Stora Enso to double its European production capacity

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CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING

Finnish pulp and paper maker Stora Enso is investing €8 million to double its production capacity of formed fibre in Europe.

With new machinery in Hylte, Sweden, Stora Enso will meet the increasing demand for formed fibre. The investment further strengthens Stora Enso’s position as a major provider of renewable materials that replace fossil-based ones.

Formed fibre is a renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable material that can be used to replace plastics in a wide range of applications. It is often used in food packaging, such as bowls, trays and lids. The technology is also being used for the development of fibre bottles.

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After the investment is completed, the Hylte site’s annual formed fibre capacity will grow from 50 to approximately 115 million units of product, making Stora Enso one of Europe’s leading suppliers of formed fibre.

“There is a high demand in the market for eco-friendly, circular packaging solutions that replace plastic and other fossil-based materials. Our formed fibre offering can help brand owners meet their sustainability targets while responding to consumers’ demands for a cleaner future. Through our investment and the capacity increase we further improve our position in this growing market,” said Sohrab Kazemahvazi, Senior Vice President, Head of Formed Fibre at Stora Enso.

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Formed fibre products are manufactured from pulp made from wood from sustainable sources in Sweden and Finland. Stora Enso will manufacture the raw material at its mills in Sweden and Finland and do the converting at Hylte site.

Stora Enso is aiming for 100% regenerative products and solutions by 2050. The Group is also committing to new 2030 targets for its key sustainability priorities: climate change, biodiversity, and circularity. Stora Enso’s new climate target is aligned with the Paris Agreement and Science-Based Targets.

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