News

21. November 2024

Interview on the Climate Protection Agreement with Managing Partner Dr. Marietta Jass-Teichmann

On November 5, 2024, the Fuldaer Zeitung published an interview with our Managing Partner Dr. Marietta Jass-Teichmann under the headline: “In the worst case, we’ll pay back more than we receive in funding.”

2. October 2024

JassPaper (Fulda) Receives Gold Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

Jass has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for outstanding sustainability achievements at its Fulda site. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to environmental protection, ethical conduct, and responsible supply chains. With this distinction, Jass (Fulda) ranks among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis worldwide.

26. September 2025

Milestone Achieved: Successful Project Meeting in Fulda

As part of a productive milestone meeting, we made significant progress together with our partners Osthessen Netz GmbH, the City of Fulda, and Avacon Netz GmbH.

19. September 2025

Two Trade Fairs, Countless Impressions: Our Recap

From Fulda to Bad Blankenburg: The Education Fair and the inKontakt Fair were filled with inspiring conversations, curious questions, and wonderful encounters.

12. September 2025

Jass Award Fulda 2025

“Volunteering brings joy and can be deeply meaningful, because few things are more fulfilling than making life easier and better for others.” – With these words, our Works Council Chairman Zeynel Sayman opened the tribute to this year’s award recipient.

4. April 2025

Together for People & Nature!

On Saturday, a joint tree-planting initiative took place in collaboration with Saalewirtschaft e.V.. As part of the event, larches were planted to send a strong message of environmental awareness and sustainability.

4. November 2024

Growing together with the organic vegetable garden antonius er:wachsen!

We are delighted that the symbolic groundbreaking ceremony for the er:wachsen project took place on October 10, 2024, at antonius:gemeinsam Mensch. Antonius and Jass share common values and a vision for a sustainable future. At Jass, our guiding principle is: for people and nature. This motto also defines the new vegetable nursery er:wachsen.

17. October 2024

Jass paper mill in Fulda awarded grant for decarbonization program

Today, October 15, 2024, the Jass paper mill in Fulda was awarded the climate protection contract by the BMWK in Berlin during a ceremony. This will enable Jass to make the production of corrugated base paper CO2-neutral in the future and become a pioneer in the industry in Germany.

7. October 2024

BMI Helfende Hand 2024 Sponsorship Award: JassAward nominated for volunteer work by employees

We are delighted to announce that the project “Presentation of the JassAward for voluntary work by employees” has been nominated for the 2024 Helping Hand Award. This prestigious prize, which is awarded annually by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland Affairs, is the highest award for voluntary work in civil protection.

30. September 2024

The JassAward 2023 – Fulda

Mr. Heil, an active member of the Weihnachtsbaumteam Kerzell e.V. for over 30 years, was honored last week with the JassAward for his outstanding volunteer work. The award ceremony took place during the company meeting and was presented by the JassAward committee, consisting of the management and the first chairman of the works council, Mr. Sayman.

24. September 2024

Jass paper mill aims to invest in a sustainable future: plans to build a new steam generation plant at the Rudolstadt-Schwarza site

The Jass company is planning to build a steam generation plant on its factory premises in Rudolstadt-Schwarza. The state-of-the-art plant will enable the process steam required for paper drying to be generated sustainably and efficiently in the future. With this planned investment, Jass is setting the course for climate-friendly paper production in Rudolstadt, thereby securing the future of the site with its 180 (direct) jobs.

1. August 2024

Also at the Fulda site: Congratulations on completing your training!

This year, we once again held a celebration to mark the successful completion of the training year. Together with all trainees—those who have just completed their training and those who will be starting on August 1, 2024—as well as representatives from the HR department and management, we had a wonderful time at Pizzeria Davis.

2. July 2024

Congratulations on completing your training!

We are pleased to announce that Celine Stolz (electronics technician for industrial engineering) and Jan Höfer (industrial mechanic) successfully completed their training at the end of June 2024.

29. May 2024

Team spirit and athletic endurance at the 9th Rudolstadt Company Run

On May 29, 2024, we participated in the 9th Rudolstadt Company Run with several employees.

12. April 2024

Forest reforestation project from March 26, 2024

On March 26, 2024, our trainees had the opportunity to participate in a forest reforestation project in Kirchremda together with trainees from the Rudolstadt municipal administration.

6. April 2024

IHK Student College from March 27, 2024

This year, six participants from grades 7 to 10 took advantage of the opportunity to get to know our company as part of the IHK Student College and try their hand at our technical and industrial apprenticeships.

28. March 2024

Conversion of paper machine 3 in Fulda successfully completed

After a six-week conversion period, the first paper ran off paper machine 3 in Fulda again at 2:46 p.m. on March 27, 2024. The extensive measures to upgrade PM 3 included the renewal of the extensive pre-dryer section, including heat recovery and the dryer hood. In addition, the reel cutter was retrofitted.

