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HELSINKI, June 23, 2020 (Press Release) -Global chemicals company Kemira has joined the 4evergreen alliance, an initiative of Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry. The alliance aims to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy, minimizing climate and environmental impact.

“This is a unique alliance as it truly gathers the whole end-to-end packaging value chain around the same table for the first time. Consumer and regulatory pressures as well as brand owners’ sustainability pledges are reflected on the paper and board producers’ and packaging converters’ agenda. Ambitious goals have been set for renewability and recyclablity of packaging and for the shift away from fossil-based raw materials. As a chemical supplier to the industry, we work toward the same goals. At Kemira, we've just launched a new bio-based sizing chemistry to increase the water-resistance of paper and board, for example. We are also working to replace plastics and fluorochemicals used in food packaging. It is imperative to collaborate for greater impact,” says Mats Berg, Director for Global Business Development at Kemira.

Kemira is a global chemicals company serving customers in water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers’ product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, oil & gas and water treatment. In 2019, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.7 billion and over 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

4evergreen alliance is an initiative of Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry. The following organizations actively participate in the alliance: 

Ahlstrom Munksjö, Amcor, AR Packaging, Aspapel, Baumer hhs GmbH, BillerudKorsnäs, Borregaard, Burgo, Cardbox Packaging, Citeo, CTP, Danone, DS Smith, Elopak, FH Campus Wien, Fostplus, Graphic Packaging International, Heinzel Group, Holmen, Huhtamäki, IKEA, International Paper, Kellogg’s, Kemira, Koehler, Kotkamills, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung &Co. KG, MARS , Mayr-Melnhof Group, Metsä Board, Michelman, Mondi, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Reno de Medici, Sappi, SCA, Schur Group, SEDA, SIG, Smurfit Kappa, Sonoco, Stora Enso, Tetra Pak, Tomra, UPM, Valmet, Van Genechten Packaging Group, VTT, Walki, WestRock Group.

Kemira joins 4evergreen alliance to promote fiber-based packaging in circular economy

Posted in: Mills 06/23/2020 - 07:34

HELSINKI, June 23, 2020 (Press Release) -Global chemicals company Kemira has joined the 4evergreen alliance, an initiative of Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry. The alliance aims to boost the contribution of fibre-based packaging in a circular and sustainable economy, minimizing climate and environmental impact.

“This is a unique alliance as it truly gathers the whole end-to-end packaging value chain around the same table for the first time. Consumer and regulatory pressures as well as brand owners’ sustainability pledges are reflected on the paper and board producers’ and packaging converters’ agenda. Ambitious goals have been set for renewability and recyclablity of packaging and for the shift away from fossil-based raw materials. As a chemical supplier to the industry, we work toward the same goals. At Kemira, we've just launched a new bio-based sizing chemistry to increase the water-resistance of paper and board, for example. We are also working to replace plastics and fluorochemicals used in food packaging. It is imperative to collaborate for greater impact,” says Mats Berg, Director for Global Business Development at Kemira.

Kemira is a global chemicals company serving customers in water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers’ product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, oil & gas and water treatment. In 2019, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.7 billion and over 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

4evergreen alliance is an initiative of Cepi, the European association representing the paper industry. The following organizations actively participate in the alliance: 

Ahlstrom Munksjö, Amcor, AR Packaging, Aspapel, Baumer hhs GmbH, BillerudKorsnäs, Borregaard, Burgo, Cardbox Packaging, Citeo, CTP, Danone, DS Smith, Elopak, FH Campus Wien, Fostplus, Graphic Packaging International, Heinzel Group, Holmen, Huhtamäki, IKEA, International Paper, Kellogg’s, Kemira, Koehler, Kotkamills, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung &Co. KG, MARS , Mayr-Melnhof Group, Metsä Board, Michelman, Mondi, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Reno de Medici, Sappi, SCA, Schur Group, SEDA, SIG, Smurfit Kappa, Sonoco, Stora Enso, Tetra Pak, Tomra, UPM, Valmet, Van Genechten Packaging Group, VTT, Walki, WestRock Group.

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SOLNA, Sweden, June 23, 2020 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs launches Pure Performance, a White Top Kraftliner that combines high strength, excellent printability and purity in one material. Pure Performance is a unique paper product that offer packaging material reduction thanks to its 3-ply construction.

Pure Performance is one of the first products from the world´s most modern board machine KM7 at BillerudKorsnäs and has received great appreciation among customers within the corrugating industry. Pure Performance offers extraordinary strength thanks to a 3-ply construction with optimized fiber properties:

  • The top ply contains well distributed short white fibers optimized for excellent printability.
  • The bottom ply has unbleached long fibers for highest strength.
  • The middle ply is used to create bulk in order to maximize stiffness and minimize washboarding.

