About Coldenhove
Combining centuries of expertise with modern technology to deliver reliable, high-performance papers for industries worldwide.
A heritage of expertise
Founded in 1661 in Eerbeek, the Netherlands, Coldenhove has grown from a regional paper mill into a global specialist in high-value paper solutions. With more than three and a half centuries of craftsmanship, technical expertise, and long-term partnerships, we continue to build on a strong foundation of knowledge and innovation.
Innovation shaping the future
Today, Coldenhove is recognized worldwide for two core strengths: advanced digital transfer papers and high-quality sterile barrier papers, this among other specialty papers. Across all industries we serve, our work is defined by precision, consistency, and a commitment to developing paper solutions that support customers’ processes from start to finish.
Our Paper Mill
Precision manufacturing, powered by innovation
Coldenhove operates a modern, high-tech paper mill where advanced production systems and centuries of expertise come together. From fiber to finished roll, every step is engineered for consistency, efficiency and traceable quality.
Customized Production
Every roll made to fit your exact specifications
Every roll we produce can be made to exact client specifications. Width, length, core diameter and packaging options are all configurable, allowing us to match the requirements of printers, calenders, converters and OEMs around the world.
Automated Packaging
Robotic handling for consistent,
damage-free delivery
Our packaging department is fully robotised, handling, wrapping and palletising rolls with speed and precision. This automation ensures stable roll geometry, damage-free handling and fast, reliable order processing — essential for both digital printing and medical applications.
Innovation & Development
Advancing paper technology in partnership with our customers
Our dedicated Innovation & Development department works directly with customers, OEMs and partners to create new paper solutions and refine existing ones. From novel coatings such as Texcol® to more efficient production methods, this team ensures our papers evolve with the industries that depend on them.
Together, our mill, robotics and research capabilities form the backbone of Coldenhove’s reputation: dependable paper engineered for real-world performance.
Our mission
Delivering premium, reliable, and future-ready paper solutions.
Across all our activities, we focus on three core principles:
- Reliability and consistency
Our customers count on predictable performance. Whether producing sublimation transfer paper, sterile barrier papers, or advanced coated specialties, we ensure every roll meets the highest standards. - Innovation driven by real needs
We continuously develop new paper applications in close dialogue with textile printers, medical manufacturers, converters, OEMs, and other partners. - Responsible manufacturing
With sustainability embedded in our operations, we minimize our environmental impact while maintaining the quality our partners rely on.
Our Vision
Evolving with industries — and shaping what comes next.
The world changes — and so do the demands placed on paper. Our vision is to remain a trusted, forward-thinking manufacturer by:
- Focusing on the applications where our technical excellence adds real value
- Expanding our offering with innovative, sustainable paper solutions
- Collaborating directly with partners to anticipate future needs
- Operating responsibly to safeguard resources for the next generations
For Coldenhove, innovation isn’t a concept — it’s a continuous process powered by expertise, curiosity, and long-term commitment.
History
From a 17th-century mill to a global specialist.
Our story begins in 1661, when the Boshoff family selected the high grounds of the Eerbeekse Beek for their paper mill — a location chosen for the purity of its water and the ability to operate responsibly within nature.
Over the centuries, Coldenhove developed:
- Traditional specialty papers for envelopes, folders, and office use
- Screencol rotary screen transfer papers in the 1970s
- Jetcol®, the world’s first digital dye sublimation transfer paper, in 1998
- Medicol® sterile barrier papers for medical packaging
- Texcol®, the world’s first pigment transfer paper for natural fabrics.
- New coated and barrier materials through our Innovation & Development department
From a family-owned mill to a global industry partner, Coldenhove has remained committed to quality, innovation, and long-term relationships.
Sustainability. It’s in our nature.
Protecting Our Natura2000 Forest
Surrounding our mill, Coldenhove maintains 35 hectares of Natura2000 protected forest in close cooperation with local authorities and nature-management experts. This forest is never used for fiber sourcing. All pulp for our papers comes from FSC® certified production forests, so we protect nature locally while sourcing responsibly.
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Electric Boiler: Cleaner Steam, Smarter Energy
Coldenhove’s electric boiler (eBoiler) operates alongside our existing steam installation as a hybrid system. By generating steam electrically, we significantly lower CO₂ emissions, while becoming less dependent on fossil fuels. The eBoiler can also absorb peaks in the electricity grid by taking in surplus renewable power, helping stabilize the grid.
