German packaging, containerboard, and newsprint manufacturer Palm has announced plans to convert its paper mill in King’s Lynn, UK, to produce recycled corrugated case materials (CCM), reinforcing its focus on sustainable packaging solutions.
As part of the project, the company will rebuild Paper Machine 7 (PM7) during the first quarter of 2027, transforming the existing newsprint machine into a recycled containerboard production line. Once operational, the upgraded machine will supply recycled corrugated case materials to customers across the UK and mainland Europe, strengthening Palm’s position in the growing packaging market while addressing the rising demand for fibre-based packaging products.
The redevelopment is expected to involve extensive modifications to the paper machine, stock preparation system, and supporting mill infrastructure, enabling the facility to manufacture recycled linerboard and fluting grades used in corrugated box production. The investment aligns with Palm’s broader strategy of expanding its integrated paper and packaging business while responding to the structural growth in e-commerce, logistics, and sustainable packaging markets.
King’s Lynn has long been a key manufacturing site for Palm, producing newsprint entirely from recovered fibre. The company has continuously invested in the mill over the years, including a combined heat and power plant and advanced recycling facilities. More recently, Palm also expanded waste paper sorting capacity at the site to strengthen its recovered fibre supply chain.
The conversion reflects a wider industry trend across Europe, where paper manufacturers are repurposing graphic paper and newsprint machines to produce packaging grades amid declining newspaper consumption and increasing demand for recyclable fibre-based packaging. Once completed, the rebuilt machine is expected to significantly strengthen Palm’s position in the European recycled containerboard market while ensuring the long-term future of the King’s Lynn mill