20 Years Strong — Welcome, Magnera

Twenty years ago, we shook hands with Glatfelter for the first time. What followed was a partnership that quietly grew into something we are genuinely proud of — together, we built Glatfelter into the market leader for filter paper in the Middle East, working with all of the region's major tea producers along the way.

So when Glatfelter announced its rebrand to Magnera — the result of a landmark merger with Berry Global's specialty materials division, bringing together over 160 years of combined heritage across 46 manufacturing facilities worldwide — we welcomed it not as a disruption, but as a confirmation.

The scale, ambition, and innovation capacity that this new identity represents aligns perfectly with where we see the market heading. Magnera retains what made Glatfelter exceptional: the most extensive product portfolio in the industry, with grades covering every speed range from medium to high-speed packaging machines. That breadth has always been a decisive advantage for our clients — and it only grows stronger under a company purpose-built for what comes next.

“Glatfelter has been one of our most valued partners for the past twenty years — a relationship built not just on business, but on genuine trust and shared ambition. The formation of Magnera signals exactly the kind of forward momentum we want to be part of. We look forward to writing the next chapter together.”

For our clients across the Middle East, this evolution means one thing above all: continuity of quality, backed by an even stronger foundation. Whether you operate high-speed packaging lines or are exploring new filter paper grades, the dph team remains your dedicated point of contact — now supported by a global partner with greater resources, faster innovation cycles, and a renewed commitment to the markets we serve together.

“Here's to the next chapter. Welcome, Magnera.”

dph International GmbH — Cologne, Germany | ATC DMCC — Dubai, UAE | Est. Partnership 2005