Innovative family business since 1538

Who we are

We are a family enterprise working efficiently to produce individual and Specialised Papers. We sell our papers and our services in both national and international markets.

Our uncoated woodfree papers, such as our Security, Technical, Graphical and Packaging Papers as well as papers which replace plastic products, are made to meet the bespoke requirements of our customers. Our products and services combine the traditional values of reliability and consistent quality, along with highly specialised and innovative expertise.

We continuously develop new products to meet our customers’ high demands and expectations. Therefore we gladly work together with our customers to develop partnerships. In addition to priorities for a constantly high product quality and excellent processing properties, DREWSEN embraces ecological values such as the ability for a product to be recycled or naturally biodegrade, and to procure raw materials from natural and sustainable sources.

Our machinery also shows our high level of professionalism. Our paper machines as well as our finishing technology and equipment, is ‘state of the art’ by industry standards. We continuously invest in our plant and maintain it in excellent condition thorough a weekly cleaning programme, and servicing at regular intervals.

Professionalism, together with the growth of our enterprise, is not only important for our employees and shareholders, but also they are of vital importance to our customers. Only our long-term profitability will ensure the continued existence of our enterprise. Thus we will be available as a reliable partner for our customers well into the future. DREWSEN has had a long tradition for more than 485 years – and we are here to stay!

News / Press

13th March 2025

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE Opens Competence Center for Heat-Sealable Papers

Developing Customised Solutions Together

Lachendorf, 12 March 2025 – The packaging industry is facing the urgent challenge of developing sustainable alternatives to plastic packaging. Heat-sealable paper is a highly promising solution. However, in order to utilise the full potential of this material, the paper and machine settings must be perfectly aligned.

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4th February 2025

Amir Mirsakarimi Joins the Management of DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE

Lachendorf, 04 February 2025 – DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE GmbH & Co. KG is pleased to announce that Amir Mirsakarimi has joined the company’s management as of January 1, 2025. Over the course of this year, he will work alongside Dr. Matthias Rauhut before assuming the role of CEO on January 1, 2026.

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13th January 2025

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE Acquires PORTALS PAPERS LTD,
Setting New Standards

Lachendorf, Germany / Bathford, England, 13 January 2025 – The leading German manufacturer of security papers, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, has acquired PORTALS PAPER, a renowned British producer of high-security papers and a market leader in passport papers and identity documents. This strategic acquisition unites the expertise of two specialized industry leaders, offering the market an unparalleled range of knowledge and capabilities. In an age where counterfeit products can be created and disseminated with increasing ease, the merger of DREWSEN and PORTALS marks a pivotal development. Together, they offer an exceptionally broad range of security features for paper solutions, ensuring diverse and the highest levels of counterfeit protection. The coming together of these two successful papermaking companies will deliver significant expansion potential and business benefits for both parties, their customers, employees and shareholders, while also preserving the independence and unique strengths of each business.

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16th October 2024

DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE invests in public charging infrastructure

Electromobility is becoming increasingly important, and with it the demand for publicly accessible charging facilities. Read more ...

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