The European Mitsubishi Paper group belongs to Mitsubishi Paper Mills, Tokyo (MPM), one of the leading Japanese manufacturers of coated papers, communication papers, photo-sensitive materials and wood-free paper. In 1989 MPM founded the German company Mitsubishi Paper GmbH in Düsseldorf which is in charge of marketing solutions and systems for the European pre-press and printing industry and for the technical support of the European customers.

In 1998 MPM assumed the majority shares in both German special paper production plants Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Bielefeld and Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Flensburg. In 2002 MPM assigned this proportionate majority to its 100% subsidiary Mitsubishi Paper Holding (Europe).

All production companies operate in accordance with strict quality and environmental standards. Customers gain from the excellent Japanese research centers and internationally-organized distribution network. The group of companies is known world-wide by its excellent quality of products, exceptional power of innovation and excellent service.