History
Skjern Paper was conceived as a sustainable paper mill, and took shape on a bare field in western Jutland near the river Skjern Å, which was intended to provide the factory with ample water for its production processes. After a couple of years of preparations, we were ready to launch production in 1966. Ever since the company’s start, we have produced high-quality products on the basis of green, sustainable and environmentally friendly values – in line with the idea that yesterday’s waste can become tomorrow’s resource.
2015
Skjern Papirfabrik celebrates its 50th anniversary with a concert by well-known singer-songwriter Peter A.G. Nielsen, the son of one of the two founders.
2014
Skjern Papirfabrik invests in a new woodchip plant which reduces carbon emissions by 95%.
2013
Skjern Papirfabrik joins the UN Global Compact and its Nordic network.
2012
Skjern Papirfabrik installs Denmark’s biggest heat pump, and expands its cooperation with Skjern district heating so that over 2,500 households receive surplus heat from the mill.
2005
Skjern Papirfabrik is again back in local hands, owned by Buur Invest and several senior executives.
1998
The company is certified according to the ISO 14001 environmental standard for the first time, since when it has been certified according to several other environmental standards and ecolabels.
1978
The Hartmann brothers acquire the company after financial difficulties, and continue running it under the name Skjern Papirfabrik af 1978.
1968
Fritz Schur Group takes over the paper mill and runs the business under the name Skjern Papirfabrik A/S for the next 10 years.
1966
Paper production begins.
1965
The paper mill is built and the machines are set up.
1963
Scandinavian Pulp Industry A/S (SPI) is launched as a limited liability company.
1961