“The 3-ply construction of Pure Performance enables great opportunities to optimize liner strength and to go down one grammage step compared to traditional White top Kraftliner grades on the market. The combination of this superior strength and qualitative printability makes Pure Performance a unique product that offers true sustainability savings and packaging material reduction”, says Rolf Gustafsson, Business Segment Director Containerboard at BillerudKorsnäs.

Pure Performance is a strong addition to the BillerudKorsnäs family of Pure Liners. All our liners are produced from 100% primary fibers, sourced from responsible forestry. Primary fibers are extraordinary strong which allows the customers to use a lower grammage. 100% primary fibers also enable Pure Performance to meet the toughest food contact standards and therefore this product complies with demanding product- and food safety regulations.

BillerudKorsnäs launches Pure Performance range of white top kraftliner offering packaging material reduction

Posted in: Packaging Technology 06/23/2020 - 02:35

SOLNA, Sweden, June 23, 2020 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs launches Pure Performance, a White Top Kraftliner that combines high strength, excellent printability and purity in one material. Pure Performance is a unique paper product that offer packaging material reduction thanks to its 3-ply construction.

Pure Performance is one of the first products from the world´s most modern board machine KM7 at BillerudKorsnäs and has received great appreciation among customers within the corrugating industry. Pure Performance offers extraordinary strength thanks to a 3-ply construction with optimized fiber properties:

  • The top ply contains well distributed short white fibers optimized for excellent printability.
  • The bottom ply has unbleached long fibers for highest strength.
  • The middle ply is used to create bulk in order to maximize stiffness and minimize washboarding.

“The 3-ply construction of Pure Performance enables great opportunities to optimize liner strength and to go down one grammage step compared to traditional White top Kraftliner grades on the market. The combination of this superior strength and qualitative printability makes Pure Performance a unique product that offers true sustainability savings and packaging material reduction”, says Rolf Gustafsson, Business Segment Director Containerboard at BillerudKorsnäs.

Pure Performance is a strong addition to the BillerudKorsnäs family of Pure Liners. All our liners are produced from 100% primary fibers, sourced from responsible forestry. Primary fibers are extraordinary strong which allows the customers to use a lower grammage. 100% primary fibers also enable Pure Performance to meet the toughest food contact standards and therefore this product complies with demanding product- and food safety regulations.

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SOLNA, Sweden, June 16, 2020 (Press Release) -In the world of bulk powdered goods such as building materials, chemicals and foodstuffs, different supply chains place differing demands on packaging. Additionally, the machinery used across the world to produce and fill the packaging consists of many different technologies, brands and models. This has resulted in the development and use of a variety of packaging solutions and processes. Therefore BillerudKorsnäs and Haver & Boecker, have developed a set of recommendations called the Sack Packaging Norms.

Our employees at BillerudKorsnäs and Haver&Boecker, who are active all over the world, have noticed many repeated and unnecessary errors which result in packaging waste, product loss and environmental damage. Often, also, these errors are as a result of miscommunication or the use of different standards or practices. These errors are mostly easily fixed by applying some basic standard knowledge or practice. It was thought that the development of a ‘’common language’’ for the packaging value chain would be an effective way to ensure the elimination waste and efficient packaging performance around the world.

“Globalization makes it essential to speak one language clearly and distinctly.

With the Sack Packaging Norms, we have, together with BillerudKorsnäs, created the basis for joint and helpful communication for your perfect paper bag packaging”, says Thomas Hilling, General Manager Haver & Boecker Institute.

This ‘’common language’’, a joint development by Haver & Boecker and BillerudKorsnäs, is a set of recommendations called the Sack Packaging Norms. The Sack Packaging Norms cover the basics and the most critical factors which must be taken into consideration when packing powdered goods, starting from paper manufacture, the handling, storage and manufacture of sacks, the filling of sacks and finally the correct way to transport and store the filled packages.

BillerudKorsnäs contributes to this effort with years of expertise in packaging paper manufacturing and field experience as well as analytical tests, design and development in the BillerudKorsnäs Packaging Development Centre. Haver & Boecker contributes with extensive experience and expertise in filling machinery and powder bulk handling.

’’If producers and users of paper bag packaging follow the recommendations and guidelines, and implement these norms in their supply chain - efficient and effective packaging manufacturing, filling, handling, storage and transport of the finished goods will be secured. As an industry we will reduce waste significantly, making a major contribution to saving our planet”, says Mikael Peterson, Technical Service Director at BillerudKorsnäs.

The first 10 Sack packaging Norms are available free of charge and can be downloaded at: https://www.billerudkorsnas.com/our-offer/packaging-solutions/sack-solut.... Suggestions for Norms can also be submitted on the website. The companies will regularly publish new Sack Packaging Norms and these will be sent out regularly to interested parties who have registered.

