Baden-Württemberg's State Secretary Splett visits Koehler Paper
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- Space requirements in the port of Kehl, Germany, to make the paper mill fit for the future
- Prospective growth of production planned
- Risk of lower tax revenue if checkout receipts are no longer mandatory
The State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance of Baden-Württemberg, Gisela Splett, visited Koehler Paper at the Kehl site, Germany. Together with other members of the Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Kehl, Germany, the focus of the discussions was, among other things, the long-term perspective of the paper producer in the port: "Koehler Paper wants to continue to grow at the Kehl site, Germany, and the family business is also taking the supply of green energy into its own hands – as the owner of the port, we want to create the necessary framework conditions for this," said Splett.
Securing space for future growth
Koehler Paper employs 600 people at the port in Kehl, Germany. Five years ago, there was an extensive investment of 300 million euros in a new production line. The largest single investment in the company's history opened up the market for flexible packaging paper for the family business from Oberkirch, Germany, which can replace plastic in numerous applications. In order to be able to map future growth in Kehl, Germany, the company exchanged views with State Secretary Gisela Splett during a visit to the company. Dr. Stefan Karrer, COO of the Koehler Group, explained the need for additional space: "As a family business, we think in generations. Our medium to long-term planning envisages further growth in Kehl, Germany." Firstly, the expansion of production requires additional properties and on the other hand, open spaces are necessary for the company's decarbonization strategy. "Our customers demand paper that is produced with green energy. For our own production of green electricity, for example with photovoltaic systems, we need additional space in the immediate vicinity of our most sophisticated mill in Kehl, Germany."
Risk of lower tax revenue if checkout receipts are no longer mandatory
Another topic of State Secretary Splett's visit was the abolition of the checkout receipt requirement, as provided for in the coalition agreement of the Federal Government. This requirement was originally introduced in 2020 in order to curtail tax evasion. Not only that, but it is also a way to build trust among consumers, as well as an important auditing tool for the government. The current coalition agreement links the elimination of this requirement to ongoing and necessary digitalization efforts, among other things. State Secretary Splett made it clear: “The requirement for mandatory checkout receipts is not only a powerful tool against tax evasion but also one that provides consumer protection and ensures fair competition. I do not think that getting rid of this is an expedient measure – especially not without reliable alternatives. It makes sense to first wait for the evaluation of the Cash Register Anti-Tampering Ordinance, which is scheduled for 2025, in order to develop practical digital solutions on this basis and only then decide on a possible relaxation of the receipt requirement."
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