20 years. 20 locations. ONE team.
Twenty years ago, we brought our strengths together under one powerful name: delfort. Since then, we’ve grown into a global #teamdelfort, closer to our customers, faster in our service, and stronger in our commitment to revolutionize paper. Our people are the heartbeat of our success, the spark behind every innovation, and the driving force that keeps us moving forward. To mark this incredible milestone, we turned the spotlight on them. Their answers are bursting with personality, pride, and passion. See for yourself!
spotlight on our employees
Two decades of being stronger together
delfort’s mills look back on a rich history, with roots reaching back hundreds of years. This heritage gave us exceptional knowledge and expertise – a foundation that has always empowered us to deliver outstanding value to our customers.
What we’re celebrating today is not just longevity, but the powerful unification of these remarkable sites under one umbrella brand: delfort.
This coming together created strength, synergy, and shared values for our customers, our business partners, and our employees. It laid the groundwork to be even better – to deliver more innovation, reliability, and added value.
This milestone brought together deep-rooted expertise and fresh energy. Anyone who engages with us feels it: the pulse of progress, the strength of tradition, and the passion of people who make it all happen.
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empathy
Empathy is our strength, crucial for acquiring
a deep understanding of people, complex situations and technical demands,
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performance
Performance is how we genuinely live up to our claim of always delivering only exceptional results for our clients, our partners and our coworkers.
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creativity
Creativity builds the solid fundament for our passion to explore, to innovate and
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collaboration
Collaboration is the key that ultimately enables an exceptional interplay and productive synergies between a wide diversity of people, skills and talents, comprehensive expertise and cutting edge technical knowledge and technologies.
20 years of progress, powered by people
Success doesn’t come from technology, strategy or innovation alone. It comes from people. From those who care deeply, give their best every day, and turn ideas into reality.
To mark our 20-year anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on the heart of our company: our employees. Across 20 locations, including 6 paper mills, 7 processing plants, 6 sales offices, and our headquarters, we’ll be sharing stories that celebrate the dedication, creativity, and spirit of our teams.
"20 years ago, we unified our values under one umbrella brand: delfort. What we built together with our colleagues, our customers, and business partners, is a story of trust, curiosity, and bold ideas. We challenged ourselves to be better, and we grew side by side. Here’s to the next 20: always curious, deeply committed, and ready to revolutionizing paper - together."
Ilkka Saarinen (left), Martin Zahlbruckner (middle), Hannes Kinast (right)
Board of Directors, delfort
behind the scenes: a look inside #teamdelfort
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a great place to start your career
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battery team at AABC Europe
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cleaning up the community
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Mexican colleagues celebrating 20 years of delfort
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italian sales team at Packaging Preview
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Packaging team gathers for yearly meeting
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packaging team at fachpack in Germany
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HR team gathers for yearly meeting
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Electrical insulation paper team at CWIEME
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sustainable forest management, planting trees
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print and publishing team at DOXNET
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staying active at delfort's summer kids club
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release base paper team at AWA
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women 4 paper industry event
did you know?
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37
different nationalities make up team delfort! our diversity truly is one of our greatest strengths!
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12.5
That’s the average number of years people stay at delfort. At some locations, the average is more than 19 years!
1291
1291
years of experience have been accumulated by our employees at delfort.
460
460
years is how long our oldest mill, located in Austria, has been in operation.