About HAVER & BOECKER

HAVER & BOECKER is a family-managed, midsize company with headquarters in Oelde, Westphalia, Germany. HAVER & BOECKER OHG comprises the Wire Weaving and Machinery Divisions. Together with more than 50 subsidiaries and 150 representatives on all five continents, HAVER & BOECKER operates worldwide with about 3,000 employees. In 2019 the company posted a sales turnover of 525 million euros.

The Machinery Division with its technology brands of HAVER & BOECKER, HAVER + TYLER, IBAU HAMBURG, SOMMER, BEHN + BATES, Feige FILLING, NEWTEC BAG PALLETIZING, AVENTUS, HAVER Automation and HAVER Engineering specialises in the processing, transport, storage, mixing, filling, packaging, palletising and loading of loose, bulk materials. The product range includes individual machines and complete systems for handling bulk goods, liquid and pasty products, food and pet food, as well as ship loaders and unloaders. HAVER Automation networks the individual process steps for a transparent and efficient process.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production sites in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4 500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 24 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm

BillerudKorsnäs and Haver & Boecker develop Sack Packaging Norms set of recommendations for making perfect paper bag packaging

Posted in: Packaging Technology 06/16/2020 - 02:51

SOLNA, Sweden, June 16, 2020 (Press Release) -In the world of bulk powdered goods such as building materials, chemicals and foodstuffs, different supply chains place differing demands on packaging. Additionally, the machinery used across the world to produce and fill the packaging consists of many different technologies, brands and models. This has resulted in the development and use of a variety of packaging solutions and processes. Therefore BillerudKorsnäs and Haver & Boecker, have developed a set of recommendations called the Sack Packaging Norms.

Our employees at BillerudKorsnäs and Haver&Boecker, who are active all over the world, have noticed many repeated and unnecessary errors which result in packaging waste, product loss and environmental damage. Often, also, these errors are as a result of miscommunication or the use of different standards or practices. These errors are mostly easily fixed by applying some basic standard knowledge or practice. It was thought that the development of a ‘’common language’’ for the packaging value chain would be an effective way to ensure the elimination waste and efficient packaging performance around the world.

“Globalization makes it essential to speak one language clearly and distinctly.

With the Sack Packaging Norms, we have, together with BillerudKorsnäs, created the basis for joint and helpful communication for your perfect paper bag packaging”, says Thomas Hilling, General Manager Haver & Boecker Institute.

This ‘’common language’’, a joint development by Haver & Boecker and BillerudKorsnäs, is a set of recommendations called the Sack Packaging Norms. The Sack Packaging Norms cover the basics and the most critical factors which must be taken into consideration when packing powdered goods, starting from paper manufacture, the handling, storage and manufacture of sacks, the filling of sacks and finally the correct way to transport and store the filled packages.

BillerudKorsnäs contributes to this effort with years of expertise in packaging paper manufacturing and field experience as well as analytical tests, design and development in the BillerudKorsnäs Packaging Development Centre. Haver & Boecker contributes with extensive experience and expertise in filling machinery and powder bulk handling.

’’If producers and users of paper bag packaging follow the recommendations and guidelines, and implement these norms in their supply chain - efficient and effective packaging manufacturing, filling, handling, storage and transport of the finished goods will be secured. As an industry we will reduce waste significantly, making a major contribution to saving our planet”, says Mikael Peterson, Technical Service Director at BillerudKorsnäs.

The first 10 Sack packaging Norms are available free of charge and can be downloaded at: https://www.billerudkorsnas.com/our-offer/packaging-solutions/sack-solut.... Suggestions for Norms can also be submitted on the website. The companies will regularly publish new Sack Packaging Norms and these will be sent out regularly to interested parties who have registered.

About HAVER & BOECKER

HAVER & BOECKER is a family-managed, midsize company with headquarters in Oelde, Westphalia, Germany. HAVER & BOECKER OHG comprises the Wire Weaving and Machinery Divisions. Together with more than 50 subsidiaries and 150 representatives on all five continents, HAVER & BOECKER operates worldwide with about 3,000 employees. In 2019 the company posted a sales turnover of 525 million euros.

The Machinery Division with its technology brands of HAVER & BOECKER, HAVER + TYLER, IBAU HAMBURG, SOMMER, BEHN + BATES, Feige FILLING, NEWTEC BAG PALLETIZING, AVENTUS, HAVER Automation and HAVER Engineering specialises in the processing, transport, storage, mixing, filling, packaging, palletising and loading of loose, bulk materials. The product range includes individual machines and complete systems for handling bulk goods, liquid and pasty products, food and pet food, as well as ship loaders and unloaders. HAVER Automation networks the individual process steps for a transparent and efficient process.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production sites in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4 500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 24 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm

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SOLNA, Sweden, May 29, 2020 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs and UPM have entered into an agreement that will extend the supply agreement for pulp, steam and electricity for the production at BillerudKorsnäs’ mill in Pietarsaari.

