E-Commerce

FEPE Members Anticipate Growth from Print Mailings and E-Commerce Packaging

This year’s FEPE Annual Congress took place from 3rd to 5th October in Hamburg, with approximately 80 participants from across Europe and overseas gathering to discuss market trends, as well as global technological and economic developments impacting the industry.

The congress was co-organised by FEPE’s managing director Viktor Kovacic and Bastian Steinmetz from STEINMETZ BRIEFUMSCHLÄGE GMBH & CO.KG. Key topics included "sustainability" and "e-commerce", with a particular focus on the increasing significance of print mailings within cross-channel marketing. While traditional envelope volumes for documents and invoices have steadily declined in recent years, FEPE members have expanded into e-commerce packaging and related products. The "mailing envelopes" segment, offering higher value-added potential compared to classic envelopes, has become especially important.

During the congress, FEPE members also welcomed a new president, Maja Menard Cedilnik, who has succeeded Jean de Couëspel in leading the organisation. In addition to insightful lectures and technical discussions, participants enjoyed a varied programme that highlighted Hamburg’s vibrant charm and seasonal weather.

A ceremonial moment was dedicated to Russel Croisdale, former board member and long-time head of the FEPE Marketing Committee, who received the esteemed FEPE Award. In his tribute, FEPE’s outgoing president, Jean de Couëspel, honoured Croisdale’s invaluable contributions to the industry.

After a challenging 2023 marked by high raw material and energy costs and low demand, the industry is optimistic about the coming months. In 2024, the market for envelopes and lightweight e-commerce packaging has largely stabilised, showing signs of growth over last year’s levels, with price stability expected.

The next FEPE Annual Congress will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria, in September 2025.

Über FEPE aisbl

About Federation for envelopes and ecommerce packaging in Europe (FEPE)

FEPE is an international association representing more than 100 companies which are directly or indirectly involved in the envelope manufacturing sector and light and ecommerce packaging sector in Europe. These comprise manufacturers and suppliers to this industry.
Most members are located in Europe, however, FEPE has a number of international members that have an interest in the European envelope manufacturing sector.
FEPE was established in 1957 with the aim to support the industry and its members. In 2007, it moved its office from Zurich to Brussels in order to more actively promote the industry in Europe.

Firmenkontakt und Herausgeber der Meldung:

FEPE aisbl
Avenue Louise 250, Box 81
B1050 Brussels
Telefon: +32 (2) 779-4001
Telefax: +32 (2) 779-4901
https://www.fepe.org

Ansprechpartner:
Viktor Kovacic
FEPE Managing Director
Telefon: 0032 27794001
E-Mail: viktor@fepe.org
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