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Closing the Water Loop
We reuse 95% of all process water. Through advanced purification and smart recirculation, the same water travels through our mill again and again, drastically reducing the need for fresh water. The remaining 5% is treated at our water treatment facility IWE, where it is thoroughly cleaned before being safely returned to nature.
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Heat Recovery for the Community
Our production generates a constant stream of warm water — and instead of wasting it, we use it. By recovering excess heat, we warm our own facilities, nearby buildings and even supply heat to Eerbeek’s public swimming pool, helping to lower gas consumption across the community.
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Solar Power and Electric Fleet
Our solar installation powers our fully electric company cars, forklifts and reach trucks, helping us electrify mobility across the site and cut local emissions. These steps form an important part of our broader shift toward sustainable energy use at Coldenhove.
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Reducing Our Transportation Footprint
By redesigning our mini-jumbo rolls from 40 cm to 38 cm, we fit up to 30% more paper on every pallet. This single change significantly reduces transport emissions per delivered tonne — and helps customers lower their footprint too.
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Responsible Fibre Sourcing
All our papers are made from FSC®-certified virgin fibres, sourced only from responsibly managed production forests. This supports sustainable forestry practices and ensures long-term availability of high-quality fibre for future generations.
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Saving Energy
With detailed monitoring of every machine, smarter heat recovery and more efficient equipment, we have already achieved major reductions in electricity and gas use. These investments translate into substantial energy savings — and lower CO₂ emissions year after year.
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Global Presence
Delivering high-value paper solutions worldwide
Coldenhove supplies customers in more than 70 countries, supported by a strong international network of distributors and logistics partners (●). From our production site in the Netherlands (▲), we ensure reliable availability, short lead times and consistent quality for every region we serve.
ISO 9001 — Quality Management
ISO 9001 ensures that our quality management system is structured, traceable, and continuously improving. It guarantees consistent product performance and reliable manufacturing processes from roll to roll.
ISO 14001 — Environmental Management
ISO 14001 certifies that our environmental management practices reduce ecological impact through controlled resource use, pollution prevention, and ongoing sustainability improvements.
ISO 45001 — Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 45001 confirms that our operations meet global standards for workplace safety, minimizing risks and creating a safe, well-controlled environment for all employees involved in production.
ISO 11607 — Packaging for Terminally Sterilized Devices
This certification verifies that Medicol® ETO meets the essential requirements for sterile barrier systems used for terminally sterilized medical devices, including performance in sterilization, transport, and storage.
NEN-EN 868-3 — Packaging Requirements & Test Methods
NEN-EN 868-3 specifies the material and performance requirements for sterilization packaging papers. It ensures key properties such as microbial barrier, strength, and porosity are validated through standardized testing.
NEN-EN 868-6 — Sterilization Packaging for Medical Devices
This standard defines additional test methods and requirements for sterile barrier paper used in medical device packaging, confirming durability, sealability, and compatibility with sterilization processes.
FSC® — Responsible Forest Management
FSC® certification ensures that all fibers used in Medicol® ETO come from responsibly managed forests, supporting biodiversity, sustainable forestry practices, and long-term environmental protection.
Certifications
Our products are manufactured under rigorous quality, safety and environmental controls. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to excellence, consistent production, and responsible operations.
Jobs. Become a member of our family.
All-round Maintenance Technician (MTD)
Keep our paper machines and utilities running at their best. You combine mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control-technology skills to solve faults, perform preventive maintenance and work on upgrades in a modern, innovative mill.
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Internship – Traffic & Safety Plan (QSE)
Help make our site safer by mapping all traffic flows in and around the mill and turning them into a clear traffic and safety plan. You analyse movements, identify risks and propose practical improvements together with our QSE team.
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Internship – Raw Material Consumption & Data Integration
Help us move from manual stock counts to data-driven insight. You analyse how production systems can be linked to automatically register raw and auxiliary material use, then design and help implement a more accurate, time-saving solution.
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Internship – Coating Optimisation for Texcol®
Help optimise the coating formulation of our Texcol® pigment transfer paper. You work in our application lab to simplify and reduce the cost of the recipe while safeguarding print quality and transfer performance, from lab scale up to pilot trials.
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Marketing Internship
Join our international marketing team and work on campaigns, content and events for a global paper brand. You support email and social media, help maintain the website and contribute to trade fair activities — with plenty of room for your own ideas.
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