The original agreement was signed in 2012 in conjunction with BillerudKorsnäs’ acquisition of the Pietarsaari mill and was initially scheduled to expire in June 2022. The now agreed new supply contract is based on market conditions and will enter into force in June 2020. As part of the renegotiation, the parties have agreed that BillerudKorsnäs will pay a compensation of EUR 15 million to UPM during the coming year in three instalments. A provision of this amount will be made in the results for the second quarter 2020 and will then be recognized as a cost affecting comparability. 

“I am pleased that we have reached an agreement that secures the long-term paper production in Pietarsaari to the benefit of both parties,” comments Helene Biström, Executive Vice President Division Paper.

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BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production sites in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 24 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

BillerudKorsnäs cooperates with UPM to extend supply agreement for pulp, steam and electricity for production at its mill in Pietarsaari, Finland

Posted in: Mills 05/29/2020 - 07:56

SOLNA, Sweden, May 29, 2020 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs and UPM have entered into an agreement that will extend the supply agreement for pulp, steam and electricity for the production at BillerudKorsnäs’ mill in Pietarsaari.

The original agreement was signed in 2012 in conjunction with BillerudKorsnäs’ acquisition of the Pietarsaari mill and was initially scheduled to expire in June 2022. The now agreed new supply contract is based on market conditions and will enter into force in June 2020. As part of the renegotiation, the parties have agreed that BillerudKorsnäs will pay a compensation of EUR 15 million to UPM during the coming year in three instalments. A provision of this amount will be made in the results for the second quarter 2020 and will then be recognized as a cost affecting comparability. 

“I am pleased that we have reached an agreement that secures the long-term paper production in Pietarsaari to the benefit of both parties,” comments Helene Biström, Executive Vice President Division Paper.

About Us

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production sites in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 24 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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SOLNA, Sweden, May 26, 2020 (Press Release) -Many brands and retailers could reduce the climate impact of their packaging up to 50 percent and avoid thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted to air. The results is based on a large number of life cycle assessments performed by BillerudKorsnäs in a new tool that evaluates the environmental impact of different packaging solutions. The digital tool has received a warm welcome by customers and brand owners in their pursuit of reducing carbon emissions.

Global demand for packaging is rising with sustainability as a strong driver, which means future packaging will need to be designed so that it does not impact our climate.

- There is a knowledge gap on the market, says Johan Tegell, Business Development Director at BillerudKorsnäs. Companies don’t realise how much they can reduce their carbon and fresh water footprint from packaging. It’s about optimising the packaging to the supply chain and choosing suitable raw materials. Normally just small adjustments are needed to get great environmental savings. This was the reason why we introduced a life cycle assessment tool, to provide our customers with environmental insights about their packaging. Most customers are surprised when they see the results and realise the potential savings.

Life cycle assessment is a technique used to assess the environmental impact associated with all the stages of a product's life, from the extraction of raw materials through to processing, manufacturing, transportation and end-of-life treatment. Traditionally, performing one single life cycle assessment could take months of work due to the large amount of data that needs to be collected from the value chain.

The recently introduced digital tool contains an extensive database on different packaging materials, including data from BillerudKorsnäs’ own production. By selecting a number of parameters related to the packaging, such as material, size, production location, transport, and disposal method, it will show the total life cycle impact for carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption. At BillerudKorsnäs, the tool is mainly used to improve supply chain efficiency and environmental performance for customers with production in Asia. Customers can then use the information in their environmental communication and sustainability reporting.

The apparel company LPP, that has over 1,700 stores across the world, was one of the pioneers to try the new life cycle assessment tool together with BillerudKorsnäs.

- Sustainability is the most important topic in today’s world and we at LPP are very serious about taking care of the future. The cooperation with BillerudKorsnäs and the use of the life cycle assessment tool enabled LPP not only to understand but to practically reduce the emission of CO2.  The implementation of BillerudKorsnäs’ packaging solutions supported LPP’s internal CO2 goals, says Monika Kotwicka, Manager Purchasing Processes at LPP.

During the year, BillerudKorsnäs will further develop the tool to include more data points on different materials. The tool is 3rd party reviewed and used on all projects within the Business Unit Managed Packaging.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4300 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 22 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

BillerudKorsnäs introduces new life cycle assessment tool to evaluate environmental impact of different packaging solutions

Posted in: Packaging Technology 05/26/2020 - 04:49

SOLNA, Sweden, May 26, 2020 (Press Release) -Many brands and retailers could reduce the climate impact of their packaging up to 50 percent and avoid thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted to air. The results is based on a large number of life cycle assessments performed by BillerudKorsnäs in a new tool that evaluates the environmental impact of different packaging solutions. The digital tool has received a warm welcome by customers and brand owners in their pursuit of reducing carbon emissions.

