FEFCO
FEFCO is a non-profit federation representing approximately 270 European corrugated board manufacturers operating 570 plants. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Brussels, it sets industry standards including the FEFCO Code, publishes LCA and environmental data, and advocates on EU packaging regulation.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1952
- HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What FEFCO does
FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) is a non-profit industry association founded in 1952 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. It represents approximately 270 corrugated board companies operating roughly 570 plants across Europe, supported by a workforce of around 100,000, and addresses technical, economic, regulatory and sustainability questions on behalf of the sector. Membership is structured across three tiers: Association Members (national corrugated manufacturers' associations), Sympathiser Members (machinery, technology and service suppliers), and Corresponding Members (countries without national associations).
The federation's core technical outputs are standards-setting and data products rather than commercial software. The FEFCO Code provides a standardised classification of corrugated packaging design across the European industry. The Common Footprint Quality (CFQ) Standard is a quality framework targeted at the fresh produce supply chain. The FEFCO Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) Database supplies environmental impact data used for sustainability reporting and EU regulatory submissions (88% recycled content is derived from this database). Supporting assets include testing methodologies (including food-contact printed board), the Sustainability Charter / "Circular by Nature" campaign, position papers on EU policy, and a publications portfolio anchored by the FEFCOlink newsletter.
FEFCO's revenue model combines recurring membership dues with event-generated income. Members-only biennial Summits are priced at €890 (early bird) to €990 (full rate) per attendee, with discounted young-professional (€400), partner (€150) and group (€600, ≥10 participants) tiers. Workshops carry a flat fee of €395 per person, and Technical Seminars are supported through tiered sponsorship packages from suppliers such as Metsä Board, HP and Domino Printing Sciences. Outreach is delivered through events, the FEFCOlink newsletter, the "Corrugated of Course" blog, press releases, and direct EU policy communications targeting frameworks including the European Green Deal and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
FEFCO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FEFCO
- Legal name
- FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers)
- Website
- https://fefco.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1952
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- FEFCO is a non-profit federation representing approximately 270 European corrugated board manufacturers operating 570 plants. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Brussels, it sets industry standards including the FEFCO Code, publishes LCA and environmental data, and advocates on EU packaging regulation.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FEFCO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industry Association / Trade Federation Services
- NAICS
- Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)
- SIC
- Paper Mills (2621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC) (IMALAMAK)
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Where FEFCO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brussels
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
FEFCO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Membership Dues: FEFCO is a non-profit membership organisation funded by member dues from Association Members, Sympathiser Members, and Corresponding Members across the European corrugated board industry.
- Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from paid registration fees for FEFCO Summits, Technical Seminars, and workshops. Fees vary by event type and attendee category (e.g., early bird, full rate, young professional, partner ticket, group rate).
- Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from companies supporting FEFCO events (Summits, Technical Seminars, Workshops). Sponsors include machinery, technology, and service suppliers to the corrugated industry.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Summit early bird registration |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Summit full rate registration |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Young Professional Summit ticket |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Partner Summit ticket |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Group rate (Summit) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Workshop unique fee |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels7 records
FEFCO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FEFCO is the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, a non-profit industry association that represents the interests of corrugated packaging producers across Europe. It delivers standardization systems (notably the FEFCO Code), technical publications, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) database, and industry events such as Summits and Technical Seminars for its member companies and the broader packaging value chain.
Product overview
FEFCO (European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers) is a non-profit industry association representing the European corrugated board industry, not a commercial product company. Its offerings consist of industry standards, databases, publications, and professional events. The core products include the FEFCO Code (standardized design codes for corrugated packaging), the LCA Database (life-cycle assessment environmental data), and the Common Footprint Quality (CFQ) Standard for quality certification. Supporting offerings include technical documents, publications (FEFCOlink), EU policy resources, and a portfolio of industry events including biennial Technical Seminars, biennial Summits, and specialized Workshops covering topics like energy efficiency, e-commerce, and cyber security.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- FEFCO Code Internationally recognised catalogue and coding system for corrugated packaging design, used by corrugated manufacturers, converters, brand owners, and retailers to standardise the naming and illustration of box styles across borders.
