Company & Technology

FSC® Certification for STI Group Sites in Asia
2026-06-11 –

In addition to its group-wide EcoVadis Platinum rating, the STI Group ensures that its Asian sites meet sustainability standards equivalent to those of its European operations. With FSC® certification for STI Asia…
A golden sheen on corrugated board
2026-04-07 –

How can eye-catching gold effects be combined with the need for recyclable packaging? We have the answer: a new metallic varnish that we print directly onto corrugated board using flexoprinting. This enables us to…
New Solar Power System in Hungary
2025-10-16 –

After the production sites in Alsfeld and Lauterbach were equipped with solar systems in 2023 and 2024, another photovoltaic installation has now been commissioned at our Hungarian site in Kecskemét. With this step,…
EcoVadis: Platinum 2025
2025-10-09 –

The STI Group has been awarded EcoVadis Platinum for the second consecutive year by the renowned sustainability rating platform. We are currently the only medium-sized packaging company in Germany to achieve this…
Environmental certification for two more STI Group sites
2025-01-17 –

STI Group has further strengthened its environmental commitments by gaining further certification at two of its production plants. The DIN EN ISO 14001 standard has been confirmed by an external audit at both its…
Brand of the Century
2024-12-18 –

Over 150 German brands have been honoured as Brands of the Century in this year's eponymous publication by Deutsche Standards; and once again, STI Group is featured for being synonymous with packaging. We were…
Sun-powered packaging production in Lauterbach
2024-07-11 –

STI Group continues to extend its solar energy program across the Vogelsberg region. Following the 2.4 MW peak roof system installed in Alsfeld, which already covers most of that plant’s energy needs, is a new…
Investment in pioneering laminating technology
2024-06-24 –

Our latest €8 million investment in energy- and resource-efficient laminating technology will significantly advance STI Group`s delivery of CO2-saving lightweight packaging. As early as November 2024, the most…
Lauterbach site passes food safety audit
2023-11-22 –

In November 2023, STI Group’s Lauterbach site passed its audit for FSSC 22000 certification. This means that in future, we will be able to manufacture packaging for direct food contact in Lauterbach as well.
Meetings in the heart of Paris
2023-09-18 –

We look forward to welcoming clients to 11 Rue Beaurepaire in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Centrally located, our new office is just 200 metres from Place de la République – an inspiring place to develop…
Science Based Targets Initiative
2023-08-04 –

Reducing and ultimately eliminating CO2 emissions are crucial elements of STI Group's sustainability strategy. Since July 2023 our group of companies has been part of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi),…
Invest in folding carton capacity
2023-06-20 –

The investment in the new folding carton facility at its Rumburk site in the Czech Republic, alongside a further Heidelberg Speedmaster 106 XL press being installed at its Hungarian site, consolidates STI Group’s…
Support for Ukraine
2022-06-30 –

We at STI Group are committed to helping people from Ukraine in many ways, whether that’s trying to make life easier for them as they settle in a new country or offering direct support through relief deliveries to…
Making connections using codes on smart POS and packaging
2021-11-25 –

From digital markers and QR codes to NFC tags and Snapcodes, from Amazon SmileCodes to Spotify barcodes and even simple raffle numbers; there are many ways you can make your packaging or POS smart and give shoppers…
Somat packaging allows Henkel to reward festive shoppers
2021-11-01 –

Enhanced packaging is an ideal way for brands to offer shoppers added value. Options abound, such as digital markers, QR codes, NFC tags and – as used with Somat dishwasher tabs from Henkel - voucher codes.
Sustainable packaging be made from Silphie?
2020-12-10 –

Looking like a large yellow daisy, Silphie – also known as the cup plant – shows great promise for paper production: its fibres offer an alternative to classic wood pulp and are also recyclable. Better still, this…
Serialised packaging codes
2020-09-10 –

Serialisation opens up new promotional opportunities for brands, as it allows the packaging to be smart and interactive. Batches of codes or even unique codes can be used to link with different promotional…