Global demand for packaging is rising with sustainability as a strong driver, which means future packaging will need to be designed so that it does not impact our climate.

- There is a knowledge gap on the market, says Johan Tegell, Business Development Director at BillerudKorsnäs. Companies don’t realise how much they can reduce their carbon and fresh water footprint from packaging. It’s about optimising the packaging to the supply chain and choosing suitable raw materials. Normally just small adjustments are needed to get great environmental savings. This was the reason why we introduced a life cycle assessment tool, to provide our customers with environmental insights about their packaging. Most customers are surprised when they see the results and realise the potential savings.

Life cycle assessment is a technique used to assess the environmental impact associated with all the stages of a product's life, from the extraction of raw materials through to processing, manufacturing, transportation and end-of-life treatment. Traditionally, performing one single life cycle assessment could take months of work due to the large amount of data that needs to be collected from the value chain.

The recently introduced digital tool contains an extensive database on different packaging materials, including data from BillerudKorsnäs’ own production. By selecting a number of parameters related to the packaging, such as material, size, production location, transport, and disposal method, it will show the total life cycle impact for carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption. At BillerudKorsnäs, the tool is mainly used to improve supply chain efficiency and environmental performance for customers with production in Asia. Customers can then use the information in their environmental communication and sustainability reporting.

The apparel company LPP, that has over 1,700 stores across the world, was one of the pioneers to try the new life cycle assessment tool together with BillerudKorsnäs.

- Sustainability is the most important topic in today’s world and we at LPP are very serious about taking care of the future. The cooperation with BillerudKorsnäs and the use of the life cycle assessment tool enabled LPP not only to understand but to practically reduce the emission of CO2.  The implementation of BillerudKorsnäs’ packaging solutions supported LPP’s internal CO2 goals, says Monika Kotwicka, Manager Purchasing Processes at LPP.

During the year, BillerudKorsnäs will further develop the tool to include more data points on different materials. The tool is 3rd party reviewed and used on all projects within the Business Unit Managed Packaging.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4300 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 22 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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SOLNA, Sweden, May 26, 2020 (Press Release) -Many brands and retailers could reduce the climate impact of their packaging up to 50 percent and avoid thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted to air. The results is based on a large number of life cycle assessments performed by BillerudKorsnäs in a new tool that evaluates the environmental impact of different packaging solutions. The digital tool has received a warm welcome by customers and brand owners in their pursuit of reducing carbon emissions.

Global demand for packaging is rising with sustainability as a strong driver, which means future packaging will need to be designed so that it does not impact our climate.

- There is a knowledge gap on the market, says Johan Tegell, Business Development Director at BillerudKorsnäs. Companies don’t realise how much they can reduce their carbon and fresh water footprint from packaging. It’s about optimising the packaging to the supply chain and choosing suitable raw materials. Normally just small adjustments are needed to get great environmental savings. This was the reason why we introduced a life cycle assessment tool, to provide our customers with environmental insights about their packaging. Most customers are surprised when they see the results and realise the potential savings.

Life cycle assessment is a technique used to assess the environmental impact associated with all the stages of a product's life, from the extraction of raw materials through to processing, manufacturing, transportation and end-of-life treatment. Traditionally, performing one single life cycle assessment could take months of work due to the large amount of data that needs to be collected from the value chain.

The recently introduced digital tool contains an extensive database on different packaging materials, including data from BillerudKorsnäs’ own production. By selecting a number of parameters related to the packaging, such as material, size, production location, transport, and disposal method, it will show the total life cycle impact for carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption. At BillerudKorsnäs, the tool is mainly used to improve supply chain efficiency and environmental performance for customers with production in Asia. Customers can then use the information in their environmental communication and sustainability reporting.

The apparel company LPP, that has over 1,700 stores across the world, was one of the pioneers to try the new life cycle assessment tool together with BillerudKorsnäs.

- Sustainability is the most important topic in today’s world and we at LPP are very serious about taking care of the future. The cooperation with BillerudKorsnäs and the use of the life cycle assessment tool enabled LPP not only to understand but to practically reduce the emission of CO2.  The implementation of BillerudKorsnäs’ packaging solutions supported LPP’s internal CO2 goals, says Monika Kotwicka, Manager Purchasing Processes at LPP.

