About us
We Package, naturally
Our Mission
Natural paper packaging. Environmentally friendly.
Sustainability as a concept describes development that is environmentally compatible and meets the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. That’s why we rely on paper as the sustainable base material for our packages. Its ecological advantages such as recyclability and compostability are crucial for our future. The increasing centralization of food supply involves hygienic and ecological problems when combined with the ever-growing global population and their needs. Thus, we believe that flexible paper packaging offers a reasonable solution.
Why GSD?
Making the difference with us.
Future-proof, environmentally friendly technologies and modern personnel management are at our side in production and sales.
With a dedicated workforce, an efficient machine park and optimized production and storage facilities, we are confidently facing the challenges of the future.
Sustainability with us
Production with green energy
The electricity required for our production and administration is 100% generated from water and solar energy.
Environmentally friendly printing inks
All of our printing inks we use are 100% water-based and also free from harmful solvents and oils.
Photovoltaics
We have optimally equipped our roof areas with modern photovoltaic systems and are therefore able to produce up to 18% of the energy we need ourselves.
Minimized waste
We reduce production waste to a minimum through optimized production control. Any waste that does occur is collected by type and fed into the recycling cycle.
Sustainable building management
LED lighting technology, motion detectors, modern insulation materials. Our buildings are optimized for the lowest possible energy consumption.
Short transportation routes
Through regional suppliers and optimized goods deliveries, we reduce transport routes in order to save CO² emissions.
History
Our company history
1877
Founding
The company is founded by the master printer and bookbinder Albert Willeke.
1897
Paper converting
Twenty years later, the company under the guidance of Hermann Willeke started to produce paper bags and packing papers.
1961
Aquisition
Gerhard Schürholz Sr. assumed the reins of the company.
1988
Generational change
In 1988, Gerhard Schürholz sr. handed the reins of the company over to his sons Heinz-Albert and Gerhard Schürholz.
2021
Today
In 2021, the management team was strengthened by Peter Schürholz, son of Heinz-Albert Schürholz.
