Security Paper Giants Join Forces: Drewsen and Portals Team Up

Drewsen and Portals

From left to right: Left Matthias Rauhut, CEO of DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, and Ross Holliday, Director at Portals Papers

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Two leading security paper manufacturers, Drewsen Spezialpapiere and Portals Paper Ltd, have joined forces in a strategic acquisition.

This merger promises to reshape the industry by combining their expertise and strengthening their market position.

In today's world, where counterfeiting is a growing threat, this partnership is a significant development. The combined entity will offer an unparalleled range of security features for paper solutions, providing the highest levels of protection against forgery.

Both Drewsen and Portals are well-established companies with a rich history of excellence and reliability. They share a commitment to exceeding customer expectations and maintaining strong financial performance.

Despite the merger, both companies will continue to operate as separate entities, specializing in their areas of strength. This ensures the preservation of their unique identities and expertise.

The alliance offers numerous advantages:

  • Long-term stability and growth for both businesses.
  • Enhanced technological capabilities through a combination of Fourdrinier and Cylinder Mould paper machines.
  • Unmatched market knowledge and industry insights.
  • Boundless opportunities for innovation in security paper solutions.
  • Synergies leading to improved logistics, customer service, and product offerings.

Matthias Rauhut, CEO of Drewsen, emphasized the shared vision, trust, and commitment to collaboration that will shape the future of the security paper industry. He highlighted the ability to offer new and innovative solutions to meet the highest standards.

Ross Holliday, Director at Portals, expressed his excitement about the growth opportunities and the ability to expand their product offerings while maintaining their successful operations.

This merger signifies a new chapter for both companies. With their combined expertise and resources, Drewsen and Portals are poised to become a dominant force in the security paper market, offering unparalleled solutions and shaping the future of the industry.

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, based in Lachendorf, Germany, supplies high-quality speciality and security papers to customers worldwide. With a production capacity of 170,000 tons, DREWSEN offers a diverse product range, including PROSECURA Security Paper, PROFINO Print and Packaging Paper, and PROTECH Technical Paper. 

For over 300 years, Portals Paper has been at the forefront of security paper technology, meeting the security and identity needs of governments and organisations worldwide.