The application of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) began on 12 August 2026. The regulation will introduce new requirements for packaging and the entire packaging value chain in phases, extending all the way to 2040. At Jaakkoo-Taara,…
At the beginning of June, Pekka Tallqvist joined Jaakkoo-Taara as the company’s EHS manager (environmental health & safety). In this role, he is responsible for matters related to environmental management as well as the health and safety of employees. Before…
Getting your first job in your own field is not a given in today’s labour market. Many young people send out a large number of applications before receiving their first positive response. That is why one given opportunity can shape…
Bio- and chemical engineering student Pilke Kössi completed her bachelor’s thesis this spring. The aim of the study was to determine whether the examined paperboard materials differed in terms of their measurable properties and whether there was variation between different…
Earlier this year, we invested in a new 7-color HP Indigo 35K digital printing press. After the machine arrived at our production facility this spring, operator training sessions got underway. The main training program for the digital press lasted two…
To get the best possible printing results, we will be servicing our machines during the summer vacation. Please take this into account when scheduling your orders. Have a relaxing summer!
Our sister company colleagues came to visit us! The Auraprint team visited Jaakkoo-Taara to get to know our operations and the new digital printing machine. During the visit, we shared experiences and expertise openly. Learning goes both ways, and in…
Representatives of Jaakkoo-Taara’s occupational safety organization participated in the Nollis Seminar held in Oulu, where this year’s theme was Safety is Culture. Being part of the Nollis Forum has provided significant benefits for Jaakkoo-Taara’s occupational safety operations. The annual Nollis…
When pallets are lifted in the production hall, the same hand movements are repeated for hours on end, or people stand for long days, employees feel it in their bodies. That’s why Jaakkoo-Taara has an experienced professional supporting everyday work,…
High-quality packaging and responsible solutions go hand in hand at Jaakkoo-Taara. Sustainability is an important part of our everyday work, and it has been confirmed by certificates and external assessments, as well as clear, measurable goals. A certified environmental system…
Jaakkoo-Taara has strengthened its sales team with a Swedish addition, as Andreas Sjögren has started in a new role as Sales Manager Nordics. In his position, Sjögren will focus on Nordic sales. – I will primarily work with customers outside…
EcoVadis is one of the world’s largest providers of sustainability assessments. It evaluates companies across four themes: environment, labor & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement, based on international sustainability standards. Jaakkoo-Taara achieved the EcoVadis Silver rating in the 2025…