Environmentally Friendly Packaging & Converting Machinery Provider of the Year - Europe

Gutenberg Grafische Machines B.V. Environmentally Friendly Packaging & Converting Machinery Provider of the Year - Europe

Leading by example

The climate crisis is perhaps the biggest challenge facing humanity at the present, with the startling impact seemingly unstoppable. The team at Gutenberg Grafische machines B.V. believe that industries must change how they work to make the biggest possible impact, and have decided to lead by example. We look at the impressive work which has seen them achieve such success.

It’s not enough, nowadays, to create a product that has no consideration for environmental concerns. As the form of a turnkey solution. They analyse the needs of the individual and make their recommendations consumers have become more aware based on that detailed knowledge. of the impact their way of living has on As a result of this comprehensive the environment, they have changed examination, the Gutenberg Grafische the way in which they purchase. The Machines team can reinforce a team at Gutenberg Grafische Machines new mindset when it comes to have made it their mission to help production and consumption across customers meet their sustainability a range of industries. Their products goals, while performing to the highest mitigate many of the risks of various possible standards. biological and physical The challenge of facing climate change The team at components threatening the environment we share is one which requires an approach which Gutenberg as a species, as they are specifically designed to is entirely alien to Grafische minimize all harmful toxins how many industries operate. Instead of acting Machines have in the air, agriculture, soil, biosystem, and ecosystem. alone, organisations are being forced to made it their From the firm’s inception, this careful degree of care consider their supply chains, developing deep mission to help has been at the heart of how GutenbergGrafische partnerships that can lead to truly innovative customers Machines has operated. Needless to say, the solutions. As a key part meet their COVID-19 pandemic of the supply chain forced many challenges, for industries that are sustainability and the uncertainty that looking to become more environmentally friendly, goals industry had to react to was perhaps the largest the work of Gutenberg forthe Gutenberg Grafische Grafische Machines is vital. Machines team. While many slowed

The team are making a real down, the team ensured that their difference to the manufacturing operations were maintained as far as landscape, offering a range of possible while adapting to an entirely equipment that combines the latest new way of working. This included technologies with environmentally offering new employee training on responsible solutions. Whether it’s a updated work styles, shifting processes printing press, a die cutting machine to include more remote opportunities, or a bag packer, the team’s incredible and monitoring a constant risk expertise and discernment allows them assessment so that any changes could to deliver a seamless service that takes be made quickly.

The team’s quick action saw the firm grow by 2.8% in Q1 2021 compared to the same quarter the previous year. Far from a crisis which the team were unable to react to, the pandemic demonstrated the value of a quick thinking and proactive team. This has transformed the way in which the business works, opening the door to new projects and partnerships which will reinforce the Gutenberg Grafische Machines mission. As 2023 looms into view, the firm aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 1,380,000 tons through their work, as well as planting 10,000 trees through global partnerships. The team are also exploring ways of reducing their carbon footprint and replacing the plastics used in their processes with eco-friendly materials.

Needless to say, the mission that drives the Gutenberg Grafische Machines team forward has proven to be key to their success. It guides many of their best decisions, opening the door to a brave new approach that puts our world first and foremost at all times. 

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