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PPWR Enters into Application: Implications of the New EU Rules for the Paper and Packaging Industry

Regulation (EU) 2025/40 of the European Parliament and of the Council on packaging and packaging waste, commonly known as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), has applied generally since 12 August 2026. The Regulation entered into force on 11 February 2025 and generally repealed Directive 94/62/EC with effect from 12 August 2026, although certain provisions of the Directive continue to apply during transitional periods.

Slovak-Indian Business Forum: An Opportunity That Does Not Come Every Day. The Slovak Pulp and Paper Industry Association was represented at the forum by its President, who appreciated both the opportunity for bilateral dialogue and the high standard of t

“It was truly an exceptional opportunity to hold talks with such a high-ranking representative of the world’s most populous country. India is one of the most dynamic economies, and the opportunity to sit at the same table with its Prime Minister is of great importance for the Slovak pulp and paper industry. Our sincere thanks go to the organisers for enabling us to be part of such discussions, as well as for the professional preparation and representative level of the entire forum,” said the President of the Slovak Pulp and Paper Industry Association.

Earth Day

On the occasion of Earth Day 2026, observed on 22 April, the shared theme “Our Power, Our Planet” comes to the fore. 

An outstanding success of VÚPC, a.s. at a prestigious exhibition in Japan

The Pulp and Paper Research Institute (VÚPC, a.s.) took part in the prestigious EU-Japan Smart Energy Week exhibition at Tokyo Big Sight, where it represented Slovak research and cutting-edge inventions on a global stage.

Representatives of the Pulp and Paper Industry Association of the Slovak Republic participated in the Waste Management 2026 conference.

On 17–18 March 2026, the Waste Management 2026 Conference took place in the High Tatras at Hotel Patria**, bringing expert discussion on upcoming legislative changes, the reform of extended producer responsibility, and their practical impacts. The event was also attended by the Secretary General of ZCPP SR - Juraj Dlhopolček, while Marianna Matajová contributed to the programme with an expert presentation.

Paper Mills Break Production Records

Competitiveness Remains a Challenge Without Stable Conditions

Technologies, Talent, and the Future

Memorandum of Cooperation Links Technical Education, Research, and Industry

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

On behalf of the ZCPP SR, I would like to wish you a peaceful and joyful Christmas season,
filled with love, rest, good health, the closeness of family, and those you know you can rely on in any situation.

Thank you for your trust, cooperation, daily efforts, and commitment of colleagues in production, administration, education, and in the management of operations across all our member organizations.

I wish the entire paper industry community that, in the coming year, we continue our cooperation—one that combines professional expertise with a human approach and creates space for new ideas and a positive atmosphere.

I deeply appreciate that we have been able to build this foundation together, through open dialogue, mutual respect, and at a professional level.

May the beginning of the new year be a time of clean sheets of paper, on which sound decisions, their rewarding results, and both personal and professional successes will be written.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ing. Juraj Dlhopolček
General Secretary 
ZCPP SR

EU Council prepares mandate for negotiations on the amendment of the deforestation regulation (EUDR)

The EU Council has endorsed the European Commission’s proposal aimed at simplifying the due-diligence process and has proposed a unified one-year postponement of the regulation’s application date for all operators until 30 December 2026.

Successful international cooperation of ACPP, SPPC and ZCPP SR at the expert seminar “Quality Management and Water Treatment in the Pulp and Paper Industry.”

On 6–7 November 2025, the hotel Kraví Hora in Božetice hosted another edition of the international professional seminar “Quality Management and Water Treatment in the Pulp and Paper Industry.” The event was traditionally organized by the Society of the Pulp and Paper Industry (SPPC) in cooperation with the ASSOCIATION
OF THE CZECH PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY (ACPP) and the Slovak Pulp and Paper Industry Association (ZCPP SR).