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09.04.2026
At delfort, we manage sustainability together - through the daily work of many colleagues around the world. Each of us contributes in different ways, and it’s this collective effort that shapes our progress. When respected organizations acknowledge these efforts, it gives us a gentle reminder that our collective dedication is steering us in the right direction. 🌿 The Science Based Targets initiative validated our near‑term, long‑term and Net Zero climate targets. 🌿 CDP awarded us a triple “A” Leadership rating for 2025, placing us among only 23 companies worldwide. 🌿 EcoVadis honored us with the Platinum Medal for the fifth year in a row. These acknowledgements reflect the dedication of our people. They are a recognition of their work, not just of our results. Thank you to each one of us who contributes to this journey. Together, we do our best every day! #teamdelfort #specialtypaper #paperrevolution - 08.04.2026
A 20‑year journey of growth, grit, and teamwork – that’s the story of Khairuddin bin Ahmad Misri at delfort Malaysia. From starting as a Quality Control Clerk to leading production today, Khairuddin has helped shape our cigarette tipping paper operations through continuous learning, hands‑on expertise, and a dedication to lifting others with him. In our latest Employee Spotlight interview, he shares: 🔹how mastering new machines opened doors for long‑term growth 🔹why teaching and sharing knowledge became his proudest reward 🔹the meaning behind “moving forward together” as the company expanded 👉 Explore Khairuddin’s inspiring 20‑year journey and the lessons behind it on our website! #teamdelfort #20yearsdelfort #specialtypaper - 30.03.2026
𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗗𝗣 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 #𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗖𝗗𝗣 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 ‘𝗔’ 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 #𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮, 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗗𝗣. With this outstanding distinction, 𝘄𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟯 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 - chosen from over 22,100 disclosing organizations - that achieved a triple ‘A’ score. This award follows our earlier announcement of achieving CDP’s highest rating in: 🌱 Climate change 🌱 Forests 🌱 Water security The #CDPAwardsEurope 2026 marked CDP’s 25th anniversary, bringing together leaders from business, finance and the public sector to highlight best practices in environmental transparency and data‑driven action toward a #netzero economy. #specialtypaper #paperrevolution - 23.03.2026
We have received the @ecovadis Platinum rating for the 5th consecutive year, placing us again in the top 1% of all rated companies. Achieving a #platinum rating once is challenging. Maintaining this level for five years in a row requires continuous effort from our #teamdelfort and sustained progress across all evaluation criteria. In the latest assessment, we increased our score to 89 points, reflecting strong performance across all four EcoVadis categories: 🔹 Environment 🔹 Labor & Human Rights 🔹 Sustainable Procurement 🔹 Ethics The strongest improvement was recorded in ethics, supported by strengthened information security, reinforced anti‑corruption measures, and comprehensive training initiatives. Five years. Five platinum ratings. Independently verified evidence of our long‑term #sustainability performance. #specialtypaper #paperrevolution - 18.03.2026
“Be curious. Be collaborative. Be open to exploring topics outside your own department — that’s often where the best opportunities appear.” For our COO Hannes Kinast, this mindset shaped his path from summer intern to the Board of Directors. As we celebrate 20 years of unity, Hannes reflects on two decades defined not just by technology and innovation, but by people who lift each other up. His story shows what’s possible in a culture where curiosity is encouraged and people grow together. 👉 Dive into the full interview on our website and get inspired by Hannes’ remarkable journey to the top. #teamdelfort #20yearsdelfort #specialtypaper - 16.03.2026
With EU PPWR regulations accelerating the shift toward recyclable materials, fiber‑based solutions are no longer a future trend — they’re a strategic must. With the Interzero “Made for Recycling” certificate, thinbarrier 201 demonstrates just how far paper packaging has come, receiving a score of 18 out of 20 points — demonstrating its suitability for established recycling streams. In our latest article, we explore how #paperization is reshaping sustainable packaging: 🔹 Why fiber-based packaging supports #PPWR compliance 🔹 The key challenges when replacing plastics 🔹 How strong supply‑chain collaboration accelerates innovation If you're looking for insights into the future of sustainable packaging — and how partners across the value chain are driving real progress — this article is a must‑read on our website! #paperrevolution #specialtypaper - 05.03.2026
𝗔 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘀𝗸𝗶 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹‑𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲. Powered by the world’s largest steam‑generating heat pump and an electrode boiler, we’ve successfully produced our first #specialtypaper completely without fossil energy (Scope 1 and 2). Representing the entire #teamdelfort, Managing Directors Janne Hamari and Christopher Diesen, together with Project Lead Petri Malkamäki, proudly celebrate the first fully fossil‑free produced paper reel — an inspiring milestone in responsible innovation. This is a bold step into the future of truly sustainable paper manufacturing. And we’re just getting started. #paperrevolution - 14.02.2026
At #delfort, we pour dedication, expertise, and a touch of love into all our products. This Valentine’s Day, we’re highlighting just a few examples that represent the care and innovation behind our entire portfolio. Swipe through our three paper love confessions: ❤️ 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝘃𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿, 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. Because freshness is a relationship worth protecting. ❤️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘅. Dependable performance twist after twist. ❤️ 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. For moments when purity and flavor matter most. From food to non-food packaging and beyond - each of our #specialtypapers is a commitment to functionality, recyclability, and a smoother experience for our customers. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀. #packaging #paperrevolution - 11.02.2026
Our next Employee Spotlight takes us to Italy, where we sit down with Fortunato Staropoli, Sales Director of our Italian office. Under his leadership, the sales team transforms challenges into opportunities, supporting some of the biggest names in the fashion industry with paper packaging that meets the highest standards of luxury brands. Fortunato has been with delfort since the beginning and even after all these years he’s still discovering, still collaborating, and still excited about what comes next. Read the full interview on our website to discover the story behind nearly three decades of passion, partnership, and evolution. Stay tuned, more spotlights are coming and trust us… you’re not going to want to miss them! #teamdelfort #20yearsdelfort #specialtypaper
