The Pátria Press turned 130 years old

The net sales of Pátria Nyomda increased by almost 30% from 2021 to 2022 and reached HUF 9.7 billion. The company, which employs more than 400 people, is currently closing this year on a positive note, despite the downturn affecting several segments of the economy, and its revenues are expected to exceed 10 billion. In addition, the company calculates that not only their turnover, but also their volume did not fall in 2023, which refutes not only the trends of the trade, but also those who are already burying the paper.

“It is still the raw material whose application is most compatible with the stricter environmental protection regulations: it is 100% recyclable, it decomposes in nature, and, despite contrary opinions, its production is now particularly environmentally friendly. And its advantages can be true even when compared to digital alternatives. According to a recent research, for example, if we read an electronic book for more than 4 hours, it already has a larger ecological footprint than the printed version, taking into account the energy demand of continuous use.

– Katalin Orgován, CEO of Pátria Nyomda, sheds light on the background of the topic.