- CFQ Standard Quality grading standard (Coded Form, Quality) for corrugated products, providing harmonised quality criteria used across the European corrugated supply chain.
- LCA Database Life Cycle Assessment database providing environmental footprint data for corrugated packaging, used by members and the wider packaging value chain for sustainability reporting and product environmental claims.
- FEFCO Industry Events (Summits, Technical Seminars, Workshops) Recurring industry events including European Summits, Technical Seminars, and Workshops that bring together corrugated manufacturers, suppliers, and brand owners for networking, technical knowledge exchange, and policy discussion.
- Technical Publications and Industry Statistics Technical documents, reports, and European market statistics on the corrugated packaging industry, distributed to members and the wider value chain as reference material.
Quantifiable outcome
- 88% of corrugated packaging is derived from recycled content, demonstrating the industry's environmental performance.
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use FEFCO
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
FEFCO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
FEFCO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AFCO (Asociación Española De Fabricantes De Envases y Embalajes de Carton Ondulado)coreAFCO is the Spanish national association of corrugated board manufacturers and the local supporting partner for the FEFCO Summit 2026 in Madrid.
- Industry4EuropeminorFEFCO participates in the Industry4Europe coalition, a long-term strategy initiative for Europe's industrial future. FEFCO co-signed the coalition's joint papers calling for industry to be a priority for EU policy makers.
- Circular Choices CoalitionminorFEFCO participates in the Circular Choices cross-sectoral coalition (launched in 2023), which brings together industry stakeholders to promote circular economy principles in packaging.
- Domino Printing Sciences (Main Sponsor - FEFCO Technical Seminar 2021)minorDomino Printing Sciences was the main sponsor of FEFCO Technical Seminar 2021 in Copenhagen, showcasing digital corrugated printing press technology at the event.
- EuRIC (European Recycling Industries' Confederation)coreEuRIC joined the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC), which FEFCO chairs, strengthening the coalition working to achieve European Green Deal targets. This partnership enhances collaboration across the paper recycling value chain.
- European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC)coreFEFCO took on the chairmanship of the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC) in 2019. EPRC promotes paper recycling across Europe and works to achieve European Green Deal targets. FEFCO's chairmanship demonstrates its leadership role in the circular economy for paper-based packaging.
- CITPA (International Confederation of Paper and Board Converters)minorFEFCO maintains a link to CITPA, the International Confederation of Paper and Board Converters in Europe, for cross-border transport and regulatory issues affecting the industry.
- Metsä Board (Main Sponsor - FEFCO Technical Seminar 2019)minorMetsä Board was the main sponsor of FEFCO Technical Seminar 2019 in Geneva, providing visibility and branding across the event's exhibition floor and conference sessions.
- HP (HP Sponsored Programme - FEFCO Technical Seminar 2019)minorHP delivered an information-filled seminar programme at the FEFCO Technical Seminar 2019 in Geneva, showcasing digital corrugated packaging technology and market trends, separate from FEFCO's official programme.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
FEFCO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
FEFCO social profiles
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FEFCO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
FEFCO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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FEFCO M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about FEFCO
What does FEFCO do?
FEFCO is the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers, a non-profit industry association that represents the interests of corrugated packaging producers across Europe. It delivers standardization systems (notably the FEFCO Code), technical publications, a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) database, and industry events such as Summits and Technical Seminars for its member companies and the broader packaging value chain.
Is FEFCO a public or private company?
FEFCO is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was FEFCO founded?
FEFCO was founded in 1952. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is FEFCO based?
FEFCO is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does FEFCO make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are event Registration Fees and event Sponsorships.
Does FEFCO have an API?
No public API is recorded for FEFCO.
What industry is FEFCO in?
FEFCO's product category is Industry Association / Trade Federation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAHAA, Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins), with a secondary code of IMALAMAK, Sustainability Testing, Certification & Compliance (LCA, Recyclability/Compostability Testing, FSC/PEFC). Its NAICS code is 322219 and its SIC code is 2621.