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Klabin S.A. operates in the “other” sector, within the pulp and paper industry, and was founded in 1899 in Brazil by the Klabin family.
Headquartered in São Paulo, the company is the largest producer and exporter of packaging paper in the country, in addition to operating in the production of pulp and sustainable packaging.
To do so, the company maintains operations focused on the production of packaging paper, corrugated cardboard packaging, industrial bags, and short-fiber, long-fiber and fluff pulp. Its products serve sectors such as food, beverages, personal hygiene, pharmaceuticals and consumer goods.
Its operations extend to more than 80 countries, including strategic markets such as Brazil, the United States, China and Europe. The industrial structure is composed of paper production units, conversion plants and certified forests, enabling a verticalized and sustainable production model.
The company’s growth is linked to factors such as rising global demand for environmentally friendly packaging, innovation in industrial processes and investment in sustainability. Klabin allocates resources to plant modernization, expansion of production capacity and research on recyclable and biodegradable materials.
The operational structure includes 17 industrial units in Brazil and one in Argentina, as well as reforestation areas to ensure sustainable sourcing of raw materials.
With thousands of employees, Klabin maintains a production model aligned with environmental requirements and new market demands in the pulp and paper sector.
Klabin S.A. shares are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker KLBAY.
History and when Klabin S.A. was founded
Klabin S.A. began in 1899 when the Klabin family established a small paper and packaging plant in São Paulo, Brazil. Initially, production focused on printing paper and simple packaging, following the growth in demand in the sector.
Over the following decades, the company expanded its operations with the construction of new manufacturing units and the diversification of its portfolio. With increasing environmental awareness and the search for sustainable solutions, Klabin began investing in certified forests and more efficient production processes.
Among the main phases of the company’s growth and evolution, the following milestones stand out:
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1950s and 1960s: Expansion of factories and increased production of corrugated cardboard.
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1970s: Beginning of exports of paper and pulp, establishing a presence in international markets.
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1990s: Modernization of facilities and the adoption of sustainable practices in the production chain.
In the following decades, around 2015, the company started the production of fluff pulp, aimed at disposable diapers and absorbent products. In the years that followed, between 2020 and 2024, industrial expansion took place with the Puma II Project, focused on increasing kraft paper production and expanding overall production capacity.
Currently, Klabin is led by CEO Cristiano Teixeira, and in recent years the company has directed efforts toward the development of sustainable solutions, following the transformations occurring in the pulp and paper sector. Klabin continues to invest in innovation, operational efficiency and the expansion of its presence in the global market.
Additional Information
The Company Klabin Sa A (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 21.49 Billions, having an equity of $ 2.74 Billions.
The Company is listedthe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 3.67 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 303.02 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 70.94, a P/BV ratio of 7.86 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of KLBAY was at 4.08%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker KLBAY.
