PAPIER-METTLER UK LIMITED

About us

Papier‑Mettler, a leading European service packaging manufacturer, brings over six decades of innovation, family ownership, and sustainability leadership to London Packaging Week 2025. Exhibiting at Stand F20, the company showcases its full-service packaging solutions for retail, foodservice, and industry—including its market-leading ecoLoop® recycled films, paper² hybrids, and custom-designed printed bags.

Company Overview

Founded in 1957 by Hans Georg Mettler in Morbach, Germany, Papier‑Mettler began as a paper wholesaler and has grown into a global packaging manufacturer with more than 3,600 employees across 15+ countries. Under the leadership of Michael Mettler, the company remains family-owned and operates with a deep focus on environmental stewardship and operational reliability.

Product & Service Offerings

Papier‑Mettler’s product lines include:

•Retail and foodservice packaging (carrier bags, trays, sacks, flexible film)

•Industrial and ecommerce packaging (mailers, wraps, shrink/stretch films)

•Custom packaging solutions with in-house artwork, plate making, and 10-color print capabilities

Its customers span supermarkets, ecommerce platforms, luxury retail, foodservice brands, and global manufacturers.

Innovation & Sustainability

The hallmark of Papier‑Mettler’s innovation is its closed-loop packaging system:

•ecoLoop®: PCR film with up to 90% recycled content; reduces CO₂ emissions by ~40%

•I’m eco®: Paper and plastic products made from renewable or recycled materials

•Blue Angel-certified paper bags and mailers

•In-house recycling plants (est. 1992, 2012) processing over 110,000 tonnes annually

Papier‑Mettler holds FSC®, PEFC™, and Blue Angel certifications, underscoring its sustainability commitment.

Global Footprint

Papier‑Mettler operates across:

•Europe: Germany, UK, Spain, Austria, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland

•Americas: USA (new plant in Moorefield, West Virginia), Chile

•APAC: Australia

It recently invested $48 million in its first US manufacturing facility, enabling localised production for North American markets.

At London Packaging Week 2025

Visitors can expect to experience:

•Demonstrations of ecoLoop® film and paper² hybrid packaging

•Customisation capabilities: from print and size to carbon footprint optimisation

•Case studies from retail, grocery, and e-commerce applications

•Consultations with Papier‑Mettler’s in-house design team

This year’s exhibition highlights the company’s dual leadership in technical packaging solutions and sustainable innovation—helping brands align with evolving environmental regulations and consumer expectations.