Koehler Group to show circular paper solutions at Interpack

The Koehler Group plans to exhibit its portfolio of sustainable paper and board at Interpack 2026 to meet the growing demand for circular packaging. The German manufacturer will showcase its range from 7 to 13 May 2026 in Hall 8A, Booth D42, highlighting three core product lines: Koehler Nexflex functional barrier papers, KATZ food plate wood pulp boards, and Greenium premium recycled papers. These solutions align with EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) goals by replacing plastic with fiber-based alternatives.

Koehler Paper will display the NexFlex range, featuring recyclable flexible packaging papers designed for standard machinery. The Koehler Nexplus series includes functional surfaces providing barriers against oxygen, grease, mineral oil, and water vapour. These are suitable for high-speed horizontal and vertical FFS processes for food and non-food items. The series also features Nexcoat for high-clarity printing and Nexpure for a natural, uncoated aesthetic.

Subsidiary KATZ will present the KATZ food plate, a spruce wood and starch-based board produced in Germany's Black Forest. This material serves as a natural mat for dry and greasy foods, absorbing grease while remaining stable in refrigerated displays. The group will also showcase innovations in alternative raw materials, including paper made from cup plant (Silphium perfoliatum) fibers and the Coffeecup paper project, which upcycles disposable coffee cup pulp into premium recycled paper.

For high-end applications, Koehler will feature Greenium, a 100% secondary fiber recycled paper designed for high colour intensity. The exhibit will also include Colorline IQ, a recycled paper optimised for digital printing systems like HP Indigo, delivering offset-quality results for customised packaging.