximately 15,500 tonnes annually. The product portfolio centers on two core specialty paper types—Glassine and Crepe—which are then applied across three main market segments: Food (food-grade papers), Pharma & Hygiene (medical and hygiene papers), and Industry & Technology (technical papers). Specifications vary by product type, with crepe papers available in basis weights of 35–120 g/m² and glassine papers in 25–115 g/m², with options for bleaching, coloring, wet-strength, and embossing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glassine (Pergamin) Wafer-thin, stable and tear-resistant specialty paper with gloss and transparency, featuring natural grease proofness and neutral odour and taste without chemical additives. Basis weights 25-115 g/m², available bleached, unbleached and coloured with various transparencies, wet-strength, easy slide, or embossing options. Sold to enterprise customers in food, pharma, and industrial sectors.
• Crepe (Krepp) Multifunctional crepe paper that is filtering, separating, stretchable and soft. Basis weight 35-120 g/m², available bleached and unbleached with various crepe levels. Versatile applications across food, medical, hygiene, and technical sectors.
• Food Paper Food-grade specialty papers that are breathable, neutral in taste and odour, flexible, slippery, and stably formable. Can be printed, coated, and processed well. Designed for food packaging and processing applications where food-safe, sustainable alternatives to plastic are required.
• Pharma & Hygiene Paper Medical and hygiene papers that are easy to cut, punch and glue. They are elastic, cushioning, and quickly absorb and store moisture. Used in medical packaging and hygiene product applications.
• Industry & Technology Paper Technical papers that are light, flexible, printable in all processes, and can be folded, cut, embossed, and glued with dimensional accuracy. Suited for industrial applications, technical uses, filtration, and separation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% recyclable papers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ahlstrom: Specialty fiber-based materials producer (formerly Ahlstrom-Munksjö) supplying filtration, food packaging, and medical/hygiene papers. Overlaps with Grünperga in food-contact and medical/hygiene specialty paper grades using virgin fibers and sustainability-focused positioning.
• Koehler Paper Group: German family-owned specialty paper manufacturer producing flexible packaging papers, glassine, and similar specialty grades for food and industrial applications. Directly comparable in product range (including glassine/parchment-like papers), end-market focus, and German Mittelstand heritage.
• Glatfelter Corporation: Global specialty paper manufacturer with engineered papers serving food, beverage, hygiene, and industrial customers. Comparable in producing functional specialty papers (glassine, fiber-based substrates) for similar B2B applications, though at significantly larger scale.
• Felix Schoeller Group: German specialty paper manufacturer producing photographic, decor, and specialty papers including functional grades for packaging and industrial uses. Comparable as a German Mittelstand specialty paper producer with strong customization and B2B sales model.
• Technocell (Glatfelter subsidiary): Specialty glassine and decor paper producer operating as part of Glatfelter. The most direct product-level overlap with Grünperga's glassine (Pergamin) offering, serving similar converting and packaging customers in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Mondi plc: Global paper and packaging group with significant specialty and flexible packaging paper production including barrier and functional papers. Operates at vastly larger scale than Grünperga but competes for similar food-contact and industrial paper customers.
• Heinzel Group: Austrian paper and pulp group with specialty and packaging paper production. Competes with Grünperga in selected specialty paper grades and European B2B channels, though at significantly larger scale and broader product mix.
• Sappi Europe: Major European coated and specialty paper producer serving packaging, printing, and specialty applications. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but overlapping presence in functional and food-contact paper categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gruenperga
• Instagraminstagram.com/gruenperga

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Grünperga Papier