Thuringia's Environment Minister Kummer visits Koehler Paper Greiz mill as part of his summer tour
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- Parties hold discussion revolving around the current challenges at the mill
- Sustainability and innovation as strategic focuses
- What it means for the region and labor market
As part of his summer tour this year, Thuringia’s Minister for Environment, Energy, Nature Conservation and Forestry, Tilo Kummer, visited the Koehler Paper Greiz mill for the first time. The visit highlights the special importance of the tradition-rich mill for the region and industrial value creation in Thuringia.
Parties hold discussion revolving around the current challenges at the mill
The focus of the discussions was on the current challenges that the Greiz mill must face. Speaking directly with the executive board and mill management, Minister Kummer was informed of the general economic conditions, the development of the paper markets, as well as site-specific topics and prospects for the future.
Sustainability and innovation as strategic focuses
One special focus was on the Koehler Group’s sustainability strategy. The Greiz mill is actively contributing to the implementation of company-wide climate goals and relies on resource-conserving production processes as well as innovative technologies. Minister Kummer recognized the company’s dedication in the field of environmental and climate protection.
Another focus of the visit was on the mill’s power of innovation and continuous development. Koehler Paper is making targeted investments in new products and procedures to remain competitive in the long term, and to tap into new market potential.
What it means for the region and labor market
“The Greiz mill is an important regional employer and contributes significantly to local value creation,” emphasized Minister Kummer during his visit. With its jobs and regional commitment, the mill is a key component in the local economic structure.
The company was also delighted by the visit: “We are very excited about Minister Kummer’s interest in our mill. The direct discussion about the challenges and opportunities of our industry is very important to us,” says Udo Hollbach, Managing Director of Koehler Paper Greiz mill.
The visit marked an important step in the dialog between politics and industry, highlighting the joint objective of strengthening the Greiz mill in the long term and positioning it for the future.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards
Alexander M. Stöckle Corporate Director Marketing & Communications Press Spokesperson
Koehler Holding SE & Co. KG
Tel: +49 7802 81-4749 Fax: +49 7802 81-5749 mailto:alexander.stoeckle@koehler.com