FastBook Publishing Die deutsche Papierindustrie

The German paper industry is a leader in Europe and ranks fourth worldwide after the USA, China, and Japan. Nationwide, around 180 production sites employ over 40,000 workers who produce more than 22 million tons of paper in approximately 3,000 different varieties. Qualified professionals with scientific and technical knowledge are needed to operate the multimillion-euro paper machines day and night. The president of the Association of German Paper Factories is regarded as a model entrepreneur and was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 2010. He runs a German paper mill in its fourth generation. This book provides an overview of paper, the history of the paper industry in Germany, and existing paper mills.