Stora Enso's Performa 2S board is gaining market share in the category of two-side coated folding boxboard, which is used for high-quality graphical and packaging products. Since its market launch over a year ago, the board has quickly increased its domination in its product category.
Stora Enso is investing EUR 137 million in building a new power plant at the Ostroleka Mill site in Poland. The power plant project is scheduled to start immediately and to be completed in the third quarter of 2010.
A revolutionary new barrier coating, which is both water and grease resistant, has been developed by Europe`s leading corrugated cardboard packaging manufacturer, Smurfit Kappa.
Stora Enso launches new Performa Alto board for high-quality folding cartons. The board offers excellent print results and a bright surface, making it ideal for cosmetics and luxury packaging. Performa Alto is available in grammages from 200 to 350 gsm.
M-real Consumer Packaging has launched two durable, wet strength label papers which have been designed to withstand the damp conditions of chiller cabinets and refrigerators.
The German paper processing association WPV has announced at interpack 2008 that sales of paper and board packaging increased by a further 11.3% to Euro 9.66 billion in 2007.