During the year, BillerudKorsnäs will further develop the tool to include more data points on different materials. The tool is 3rd party reviewed and used on all projects within the Business Unit Managed Packaging.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4300 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 22 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

BillerudKorsnäs introduces new life cycle assessment tool to evaluate environmental impact of different packaging solutions

Posted in: Environment 05/26/2020 - 04:49

SOLNA, Sweden, May 26, 2020 (Press Release) -Many brands and retailers could reduce the climate impact of their packaging up to 50 percent and avoid thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide being emitted to air. The results is based on a large number of life cycle assessments performed by BillerudKorsnäs in a new tool that evaluates the environmental impact of different packaging solutions. The digital tool has received a warm welcome by customers and brand owners in their pursuit of reducing carbon emissions.

Global demand for packaging is rising with sustainability as a strong driver, which means future packaging will need to be designed so that it does not impact our climate.

- There is a knowledge gap on the market, says Johan Tegell, Business Development Director at BillerudKorsnäs. Companies don’t realise how much they can reduce their carbon and fresh water footprint from packaging. It’s about optimising the packaging to the supply chain and choosing suitable raw materials. Normally just small adjustments are needed to get great environmental savings. This was the reason why we introduced a life cycle assessment tool, to provide our customers with environmental insights about their packaging. Most customers are surprised when they see the results and realise the potential savings.

Life cycle assessment is a technique used to assess the environmental impact associated with all the stages of a product's life, from the extraction of raw materials through to processing, manufacturing, transportation and end-of-life treatment. Traditionally, performing one single life cycle assessment could take months of work due to the large amount of data that needs to be collected from the value chain.

The recently introduced digital tool contains an extensive database on different packaging materials, including data from BillerudKorsnäs’ own production. By selecting a number of parameters related to the packaging, such as material, size, production location, transport, and disposal method, it will show the total life cycle impact for carbon dioxide emissions and water consumption. At BillerudKorsnäs, the tool is mainly used to improve supply chain efficiency and environmental performance for customers with production in Asia. Customers can then use the information in their environmental communication and sustainability reporting.

The apparel company LPP, that has over 1,700 stores across the world, was one of the pioneers to try the new life cycle assessment tool together with BillerudKorsnäs.

- Sustainability is the most important topic in today’s world and we at LPP are very serious about taking care of the future. The cooperation with BillerudKorsnäs and the use of the life cycle assessment tool enabled LPP not only to understand but to practically reduce the emission of CO2.  The implementation of BillerudKorsnäs’ packaging solutions supported LPP’s internal CO2 goals, says Monika Kotwicka, Manager Purchasing Processes at LPP.

During the year, BillerudKorsnäs will further develop the tool to include more data points on different materials. The tool is 3rd party reviewed and used on all projects within the Business Unit Managed Packaging.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4300 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 22 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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    SOLNA, Sweden, April 29, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology launch a joint system for Shaped Paper Pods
  • With this new solution, Syntegon supplies the manufacturing equipment and BillerudKorsnäs ensures the right configuration of the 3D formable FibreForm paper
  • Together with brand owners, we develop a sustainable and completely customized packaging solution regarding design, functionality and barrier properties

With the TPU paper form, fill and seal machine from Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, and the BillerudKorsnäs 3D formable FibreForm paper, a new solution is born. Shaped Paper Pods is a packaging system for uniquely shaped and right-sized packaging, with a tactile feeling reflecting the brand and product content. The new sustainable solution is ideal for product samples, inserts, refills, portion packs and disposable packaging, long awaited by brand owners with high environmental ambitions.

Unique sensory experiences

The new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine forms environmentally friendly Shaped Paper Pods with a filling volume of just a few and up to 100 milliliters. The FibreForm paper is shaped by air pressure and embossed by press force. Using heat-sealing technology, the Shaped Paper Pod can be sealed with any heat-sealable lidding materials; barriers will be completely customized to customer needs. “We achieved a perfect match of technology and material for scalable packaging solutions, which creates a unique sensory experience for brand and customer interactions,” says Matthias Klauser, Sustainability Expert at Syntegon Technology, Germany.

To showcase the possibilities and the flexibility of the system, Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have previously presented the elaborate packaging concept "Pearl”. As of now, shapes of any kind can be formed from the FibreForm paper for many various applications. “FibreForm is the natural alternative where plastic has been the norm. Allowing for up to ten times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in 3D effects that make an impact,” explains Simon Johansson, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs, Sweden.

Spreads, cookies or cosmetics - all packed in paper

The new packaging system is ideal for individual portion packs and products that would usually be packed in blisters. In addition to cosmetics or samples, Shaped Paper Pods can be used to package dry, chunky or viscous food thanks to a thin barrier layer. Be it spreads, margarine, biscuits or Advent calendars in paper trays – the new TPU paper forming machine offers manufacturers a range of filling and sealing systems for sustainable packaging at an output of up to 15,000 Shaped Paper Pods per hour.

