EMPHA

The pan-European association for manufacturers of paper honeycomb core and paper honeycomb board products

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Who we are

Founded in 2010, The European Manufacturers Paper Honeycomb Association (EMPHA) is the pan-European association for paper honeycomb manufacturers. We provide a central source for industry information and market insights, represent members' interests on legislative issues, establish industry standards, and offer a proactive forum for networking and knowledge sharing.

Why Honeycomb

Honeycomb is noted for its superior strength, rigidity and low aerial weight. Paper is a relatively low cost base material with low environmental impact. Paper honeycomb therefore is the most cost-effective core material available.
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What is Honeycomb?

The paper honeycomb core is a series of hexagonal shaped cells, nested together creating a sheet when expanded with approximately 95% open space.
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Now for Sale: European Paper Honeycomb Industry Report

The European Manufacturers Paper Honeycomb Association launched its first statistical report the 'European Paper Honeycomb Industry Report 2024’ including future trends 2028.
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Introduction to Paper Honeycomb

Need to understand what paper honeycomb is and where it can be used? We are pleased to introduce you to the short EMPHA video which is a good starting point. Need to know more?, then contact EMPHA and gain access to leading industry specialists across Europe who can help you with your design, development and manufacturing challenges.

Latest news

Update on The Packaging French Legislation

The European Commission has confirmed that the planned ban on non-recyclable styrenic packaging in France, set for 2025 under the Climate and Resilience Law, will not be enforceable. This ban conflicts with the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and no enforcement measures will be implemented, according to reliable sources.

What is 'Paperisation'?

The process of swapping packaging from plastic to fibre-based materials now has a name. But what exactly does it mean?

‘Less Plastic’: Waste Reduction and Environmental Sustainability through Design

It’s not news to the packaging industry (especially you, the designers and developers of our packaging products) that consumer unease for the environment continues to grow. The vilification of single-use plastics in product packaging is especially driving industries to take a more holistic, sustainable, and ecological approach to waste reduction and packaging solutions.
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