Stora Enso

OEM : Pulp and Paper

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Helsinki, Finland

HEL: STERV

We are the renewable materials company. Part of the global bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow. Stora Enso has approximately 21,000 employees and our sales in 2022 were EUR 11.7 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs (SEOAY).

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Kolon Industries to make 100% plant-based eco-friendly plastic

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๐Ÿ”– Topics: Partnership

๐Ÿข Organizations: Kolon Industries, Stora Enso


Kolon Industries Inc.โ€™s Future Technology Institute announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with Stora Enso Oyj, a global biomaterials leader from Finland, to develop eco-friendly plastics.

The two companies will focus on creating polyethylene furanoate (PEF) products, which are next-generation bioplastics. Leveraging Kolon Industriesโ€™ polymer plastics manufacturing and processing technology and Stora Ensoโ€™s raw material development capabilities, they aim to produce 100% natural and environmentally friendly plastic. PEF is made from plant-based raw materials and boasts superior hardness, heat resistance and gas barrier properties compared to polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common petrochemical plastic. It has the potential to replace existing beverage bottles and food packaging.

Read more at Korea Economic Daily

Sustainable Wooden Turbine Blades for the Wind Energy Industry

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๐Ÿ”– Topics: Partnership

๐Ÿญ Vertical: Wood

๐Ÿข Organizations: Stora Enso, Voodin Blades


Stora Enso and Voodin Blade Technology GmbH have signed a partnership agreement to develop sustainable wind turbine blades from wood. Under the agreement, the two companies are committed to developing sustainable alternatives for wind turbine blades and creating a competitive and reliable supply chain. They are currently producing and installing a 20 m blade for a 0.5 MW turbine and have plans for an 80 m blade.

Read more at AZO Materials