Stora Enso specialises in offering renewable solutions for packaging, biomaterials, wooden construction and paper. Credit: Jan-Erik Finnberg.

Pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso and plant-based barrier coatings producer HS Manufacturing Group (HSMG) have begun a strategic collaboration.

The parties will focus on the development of Stora Enso’s formed fibre.

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Stora Enso will use HSMG’s PROTĒAN barrier technology for biodegradable and recyclable additive in its food contact packaging applications.

The additive makes fibre-based packaging resistant to water, grease and oil. The technology will help to create high-quality cellulose-based paper products.

The company will use the technology for its renewable and recyclable PureFiber product offering.

Stora Enso’s PureFiber technology can produce plastic-free, renewable, recyclable, biodegradable single-use products.

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Stora Enso Head Formed Fiber vice-president Sohrab Kazemahvazi said: “The technology partnership paves the way for meeting the needs of customers and consumers looking for more eco-friendly solutions.

“Through this collaboration, we can design next-generation barrier properties, which allow us to tap into new application areas for plastic-free products.”

HSMG chairman Samuel Mikail said: “Stora Enso’s respected leadership as a renewable materials company and outstanding reputation in product design and innovation provide a perfect opportunity to broaden the introduction of PROTĒAN as a sustainable alternative to legacy technologies.”

Stora Enso has invested €5m for the construction of new production line and infrastructure to manufacture formed fibre products at Swedish Hylte Mill.

The first products for fast-food restaurants are expected to be available for commercial use next year.