The horror of the 30 Years' War lingers on in the form of poverty and high unemployment, so a Mecklenburg paper maker, Hinrich Gultzau, seizes his chance in 1696. Paper was a precious commodity at the time and when, freshly arrived in Flensburg, he found a suitable plot of land for a paper mill, he succeeded in obtaining permission to build it, arguing that it would stimulate the economy. The foundation stone for the paper mill is laid.
Tradition in every fibre
We are Fjord Paper Flensburg
When you think of Flensburg, you immediately think of maritime flair, beer, handball and hygge. But Flensburg also includes paper. And paper - that's us: Fjord Paper Flensburg.
We are a known quantity when it comes to the global speciality paper market. Because we are building on the successes of the past under a new name - with a strong and well-coordinated team that wants to take off and leave a lasting mark.
Our claim: to show that paper can do more. Whether as thermal, inkjet or barrier paper. With in-depth know-how, modern production technology and high quality standards.
REAL HANDIWORK: THE FIRST BEGINNINGS
A LEAP FORWARD: INDUSTRIALISATION
With industrialisation, not only were all manual steps in paper production mechanised, but raw material production and paper manufacturing were also separated from each other. The first paper machine was installed at Fjord Paper's current location in Flensburg as early as 1848.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES: FIFTIES TO NINETIES
In the mid-fifties, the company began to produce hygienic paper, followed by carbonless paper in 1970. In the 1990s, a licence agreement with Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd. led to the production of our thermal papers, which were particularly popular for fax machines at the time. In 1999, the paper mill is taken over by the Japanese group.
IN THE HIGH-TECH AGE: INNOVATIONS AT THE TURN OF THE MILLENNIUM
This was followed by the era of high-tech coating processes for special papers, e.g. for bank statements or with forgery-proof features, as well as the birth of our inkjet papers. The company construct also continues to develop and from 2010 became Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe GmbH.
A major and forward-looking innovation in 2015 is our barrier paper for fully recyclable packaging of food and non-food, which strikes a chord in terms of sustainability and the avoidance of plastic.
HERE AND NOW: READY FOR THE FUTURE
Since 1 September 2023, the story continues under a new name. Fjord Paper Flensburg.
It is already clear today that a lot will happen in the coming decades. Because paper has a future! Made from sustainable raw materials and extremely versatile, it finds its application in many areas, also and especially in the age of digitalisation and energy transition. With this perspective in mind and the enthusiasm for our products, we take innovation seriously – and remain curious.
1696
Hinrich Gultzau builds the paper mill in the Mühlenstrom valley
1848
The first paper machine
1929
Takeover by Feldmühle AG
1954
New paper machine for sanitary papers
1970
Start of carbonless paper production
1988
License agreement with Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd. for the production of thermal papers
1990
The STORA Group takes over the company
First production of thermal papers
First production of thermal papers
1992
Foundation of STORA Feldmühle Spezialpapiere GmbH
1998
First production of inkjet papers
1999
Takeover by Mitsubishi Paper Mills Ltd.
Change of the company name to Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH.
Change of the company name to Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg GmbH.
2003
Conversion of coating machine 2 for the production of multiple layers
2004
Commissioning of a biological wastewater treatment
2007
Coater 1 rebuild
2008
Commissioning of the new gas turbine power plant
2010
Merger with Bielefeld
sister company
New company name:
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper
Europe GmbH
sister company
New company name:
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper
Europe GmbH
2018
Start of barrier paper production
2023
New company name:
Fjord Paper Flensburg
Fjord Paper Flensburg