FEDERATION OF EUROPEAN PRODUCERS OF ENVELOPES AND LIGHT PACKAGING
FEPE is a federation of European organisations in the paper-based envelopes and packaging sector.
Its membership includes producers, component suppliers and overprinters of ENVELOPES, PAPER BAGS and similar LIGHT, PAPER-BASED PACKAGING, and mailing companies.
Our members produce a huge range of envelopes and packaging used to carry and deliver letters, documents and small objects.
FEPE champions the interests of its members, stakeholders and consumers.
FEPE Congress 2026: A memorable gathering in Palma de Mallorca
Foto source – David Vives
The FEPE Congress 2026, held from 30 September to 2 October in beautiful Palma de Mallorca, brought together the European envelope and light packaging community for three days of inspiring discussions, professional exchange and networking.
Hosted at the Meliá Palma Marina, overlooking the marina, the Congress offered an engaging professional programme, valuable industry insights and lively conversations about the challenges and opportunities shaping our sector.
Beyond the conference sessions, three networking dinners and a social and sightseeing programme gave participants the chance to reconnect with colleagues, build new relationships and enjoy the best of Mallorca.
A warm thank you to all our participants, speakers and sponsors for their enthusiasm, contributions and support. You helped make this year’s Congress a memorable occasion and a reminder of the value of bringing our community together.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lyon in 2027, when we will also celebrate 70 years of FEPE!
Latest NEWS
- European Commission Update
- FEPE Statement
Envelopes in a changing world
Digitalisation and ecommerce are changing how we live and work. Climate change challenges our way of doing things. The envelopes and paper packaging industry is also changing and adapting. We are seeing both decline and growth. As the market for traditional envelopes falls, the demand for innovative and sustainable packaging solutions is growing fast.
A reinvented industry with a strong future
The volume of envelope manufacturing has halved in the last decade. As one business declines, others take its place.
And as our members’ business changes, so too do our activities. FEPE is expanding its focus beyond only envelopes, to reflect the opportunities.
Information access for all citizens
FEPE promotes the continued, appropriate use of paper and mail, and citizens’ right to choose how they receive important information.
For some people, the digital world is not yet accessible. For others, it isn’t affordable. Others don’t have the necessary digital skills.
Product innovation: meeting new demands
Envelope volumes are down as digitalisation increases. Direct mail is being transformed and ecommerce is changing the face of retail.
Changes in the envelope market lead to increased demand for innovative envelope and light packaging solutions.
Beyond envelopes: light and ecommerce packaging
The surge in ecommerce is a fantastic opportunity for the envelope industry.
It creates a big demand for light packaging and envelopes suitable for carrying small items, for delivery directly into mailboxes.
The convenience of ecommerce and postal delivery all in one.
Benefits of FEPE Membership
FEPE is the only European organisation dedicated to supporting the envelope business and related industries.
One of the most valuable aspects of membership of FEPE is that it provides you with the knowledge, insights and networking that you need to plan for the future.
