culture papier

What culture papier does

Culture Papier is a French non-profit association (Association régie par la loi de 1901) headquartered at 68 Boulevard Saint Marcel, Paris, that promotes and defends the interests of the French graphic paper ecosystem. Founded around 2010 and registered under SIRET 531 325 934 00010, the association serves paper manufacturers, printers, publishers, and distributors through three stated missions: valorizing the paper ecosystem, raising awareness about the societal value of paper and print, and developing the complementarity between paper and digital media.

The association's product portfolio centers on recurring content and events: the quarterly magazine La Revue L'Imprimé (latest issue March–June 2024), the #Lepapieraufutur blog, a monthly newsletter distributed via Sendinblue (currently at issue #37, January 2026), and a calendar of events including monthly breakfasts, biannual workshops, an annual symposium, and conference participations such as Festival du Livre de Paris and All For Content. Membership in the Alliance pour la Lecture extends its reach into a coalition of 70+ cultural associations.

Culture Papier is funded through membership fees (adhésion) and patronage (mécénat); specific membership tiers are not publicly disclosed. It is governed by a President (Guillaume Le jeune) and a General Delegate (Jean-Philippe), with no external investor or parent-company ownership. Its 2026 advocacy campaign is built around the '#ouiaupapier' (Yes to Paper) theme, continuing its positioning of paper against declining public perception.

Name

culture papier

Legal name

CULTURE PAPIER

Website

https://culturepapier.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Culture Papier is a French non-profit association that promotes and defends the graphic paper ecosystem through publications, events, and advocacy, serving paper manufacturers, printers, publishers, and distributors in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Periodical Publishers (51312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarly Society & Association Publishing (EDAGAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

Keywords

• Paper industry advocacy
• Trade association services
• Print industry promotion
• Graphic paper ecosystem
• Non-profit industry association

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and patronage: Culture Papier operates as a non-profit association (Association régie par la loi de 1901) funded through membership fees (adhésion) and patronage (mécénat) from its members to fund its advocacy and promotional activities for the graphic paper industry.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Culture Papier is a French non-profit association (Association régie par la loi de 1901) that promotes and defends the graphic paper ecosystem through advocacy, public education, and stakeholder events. Its principal deliverables are the quarterly magazine La Revue L'Imprimé, the #Lepapieraufutur blog, the monthly Lettre d'info newsletter, and a calendar of industry events (monthly breakfasts, workshops, and an annual symposium). The association is financed through annual membership subscriptions (adhésion) and patronage (mécénat) from companies in the paper, printing, and publishing sectors.

Product overview

Culture Papier operates as a non-profit association that promotes the French paper and print industry through a portfolio of publications and events. The core offerings include the monthly 'Lettre d'info' newsletter, the quarterly magazine 'La Revue L'Imprimé', and the blog '#Lepapieraufutur'. These publications are complemented by event organization including monthly breakfasts, workshops, an annual symposium, and conferences. The association focuses on three strategic missions: valorizing the paper ecosystem, raising awareness about the societal value of paper and print, and developing the complementarity between paper and digital.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Revue L'Imprimé: The association's magazine publication covering topics related to paper, print, and the graphic industry.
• #Lepapieraufutur

Products and services

• La Revue L'Imprimé magazine Quarterly magazine published by Culture Papier featuring articles on the paper and print industry, cultural content, and stakeholder interviews, distributed to members and industry stakeholders. The latest issue (#44) covered March–June 2024.
• #Lepapieraufutur Blog Blog platform operated by Culture Papier covering industry news, analysis, interviews, and educational commentary on the paper and print ecosystem and its future.
• Lettre d'info (Monthly Newsletter) Monthly newsletter published by Culture Papier and distributed via the Sendinblue platform, covering industry news, events, exclusive interviews, and association updates for members and subscribers.
• Industry Events Program Calendar of events organized by Culture Papier — including monthly breakfast meetings, biannual workshops, an annual symposium, and conference participation — to promote the paper industry, enable member networking, and engage the broader cultural and professional community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 311,590 direct jobs supported by the graphic paper ecosystem in France
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• All For ContentminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2022Culture Papier participated in the 4th edition of All For Content (May 2022), a professional event focused on brand content strategies and communication solutions.
• Alliance pour la LecturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2022Culture Papier joined the Alliance pour la Lecture, participating in campaigns like @AllianceLecture. The Alliance addresses the fact that 13 million people in France lack access to reading.
• Alliance pour la LecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulture Papier is a member of the Alliance pour la Lecture, a coalition of 70+ cultural and societal associations advocating for reading as a fundamental right. The Alliance was formed when Reading was declared a National Cause (Grande Cause nationale).
• Homo Faber (Venice)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCulture Papier participated in Homo Faber 2022, a major event dedicated to contemporary craft métiers d'art in Venice. The Studio Marianne Guely showcased paper art in collaboration with Culture Papier.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Verband Deutscher Papierfabriken (VDP): German paper industry trade association — comparable in structure and mission to Culture Papier but operating in a different national market with no direct competition given geographic separation.

Direct peers

• PrintPower: European non-profit initiative promoting the power and effectiveness of print media. Functionally analogous to Culture Papier in advocating for print's value in the marketing mix, with similar content-marketing and counter-misconception mission.
• Two Sides: Global initiative promoting the sustainability and attractiveness of print, paper, and paper-based packaging. Closely aligned with Culture Papier's mission of countering environmental misconceptions about paper and print media.
• COPACEL: French federation of paper, cardboard, and cellulose manufacturers — explicitly named as a Culture Papier collaborator. Closest functional peer, representing the same French graphic paper value chain from the manufacturer side.
• UNIIC: Union Nationale des Industries de l'Impression et de la Communication — French printing industries association and Culture Papier partner. Highly comparable as a French trade association advocating for the print and graphic communications value chain.

Broad incumbents

• CEPI (Confederation of European Paper Industries): Pan-European trade association representing the paper industry. Directly comparable to Culture Papier as a paper-industry advocacy body, but operating at a wider European level rather than a single national market.
• Intergraf: European federation for print and digital communication representing printing companies across Europe. Comparable in advocacy role but broader geographic scope and focused on printing rather than paper production.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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