Find out more about the new Shaped Paper Pod system at the Syntegon Technology virtual show taking place from May 7 to 13, 2020.

About Syntegon Technology

Syntegon Technology is a leading global process and packaging technology provider. Formerly the packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company, headquartered in Waiblingen (Germany), has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for over 50 years. More than 6,100 employees at 30 locations in more than 15 countries generated a total revenue of 1.3 billion euros in 2019. The portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines, as well as complete systems and services. Fields of application in the pharmaceutical industry are the production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid pharmaceuticals (e.g. syringes and capsules). In the food industry, the portfolio includes process technology for confectionery as well as packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, bakery products and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products.

BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology launch joint system for Shaped Paper Pods

Posted in: Packaging Technology 04/29/2020 - 04:30
    SOLNA, Sweden, April 29, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology launch a joint system for Shaped Paper Pods
  • With this new solution, Syntegon supplies the manufacturing equipment and BillerudKorsnäs ensures the right configuration of the 3D formable FibreForm paper
  • Together with brand owners, we develop a sustainable and completely customized packaging solution regarding design, functionality and barrier properties

With the TPU paper form, fill and seal machine from Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, and the BillerudKorsnäs 3D formable FibreForm paper, a new solution is born. Shaped Paper Pods is a packaging system for uniquely shaped and right-sized packaging, with a tactile feeling reflecting the brand and product content. The new sustainable solution is ideal for product samples, inserts, refills, portion packs and disposable packaging, long awaited by brand owners with high environmental ambitions.

Unique sensory experiences

The new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine forms environmentally friendly Shaped Paper Pods with a filling volume of just a few and up to 100 milliliters. The FibreForm paper is shaped by air pressure and embossed by press force. Using heat-sealing technology, the Shaped Paper Pod can be sealed with any heat-sealable lidding materials; barriers will be completely customized to customer needs. “We achieved a perfect match of technology and material for scalable packaging solutions, which creates a unique sensory experience for brand and customer interactions,” says Matthias Klauser, Sustainability Expert at Syntegon Technology, Germany.

To showcase the possibilities and the flexibility of the system, Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have previously presented the elaborate packaging concept "Pearl”. As of now, shapes of any kind can be formed from the FibreForm paper for many various applications. “FibreForm is the natural alternative where plastic has been the norm. Allowing for up to ten times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in 3D effects that make an impact,” explains Simon Johansson, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs, Sweden.

Spreads, cookies or cosmetics - all packed in paper

The new packaging system is ideal for individual portion packs and products that would usually be packed in blisters. In addition to cosmetics or samples, Shaped Paper Pods can be used to package dry, chunky or viscous food thanks to a thin barrier layer. Be it spreads, margarine, biscuits or Advent calendars in paper trays – the new TPU paper forming machine offers manufacturers a range of filling and sealing systems for sustainable packaging at an output of up to 15,000 Shaped Paper Pods per hour.

Find out more about the new Shaped Paper Pod system at the Syntegon Technology virtual show taking place from May 7 to 13, 2020.

About Syntegon Technology

Syntegon Technology is a leading global process and packaging technology provider. Formerly the packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company, headquartered in Waiblingen (Germany), has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for over 50 years. More than 6,100 employees at 30 locations in more than 15 countries generated a total revenue of 1.3 billion euros in 2019. The portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines, as well as complete systems and services. Fields of application in the pharmaceutical industry are the production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid pharmaceuticals (e.g. syringes and capsules). In the food industry, the portfolio includes process technology for confectionery as well as packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, bakery products and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products.

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    SOLNA, Sweden, April 29, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology launch a joint system for Shaped Paper Pods
  • With this new solution, Syntegon supplies the manufacturing equipment and BillerudKorsnäs ensures the right configuration of the 3D formable FibreForm paper
  • Together with brand owners, we develop a sustainable and completely customized packaging solution regarding design, functionality and barrier properties

With the TPU paper form, fill and seal machine from Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, and the BillerudKorsnäs 3D formable FibreForm paper, a new solution is born. Shaped Paper Pods is a packaging system for uniquely shaped and right-sized packaging, with a tactile feeling reflecting the brand and product content. The new sustainable solution is ideal for product samples, inserts, refills, portion packs and disposable packaging, long awaited by brand owners with high environmental ambitions.

Unique sensory experiences

The new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine forms environmentally friendly Shaped Paper Pods with a filling volume of just a few and up to 100 milliliters. The FibreForm paper is shaped by air pressure and embossed by press force. Using heat-sealing technology, the Shaped Paper Pod can be sealed with any heat-sealable lidding materials; barriers will be completely customized to customer needs. “We achieved a perfect match of technology and material for scalable packaging solutions, which creates a unique sensory experience for brand and customer interactions,” says Matthias Klauser, Sustainability Expert at Syntegon Technology, Germany.

