RDM Group

RDM Group is the second largest European producer of coated recycled cartonboard, the largest in Italy, France and the Iberian Peninsula.

The Group is listed on the Star Segment of the Borsa Italiana S.p.A. and Madrid Stock Exchange Market.

The headquarters are in Milan but it has a strategic presence internationally thanks to its 6 manufacturing plants – 3 in Italy, 1 in France, 1 in Germany and 1 in Spain -, 2 sheeting centres and a sales network active in 70 countries. The RDM Group’s portfolio of products includes mainly coated recycled cardboard (Liner/GD/GT), used mainly for packaging and folding cartons in all the major product sectors.

Vision

Our Vision is to be Partner of Choice through 3 strategic goals: offering excellent products and services, optimising costs and maximising the interests of our key stakeholders.

History

1967: Cartiere del Reno was founded, with a plant in Marzabotto (Bologna). A period of steady growth followed through transformations and mergers: in 1985, the plant in Ovaro was acquired and in 1986 the Cartiera [papermill] Binda de Medici; the company then changed its name to Reno De Medici. In 1997 the merger with Saffa group took place and in 1998 with Sarrio.

1985: Cascades, founded in Canada in 1964 and today an industry giant, acquired its first paper mill in Europe, La Rochette, thereby expanding their range of activity.

2008: With a view to rationalising resources, Reno de Medici and Cascades Europe joined forces: the company dedicated to recycled production took the name Reno De Medici, and the company dedicated to sales was called CAREO. This was followed by a period of intense restructuring.

2016: Reno De Medici acquired Cascades La Rochette. This allowed it to enter the cardboard industry made from virgin fibre.

2017: On 1 January, Reno De Medici Group, Cascades La Rochette and Careo Group united into a single group with a single identity: the RDM Group. The new governance created a completely renewed group Vision, that is, it became “Partner of Choice”, redefining Values, Strategies and Goals. From 1 January 2018, PAC has been 100% part of RDM Group. The 100% acquisition of RDM Barcelona Cartonboard, on the other hand, was finalised on 31 October 2018.