20. March 2024

On the path to decarbonization – US Consul General Norman Thatcher Scharpf visits JassPaper in Fulda

All participants in the visit to JassPaper (from left to right: IHK Chief Executive Michael Konow, Jass Energy Consultant Uwe Gaßmann, Managing Partner Dr. Marietta Jass-Teichmann, US Consul General Norman Thatcher Scharpf, Commercial Director Frank Gumbinger, Economic Expert, Politics and Economics Department Dr. Kinka Gerke, Deputy Head of the Politics and Economics Department William Evans)

13. March 2024

Successful participation in the career information day at the Geschwister Scholl School

On March 7, 2024, the Geschwister Scholl School in Saalfeld opened its doors for an exciting career information day. Jass took part in the event together with our trainees Jonas F., Lukas S., and Anna K.

19. February 2024

Double success story: Ms. Celine Stolz and Mr. Jan Höfer successfully pass their final exams

We would like to congratulate Ms. Stolz and Mr. Höfer on this success. We are delighted that Ms. Stolz and Mr. Höfer will be continuing their careers with us and will continue to support the electrical/MSR and mechanics departments.

16. February 2024

Jass supports Festival of Diversity on February 23, 2024, in Rudolstadt

The Festival of Diversity will take place on February 23, 2024, in Rudolstadt and promises to be an inspiring celebration full of culture, music, speeches, booths, and opportunities for intercultural exchange.

5. February 2024

Working together for nature: Trainees from Rudolstadt municipal administration and Jass paper mill launch reforestation project

The trainees at Rudolstadt City Council have launched a major project to reforest an urban woodland area. Jass is enthusiastically supporting this initiative, particularly with regard to sustainability, with six trainees taking part.

29. January 2024

Award for exemplary health management: Jass receives gold rating from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce

At its traditional annual reception, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) welcomed over 500 guests from the worlds of politics and business to the Orangerie Fulda. Jass was awarded the coveted gold rating “Gesund arbeiten in FD” (Healthy Working in FD) by the IHK Fulda.

25. January 2024

Professional home | Jass honors employees for 25 and 40 years of service

Last month, ten employees were honored for their long-standing service at the Bachmühle Fulda hotel and restaurant. Five of them celebrated their 25th anniversary with the company in 2023, and five celebrated their 40th anniversary.

8. January 2024

45 wishes turned into 45 colorful packages – Christmas campaign with Fuldaer Tafel e.V.

On December 13, 2023, Dr. Jass-Teichmann and Ms. Balzert presented Mr. Schunck and Mr. Pappert (both from Fuldaer Tafel e. V.) with numerous lovingly wrapped Christmas gifts. They also made a donation of €1,350.

4. January 2024

DKMS – 29 employees as new potential stem cell donors

Thanks to their commitment, 29 employees were registered as new potential stem cell donors — that’s 29 second chances at life!

21. November 2023

For people and nature – Trainees assist with forest maintenance in the Uhlstädter Heide

On November 14, 2023, our trainees worked alongside district forester Maik Meißner to support forest conversion near Oberkrossen.

15. November 2023

Green hydrogen for paper production

Last Wednesday, the OTZ reported on a significant step forward in our journey toward low-emission paper production.

20. October 2023

Career orientation up close – Jass as a partner in the search for a professional home

Four students from the district, in grades 8–10, enjoyed a special week of vacation at the Adolf Jass paper mill in Schwarza.

12. October 2023

We were at the education fair in Fulda!

On October 6 and 7, the annual education fair took place in Fulda’s Esperanto Hall. We were there again this year for two days. Our trainees answered all questions about our training programs and their own experiences.

12. October 2023

Start of the internship week in Schwarza

Our exciting internship week in Schwarza began on October 9. We were thrilled to welcome four curious and open-minded interns from grades 8 to 10.

19. September 2023

Enthusiasm and commitment: Our trainees and dual students at the InKontakt trade fair 2023

On September 15 and 16, 2023, we attended the regional education and job fair InKontakt in Bad Blankenburg together with our trainees and dual students.

8. September 2023

New trainees have started at the Fulda factory!

The beginning of September also marked the start of training in Fulda, where six new trainees joined Jass. As at the sister plant, the first day at the Fulda plant was dominated by many new impressions: getting to know the company, the trainers, and the older trainees.

7. September 2023

Fire drill in Schwarza

In order to be able to respond as quickly and effectively as possible in an emergency, employees at Jass in Schwarza receive annual training.

1. September 2023

New trainees have started at the Schwarza factory!

Training began in Schwarza at the end of August 2023: six new trainees and one dual student started at Jass.

11. August 2023

Congratulations on completing your training!

Our trainees have learned a lot over the past three years, mastered new challenges, and proven themselves. Now nothing stands in the way of their future careers in the Jass family.

