Stora Enso

Industry

Biorefining, Construction, Cosmetics, Energy, Forestry, Industrial chemistry, Packaging & plastics, Paints & coatings, Textiles & leather, Waste & circular economy

Topics

Biomass, bagasse & waste valorisation

Role

Research / RTO — “…( ) - Coca-Cola ( ) - Aalto University (Finland) ( ) - VTT (Finland) ( ) - Chalmers University of Technology (…”

Why it is bioeconomy

Stora Enso is a major global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, with a core focus on developing bio-based materials such as lignin-based binders and other wood-derived products to replace fossil-based alternatives.

Products: Pure-Pak® carton; CKB Carrier Multipacks; Beverage cups; Liquid packaging; Corrugated beverage packaging; Performa Natura; Neoligno; Talc-free Pulp; Papira; Lignode

Certifications: ISO; GMP; FSC; PEFC; ISO 14001; ISO 9001; ISO 45001; ISO 50001

Sites 6

• Oulu, Finland Papira, Neoligno
• Montes del Plata, Uruguay Talc-free Pulp
• Imatra, Finland Lignin Granulation
• Helsinki, Finland Mass Timber Construction
• Beihai, China Pulp and Paper
• Sweden

Production, R&D and other sites from the company's website and automated research; street addresses omitted.

Applications

paper-based packaging · wood products for construction · pulp · biomaterials · juice · beer · dairy · other liquid packaging · sustainable packaging · wooden schools · carbon-reduced materials · hygiene products

Certifications (website)

ISO · GMP · FSC · PEFC · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001

Customers & partners

customers across Europe · Asia · the Americas · Elopak · IKEA · Nestlé · Coca-Cola · Aalto University (Finland) · VTT (Finland) · Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden) · KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) · RISE Institute of Technology (Sweden)

Products (website)

Pure-Pak® carton — First gable top cartons made from natural brown unbleached paperboard, creating the Naturally Pure-Pak® carton with a highly distinctive, natural look and feel. · CKB Carrier Multipacks — Sustainable solution for replacing plastic in multi-pack frames and beverage carriers for beer, dairy, and dessert. · Beverage cups — Lightweight yet durable cups designed for both hot and cold beverages, featuring advanced leak-resistant and edge-wicking prevention technologies. · Liquid packaging — Premium liquid packaging board for milk, cream, and juice that offers best-in-class product protection. · Corrugated beverage packaging — A range of corrugated packaging solutions to help beverages stand out while being cost-effective. · Performa Natura · Neoligno · Talc-free Pulp · Papira · Lignode · Cellulose Foam · Cupforma Natura

R&D facilities

Oulu Innovation Centre

Read from the company's own website: about · products · production · quality · rnd · leadership · contact · sustainability

• 2026 Latest status: The company is undergoing portfolio restructuring, including the planned separation of its Swedish forest assets into a new company, the closure of the Veitsiluoto sawmill, the planned closure of the Gruvön CLT production unit, and the closure of a softwood pulp fiberline at Skutskär. ↗ ↗ ↗

Recent news 5

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• 2026-09-22 Stora Enso suunnittelee tehtaan sulkemista Kristiinankaupungissa - Metsä - Maaseudun Tulevaisuus maaseuduntulevaisuus.fi
  Stora Enso plans to close its Kristiinankaupunki unit and consolidate a corrugated packaging production to Lahti, initiating a 3+ week negotiation with about 50 employees; production could end between May and September 2027, while the company will keep sales, customer service, …
• 2026-09-22 Stora Enso considers closing plant in Kristinestad | MarketScreener UK uk.marketscreener.com
  Stora Enso plans to permanently close its Kristinestad corrugated packaging plant and consolidate production in Lahti, affecting about 50 employees, with closure expected between May and September next year to improve efficiency and long-term competitiveness. Remaining functions …
• 2026-09-16 Stora Enso to permanently close Veitsiluoto sawmill, 60 people to be laid off | MarketScreener marketscreener.com
  Stora Enso plans to permanently close its Veitsiluoto sawmill and will lay off about 60 employees. The announcement signals a cost-cutting or restructuring move but does not detail the broader strategic rationale.
• 2026-08-28 Valmet delivers recovery boiler modification to Stora Enso Varkaus mill in Finland to improve reliability and cost efficiency valmet.com
  Stora Enso is investing in its Varkaus mill to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs by upgrading the recovery boiler, and it is entering a three-year cooperation with Valmet for process monitoring and operator training to support continuous performance improvement.
• 2026-08-10 Stora Enso May Cut 35 Jobs at Uimaharju Mills pulpapernews.com
  Stora Enso is planning restructuring at its Uimaharju pulp mill and sawmill in Joensuu, Finland, potentially cutting up to 35 of about 380 employees to improve competitiveness amid weak, volatile demand and uncertain global markets.

Events

World Bio Markets

Years

2024–2026

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Ownership & investors 5

Partners & deals 1

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Registry identifiers

• ISIN Helsinki: FI0009005953, FI0009005961
• ISIN Stockholm: FI0009007603, FI0009007611

Funding

• Latest round: Post ipo debt · 2026-04-01

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