Since 1618, A Living Legacy of
Papermaking Excellence
Founded in 1618, Schut Paper is one of the oldest paper mills in the Netherlands and a recognised specialist in high-quality specialty papers. Located in Heelsum since its origin, the company has stood the test of time by combining traditional craftsmanship with a continuous drive for innovation.
The Art and Science of
Bespoke Paper
Renowned for its high-quality uncoated papers for fine art, graphic and technical applications, Schut Paper develops tailor-made solutions to meet the specific needs of customers worldwide.
With a production range from 70 to 600 g/m² and more than 2,000 paper recipes, the company offers exceptional flexibility in fibre composition, formats, colours and finishes. Supported by a highly adaptable production process and advanced coating capabilities, Schut Paper continuously pushes the boundaries of paper creation.
History
400 years
back in time
The history of Schut Paper takes us back to the Dutch Golden Age in that time, as the result of the swift economic growth, society developed at a rapid pace. In the Veluwe area in the east of The Netherlands, countless small paper mills were built that gratefully made us of the clean water and the power of the fast-flowing streams in the area. One of these mills evolved over the years into the modern paper mill that Schut Paper is today.
Paper mill ‘De Veentjes’ is founded in the town of Heelsum; a water mill dedicated to the production of paper.
1618
The paper mill is sold to the Schut family, and the paper production is targeted at the production of quality papers from now on.
1710
The mill burns down to the ground. A new factory is built in which steam engines take over the role of the water wheels to power the machinery.
1895
The last decendants of the Schut family obtain ownership over the paper mill.
1977
The shares in the paper mill are sold by the Schut family to the Gelderse Papiergroep NV. As a result of this takeover, the mill starts producing the authentic and world-famous Van Gelder Old Dutch:
a series of letter-paper and envelopes with deckled edges and vergé watermarks, some of which also contain image watermarks.
1982
The paper mill (now operating under the name Papierfabriek Schut B.V.) becomes part of the French family-owned group Exacompta Clairefontaine S.A.
As part of this group, Schut Paper operates more or less independently. With this, the base is formed for a healthy future of the company.
1998
The paper mill of Schut gets a new face! The name is changed into Schut Papier (Schut Paper) and the old corporate identity is replaced by a new, fresh identity.
The new and improved logo visualises the four main product groups through the four colours that are part of the logo: yellow for art papers, green for business papers, orange for coloured papers and purple for the technical and tailor-made papers. What Schut stands for, such as quality, craftsmanship and the broad product potential have remained the same, but with a new face that represents a company that is progressive and contstantly moving forward.
2013
Schut Paper celebrates its 400th birthday!
2018
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