11. July 2023

Review of the opening celebrations of JassBoard’s new corrugated cardboard plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland

Numerous guests from Poland and abroad travelled to the official opening of the new corrugated cardboard plant of JassBoard, a subsidiary of the Jass Group in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, and were warmly welcomed by the management team.

12. June 2023

Jass in action against blood cancer – Strong together from June 12 to June 30, 2023

Together in the fight against blood cancer: We are committed to this important mission with passion and determination. The fate of those affected touches us deeply, which is why we have decided to actively save lives and give new hope to those affected.

7. June 2023

A day full of team spirit and sporting enthusiasm at the Challenge Run in Fulda

On June 3, 2023, we took part in the Rhönenergie Challenge Run in Fulda with some of our employees and their families. As a strong team, we enjoyed the sporting challenge and the family atmosphere.

2. June 2023

Successful trainee excursions: mutual exchange and site exploration

The trainee excursions on May 12 and 30, 2023, gave trainees from the Fulda and Rudolstadt / Schwarza sites the opportunity to explore the sites in depth and exchange ideas.

8. May 2023

Successful volunteer work!

Our colleague Jan Bresigke, who has been a volunteer soccer coach at SV 1883 Schwarza for many years, won the district league cup with his team last weekend.

18. April 2023

IHK Student College on April 6, 2023, at Jass Schwarza – a resounding success!

On April 6, 2023, the IHK Student College took place at Jass in Rudolstadt/Schwarza. Participants were able to try out various professions within the company during exciting one-day internships. We thought it was particularly great that so many participants were there despite it being a school holiday.

8. March 2023

Information event for placement specialists and career counselors

On March 7, 2023, an information event was held at our premises for placement specialists and career counselors from the Employment Agency, during which the company was presented.

8. March 2023

International Women’s Day | That’s Jass too

We, the female employees, were delighted that Dr. Uwe Weiß congratulated all the women at the company’s Schwarza site with a spring greeting on International Women’s Day.

17. December 2022

Christmas campaign with Fuldaer Tafel e.V.

Numerous employees at the Adolf Jass paper factory in Fulda worked together to fulfill Christmas wishes this year.

16. November 2022

Seminar: “The Fascination of Paper Manufacturing – Then and Now”

The history of paper production now spans over 2000 years and has changed significantly over the course of history.

7. September 2022

Start of training in 2022 – Welcome to Jass!

Three trainees and two dual students started their vocational training this week at our paper mill in Rudolstadt.

6. September 2022

Social commitment of the Jass trainees – new sports facility for the “Jeder ist anders” (Everyone is different) club in Fulda

As part of a social project, trainees from the Jass company worked with members of the association “Jeder ist anders – Inklusionssport Fulda e.V.” (Everyone is different – Fulda inclusive sports association) and other helpers to expand the association’s clubhouse at antonius Park.

29. August 2022

Premiere: Paper-making course at the adult education center

Im Rahmen dieses Kurses blicken Sie auf die Geschichte des Papiers von den Anfängen bis heute und lernen die Unterschiede hautnah kennen. Sie schöpfen wie vor 250 Jahren Papier und besichtigen im Rahmen eines Betriebsrundgangs die Jass-PM1, einer der modernsten Papiermaschinen Europas.

8. July 2022

Celebration of the paper family!

This was the motto for a celebration for employees and families held for the workforce at the paper factory in Fulda on 10 July 2022.

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8. July 2022

Commissioning of our new corrugated sheetfeeder plant in Poland

Sustainable production, future-driven working environment and technical innovations

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1. July 2022

Schwarza: Sustainability workshop with students

Mutual exchange for active environmental protection – as a token of thanks Jass Schwarza was presented with a specially designed plaque made from local porcelain.

14. June 2022

Discovering your own potential

Providing targeted support to employees so that they can fully exploit their potential at work: This is very important to us in the human resources department. And it’s well worth it too.

14. June 2022

The Jass Award

The way that different teams have worked together on our new image gave us the idea of recognising the voluntary work done by our employees with the Jass Award.

14. June 2022

The Jass company bee: orderly ᛫ efficient ᛫ industrious

Do something good to benefit nature – this was what prompted us to establish a beehive at the site of the Adolf Jass Schwarza paper factory.

24. March 2022

Help for Ukrainian refugees

On 24 February 2022, the world was shocked to witness Putin’s war of aggression on Ukraine. In the days that followed, hundreds of thousands of people were fleeing the country

14. January 2022

Fulda: Production record in 2022

Right at the start of 2022, the Jass Group recorded a number of outstanding achievements at the Fulda site. In January, a new production record was set and both paper machines achieved an all-time high.

16. June 2021

Laying of the foundation stone for our new corrugated board format plant in Poland

On June 16, 2021, the foundation stone was laid at the new location in Dąbrowa Górnicza in the Katowice economic region.