Rethinking paper production in a new, climate-neutral way.

A research center for a nationwide innovation network for sustainable paper production is being established in Düren. In the Model Factory Paper, 17 leading companies from the paper and supplier industries have joined forces with partners from science to save 80 percent of the energy required for paper production by 2045.

Model Factory Paper is one of the most ambitious joint projects in the German paper industry. As an innovation network, it connects leading research institutions from various disciplines with one of the most energy-intensive industries. Together, they are researching innovative solutions for the sustainable paper production of tomorrow.

By developing disruptive changes in the highly automated manufacturing process, it supports paper companies in reducing energy consumption in production by 80% and conserving natural resources. The research work makes a substantial contribution to achieving climate protection goals and securing the future of the paper industry in Germany.