The invention of paper is attributed to Cai Lun, although there are finds from China that have been dated to around 200 BC. Whatever. It was a Chinese man.
We thank the American Albert L. Jones from New York, who registered a patent for the production of corrugated cardboard in 1871, giving us the opportunity to honor him here.
Mr. Bannink senior recognizes opportunities and trades in corrugated cardboard.
Dick Bannink recognizes the opportunities and Bannink Packaging is created.
Frank Gausepohl and Dick Bannink get to know each other. They drink, they develop ideas…
An idea prevails! The topic of “packaging park” is addressed and it is decided to jointly build a new plant directly next to Prowell.
Industriously, they develop convincing, 48-page business plans. As the banks “slightly restrict” their appetite for risk due to the economic crisis, the business plan grows to 125 pages until even the last person is convinced.
The first sod is turned and one of the most modern processing plants in the world begins. After a multitude of boring names, the right one is found: PACKNERS (“Packaging Partners”).
A special kind of Christmas present comes off the line: The first box is born!
PACKNERS has achieved impressive growth and can be found in one or another renowned ranking or business award. Phase two of the investment plans has started with the purchase of a new processing line and the further optimization of intralogistics.
The blackest day in our company history: On May 31, our co-founder Dick Bannink passes away completely unexpectedly from cardiac arrest.
A particularly eventful year for our still young company: In order to meet our own standards, a production line is replaced by an even more modern one after only 10 years. Bannink B.V. also becomes part of the Packners family under company law. Frank Gausepohl takes over the shares and we officially welcome 50 new colleagues. In neighboring Emsbüren, a 110,000 m² plot of land is purchased and planning for a new plant begins.
Welcome to the new corrugated cardboard realms! From the Grafschaft, the entire plant moves to the Emsland – just 3 km as the crow flies. As the first settlement in the newly developed industrial area, the hare and hedgehog still say good night in front of our green front door. But you shouldn’t be fooled: On more than 40,000 m² of built-up area, there is now a showcase plant of the corrugated cardboard industry, whose high-bay warehouse with its almost 40 m height is again visible from afar.