01-05-2025
Stora Enso expands core packaging material offering with next-gen FBB
Finnish packaging company Stora Enso has introduced Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) for consumer packaging.
The material is intended for use in a range of consumer packaging sectors, including dry, chilled, and frozen foods, as well as confectionery.
The launch follows the activation of a new consumer board production facility in Oulu, Finland.
Performa Nova, which extends Stora Enso's packaging materials range, is manufactured using the company's FiberLight Tec technology.
This process enables the production of superior yet lightweight board, improving efficiency by reducing the amount of raw material required.
The company claims that its new FBB solution delivers high levels of stiffness, compression strength, and a smooth surface finish suitable for detailed, high-quality printing.
Designed with food safety in mind, Performa Nova can be combined with protective barrier coatings. It is offered in a variety of grammages, from 200g/m² to 315g/m², allowing flexibility across different packaging uses.
This addition to Stora Enso's cartonboard line strengthens its offering of renewable materials.
The company continues to focus on supplying adaptable packaging solutions while supporting a move towards circular and sustainable packaging systems.
Stora Enso Packaging Materials product development vice-president Tuomas Puonti said: 'At the core of Performa Nova is a breakthrough in how we approach strength and sustainability.
'By leveraging our FiberLight Tec technology, we've been able to develop a product that supports brand owners' and converters' efficiency goals while maintaining the high standards required for protecting packaged products.'
Earlier this month, Stora Enso posted €2.36bn ($2.68bn) in first-quarter 2025 sales, up 9.1% year-on-year.
"Stora Enso expands core packaging material offering with next-gen FBB" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand.
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