PaperWrap is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (Japan Pulp & Paper), one of the world’s leading paper distribution companies. Together, the companies will introduce PaperWrap’s innovative paper-based pallet wrapping solution to the Japanese market.
The partnership marks an important milestone in PaperWrap’s international growth and brings together two companies with a shared belief in the potential of paper to contribute to more circular packaging solutions.
“Japan represents a very exciting market for PaperWrap,” says Jurre Hesseling, Sales Manager at PaperWrap. “With its extensive expertise in paper and packaging, strong distribution network and deep understanding of the Japanese market, Japan Pulp & Paper is an ideal partner for us. Together, we can offer businesses a practical way to significantly reduce the amount of plastic used in pallet wrapping.”
For Japan Pulp & Paper, PaperWrap adds an innovative pallet wrapping application to its broad portfolio of paper, packaging materials and environmentally conscious solutions.
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for our customers in logistics and manufacturing, and they are looking for practical ways to reduce plastic,” says Yuya Inohana, Manager at Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. “PaperWrap fits perfectly with our mission to create new value from paper. It offers a paper-based alternative to plastic stretch film that we are confident will appeal to Japanese companies, and we are excited to introduce it to the market together with PaperWrap.
Introducing PaperWrap at SMART LOGISTICS Expo Nagoya
The partnership will be introduced to the Japanese manufacturing industry at SMART LOGISTICS Expo Nagoya, taking place from 25–27 November 2026 at Aichi Sky Expo, Japan (Booth No N23-24).
PaperWrap and Japan Pulp & Paper will be exhibiting together, giving visitors the opportunity to discover PaperWrap and see how paper can replace conventional plastic stretch film in pallet wrapping applications.
“SMART LOGISTICS Expo is the perfect platform to introduce PaperWrap to Japan,” adds Hesseling. “Japanese industry is known worldwide for its focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement. We’re looking forward to demonstrating that reducing plastic in pallet wrapping can go hand in hand with load stability and efficient operations.”
Together, PaperWrap and Japan Pulp & Paper aim to accelerate the transition towards paper-based pallet wrapping in Japan. By combining PaperWrap’s technology with Japan Pulp & Paper’s extensive knowledge of paper, packaging and the local market, the partners can support Japanese businesses in exploring a practical alternative to conventional plastic stretch film.
About Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.
Japan Pulp & Paper Company Limited is one of the world’s leading paper distribution companies. Founded in 1845, the company has developed from its core paper and paperboard wholesale activities into a global group active in paper distribution, packaging materials, paper manufacturing and processing, raw materials and environmental businesses.
Through its global network and extensive expertise in paper and related products, Japan Pulp & Paper aims to create new value from paper while contributing to a circular economy.
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SMART LOGISTICS Expo Nagoya 2026
25–27 November 2026
Aichi Sky Expo, Japan
Booth No N23-24
PaperWrap introduces a new era of pallet wrapping - the paper wrapping solution that replaces plastic stretch film and enables a more efficient logistics process. Do you also want to be that progressive party in a Circular Economy?
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