With his pioneering spirit and innovative ideas, he has not only built Progroup but also had a significant impact on the entire industry.
A Visionary Leader in the Packaging Industry
Jürgen Heindl is the founder of Progroup AG, a leading company in the corrugated board and paper industry. Born on January 29, 1955, Heindl has spent over three decades building Progroup into a market leader with a clear vision and innovative approach.
Early Life and Career: Heindl grew up on a farm, where he learned the values of hard work, cooperation, and the importance of every individual’s contribution. This background shaped his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to creating a reliable partner for small and medium-sized packaging manufacturers.
Founding Progroup: In December 1991, Heindl founded Prowell GmbH, the predecessor to Progroup AG. His goal was to provide high-quality corrugated board sheets to medium-sized converters without competing with them by producing his own packaging. This vision led to the establishment of Progroup’s first state-of-the-art corrugated sheetfeeder plant in Offenbach an der Queich in 1992.
Growth and Innovation: Under Heindl’s leadership, Progroup expanded rapidly, adding three paper machines and a waste-to-energy plant to secure raw material supply and achieve cost leadership.
Today, Progroup operates 13 corrugated sheetfeeder plants in Central Europe and is known for its innovative packaging parks concept, which places customers alongside integrated corrugated board factories.
Commitment to Sustainability: Heindl has always emphasized sustainability and strong partnerships. Progroup’s business model focuses on providing state-of-the-art technology and sustainable concepts, such as packaging parks, to support independent packaging manufacturers.
Legacy and Impact: As Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Progroup and Managing Director of JH-Holding GmbH, Heindl continues to inspire and drive the industry forward.
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