All BillerudKorsnäs articles
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ArticleSurface-treated paper for medical cold seal coatings revealed by Billerud
Billerud has launched a virgin fibre, surface-treated paper for non-sterile synthetic cold seal coatings in medical applications, including plaster packaging and wrapping for single-use gloves.
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ArticleMoelven Wood substitutes shrink wrap with Billerud paper packaging
Moelven Wood is working with Billerud to develop a paper-based packaging solution for its wooden interior panels, intended as a replacement plastic shrink wrap.
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ArticleBillerud wraps toilet and kitchen paper in machine-glazed kraft paper
Billerud has released its machine-glazed kraft paper to wrap toilet and kitchen paper rolls – claiming to offer recyclability, biodegradability, and the same strength as polyethylene alternatives, alongside reduced carbon emissions.
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ArticleBillerud CEO Christoph Michalski on its growth strategy investments in the US and Norway
“I look forward to taking on the challenge of developing BillerudKorsnäs to reach its full potential,” said Christoph Michalski, CEO of Billerud, when taking up the post in the summer of 2020. Lots has happened since he got started – the major acquisition of Verso in the United States is one example, and the recently announced partnership with Viken Skog in Norway another. Sitting down with Bo Wallteg – editor-in-chief at nord emballage (where this article originally appeared) – over lunch at HK, Michalski elaborated on his thoughts on the US and Norway and what awaits around the corner.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs launches sack paper with no plastic film
Performance White Barrier is a new sack paper from BillerudKorsnäs, where a coating replaces the plastic film barrier commonly found in paper sacks.
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ArticleShareholder approval for BillerudKorsnäs acquisition of Verso
At a special meeting of Verso’s shareholders, BillerudKorsnäs’ acquisition of Verso was approved with the transaction expected to close in late March or April 2022.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs to acquire Verso in bid to expand virgin fibre paper provision
BillerudKorsnäs has entered a merger agreement to acquire Verso, a leading producer of coated papers in North America, for a purchase price of approximately USD$825, with the transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2022.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs launches two super-light cartonboard grades
BillerudKorsnäs is introducing two new low grammages of its flagship cartonboard product, CrownBoard Prestige, which it says are particularly suited for the graphical industry.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs looks to open up new possibilities for paper tubes with launch of material
BillerudKorsnäs and Aisa are launching a new material that they say can replace plastics on tube shoulders and sleeves without compromising on user experience.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs launches new generation of coated liner
In terms of strength, print appearance and sustainability, BillerudKorsnäs says that its new Pure DecorX coated liner opens up “great improvement potential” for decorative corrugated packaging.
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ArticleEU beverage carton industry sets out 2030 sustainability roadmap
ACE, a body representing European beverage carton manufacturers, and its members SIG Combibloc, BillerudKorsnäs, Elopak, Stora Enso, and Tetra Pak, have set out a number of new sustainability pledges.
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ArticleFreeForm Packaging AB launches one-sided paper-based laminate
FreeForm Packaging is launching a new stretchable paper laminate based on 85% paper.
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ArticleLeading paperboard producers collaborate to tackle sustainability challenges in food packaging industry
Tetra Pak has introduced a new collaborative innovation model with leading paperboard producers, a move aimed at tackling the food packaging industry's sustainability challenges.
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ArticlePartnership between BASF and BillerudKorsnäs results in new home-compostable paper laminate
BASF and the Swedish packaging material manufacturer BillerudKorsnäs have jointly developed a new home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging.
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ArticleACE announces increased recycling rate for beverage cartons
ACE, the Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment, has announced that the recycling rate for beverage cartons in the EU rose to 51% in 2019 – representing a continued year-on-year increase.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs and AB Group Packaging reveal new reusable paper bag
BillerudKorsnäs and AB Group Packaging have revealed a new reusable paper bag made from high stretch, tear-resistant FibreForm material.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs and Syntegon launch paper-based flow wrap alternative
BillerudKorsnäs has collaborated with Syntegon Technology to launch Recyclable Flow Wrap, a paper-based packaging solution that seeks to enable a shift from conventional plastic to renewable and recyclable materials.
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ArticleHow far can paper replace plastics?
Barrier properties in paper packaging have come on significantly in recent years – so much so that some would argue they can now equal plastics when it comes to product protection. But can they really ‘replace’ plastics?
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs launches three-ply kraftliner
BillerudKorsnäs has launched Pure Performance, a white top kraftliner that it says combines “high strength, excellent printability, and purity in one material”.
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ArticleBillerudKorsnäs introduces new life cycle assessment tool for packaging
BillerudKorsnäs has unveiled a new tool that evaluates the environmental impact of different packaging solutions.