Today, on 12 November, Huhtamaki turns 106 years. It is a milestone we are proud of, but more importantly, it represents more than a century of learning, adapting and building expertise that supports our customers every day.
Huhtamaki started in Finland in 1920 and our Nordic heritage still guides us today. Since then, both the world and the needs of our customers have changed considerably. We have grown into a global company with a local presence that keeps us close to our customers and the markets they serve. Today, we are part of billions of everyday moments, delivered through packaging, made by us.
Throughout our history, progress has come from being willing to look for new solutions. That same entrepreneurial spirit matters today. As customer expectations, technology and regulation reshape our industry, we need to keep learning, executing and finding better ways to serve our customers.
For our President and CEO Ralf K. Wunderlich, 106 years is above all a testament to the people behind Huhtamaki.
“106 years of Huhtamaki represents an incredible amount of expertise built by generations of talented people. I am proud of how we continue to support our customers globally and locally in such a fast-paced world. We have strong foundations, and I believe that the same entrepreneurial spirit, combined with our ability to execute, will help us to continue to grow and create value for many more years to come.”
To mark our 106th birthday, colleagues from across Huhtamaki have shared their greetings in a short video. It is a small glimpse of the people behind the expertise, ideas and packaging that our customers rely on every day.