To showcase the possibilities and the flexibility of the system, Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have previously presented the elaborate packaging concept "Pearl”. As of now, shapes of any kind can be formed from the FibreForm paper for many various applications. “FibreForm is the natural alternative where plastic has been the norm. Allowing for up to ten times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in 3D effects that make an impact,” explains Simon Johansson, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs, Sweden.

Spreads, cookies or cosmetics - all packed in paper

The new packaging system is ideal for individual portion packs and products that would usually be packed in blisters. In addition to cosmetics or samples, Shaped Paper Pods can be used to package dry, chunky or viscous food thanks to a thin barrier layer. Be it spreads, margarine, biscuits or Advent calendars in paper trays – the new TPU paper forming machine offers manufacturers a range of filling and sealing systems for sustainable packaging at an output of up to 15,000 Shaped Paper Pods per hour.

Find out more about the new Shaped Paper Pod system at the Syntegon Technology virtual show taking place from May 7 to 13, 2020.

About Syntegon Technology

Syntegon Technology is a leading global process and packaging technology provider. Formerly the packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company, headquartered in Waiblingen (Germany), has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for over 50 years. More than 6,100 employees at 30 locations in more than 15 countries generated a total revenue of 1.3 billion euros in 2019. The portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines, as well as complete systems and services. Fields of application in the pharmaceutical industry are the production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid pharmaceuticals (e.g. syringes and capsules). In the food industry, the portfolio includes process technology for confectionery as well as packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, bakery products and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products.

BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology launch joint system for Shaped Paper Pods

Posted in: Environment 04/29/2020 - 04:30
    SOLNA, Sweden, April 29, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • BillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon Technology launch a joint system for Shaped Paper Pods
  • With this new solution, Syntegon supplies the manufacturing equipment and BillerudKorsnäs ensures the right configuration of the 3D formable FibreForm paper
  • Together with brand owners, we develop a sustainable and completely customized packaging solution regarding design, functionality and barrier properties

With the TPU paper form, fill and seal machine from Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, and the BillerudKorsnäs 3D formable FibreForm paper, a new solution is born. Shaped Paper Pods is a packaging system for uniquely shaped and right-sized packaging, with a tactile feeling reflecting the brand and product content. The new sustainable solution is ideal for product samples, inserts, refills, portion packs and disposable packaging, long awaited by brand owners with high environmental ambitions.

Unique sensory experiences

The new TPU paper form, fill and seal machine forms environmentally friendly Shaped Paper Pods with a filling volume of just a few and up to 100 milliliters. The FibreForm paper is shaped by air pressure and embossed by press force. Using heat-sealing technology, the Shaped Paper Pod can be sealed with any heat-sealable lidding materials; barriers will be completely customized to customer needs. “We achieved a perfect match of technology and material for scalable packaging solutions, which creates a unique sensory experience for brand and customer interactions,” says Matthias Klauser, Sustainability Expert at Syntegon Technology, Germany.

To showcase the possibilities and the flexibility of the system, Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have previously presented the elaborate packaging concept "Pearl”. As of now, shapes of any kind can be formed from the FibreForm paper for many various applications. “FibreForm is the natural alternative where plastic has been the norm. Allowing for up to ten times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in 3D effects that make an impact,” explains Simon Johansson, Project Manager at BillerudKorsnäs, Sweden.

Spreads, cookies or cosmetics - all packed in paper

The new packaging system is ideal for individual portion packs and products that would usually be packed in blisters. In addition to cosmetics or samples, Shaped Paper Pods can be used to package dry, chunky or viscous food thanks to a thin barrier layer. Be it spreads, margarine, biscuits or Advent calendars in paper trays – the new TPU paper forming machine offers manufacturers a range of filling and sealing systems for sustainable packaging at an output of up to 15,000 Shaped Paper Pods per hour.

Find out more about the new Shaped Paper Pod system at the Syntegon Technology virtual show taking place from May 7 to 13, 2020.

About Syntegon Technology

Syntegon Technology is a leading global process and packaging technology provider. Formerly the packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company, headquartered in Waiblingen (Germany), has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for over 50 years. More than 6,100 employees at 30 locations in more than 15 countries generated a total revenue of 1.3 billion euros in 2019. The portfolio of intelligent and sustainable technologies includes stand-alone machines, as well as complete systems and services. Fields of application in the pharmaceutical industry are the production, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid pharmaceuticals (e.g. syringes and capsules). In the food industry, the portfolio includes process technology for confectionery as well as packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, bakery products and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products.

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