Woodcomposite Sweden vände skutan och gick från minus till plus. Europa och Kina är stora marknader – men svenska kunder är fortsatt svårflörtade.

– Vi har ett bra momentum just nu. Från och med nästa vecka går vi upp i ytterligare ett skift för att kunna leverera ut den ökade orderingången, säger vd Renato Cosic.

Vi träffar honom och säljchef Filip Johansson en varm och solig dag i början av juni när hela den stora anläggningen i Hyltebruk doftar av trä. Företaget med rötter här, i Stora Enso, blev för två år sedan uppköpta av Sweden Timber Group. Materialet och varumärket DuraSense började man dock utveckla redan 2014 och fyra år senare kom man i gång med egen tillverkning av råmaterialet som idag består av ett 20-tal olika recept. Träfiberinblandningen varierar mellan 20 och 55 procent och den polymera inblandningen består av PP (biobaserad eller fossil) och PE (biobaserad).

– Nyttan är väldigt stor med ett biomaterial. Du sänker CO2-utsläppen rejält och kan till och med nå ett negativt CO2-avtryck samt sänka cykeltiden i produktion med 15–20 procent. IR-sortering av vårt material är fullt möjligt för att underlätta återvinningen och du behöver inte blanda in något nytt råvarumaterial de tre-fyra första återvinnings­cyklerna, säger Filip.

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Sweden Timber has signed an agreement to acquire Aspa pulp mill. Pulp from Aspa mill is used in a number of special applications. This complements and strengthens Sweden Timber’s position on the global market. This is completely in line with Sweden Timber’s strategy to be an obvious alternative for all the customers’ needs.

Sweden Timber is a Swedish owned company that produce wood, paper and woodcomposite products for a global market. The business today consists of sawmills, planning mills, paper mill and production of granulate in biocomposite where wood replace plastic. Aspa pulp mill produces bleached and unbleached softwood pulp that is used in a broad range of applications in paper and sold globally. It has an annual capacity of approximately 200 000 tonnes and 174 employees.

The acquisition of Aspa will be another step in our strategy to continue growing and developing the company. Through this acquisition, Sweden Timber broadens its existing product portfolio containing paper, wood products and biocomposite with pulp. Together with the team at Aspa mill we will continue to provide high quality products to our customers.

About Sweden Timber
Sweden Timber is a Swedish owned company that produce wood, paper and woodcomposite products for a global market. The business today consists of sawmills, planning mills, paper mill and production of biocomposite granulate. Production sites are located in Malmbäck, Hjortkvarn, Skillingaryd, Mora and Hyltebruk.

More information about Sweden Timber: www.swedentimber.se, www.hyltepaper.com and
www.woodcompounds.com

For information contact: mikael@swedentimber.se Phone: +46 721 888 688

Woodcomposite Sweden AB is excited to formally announce an extension of our collaboration with Nature Line Cutlery Oy through a long-term agreement. This partnership guarantees our continued supply of innovative and eco-friendly products.

Our commitment at Woodcomposite Sweden AB has always been to lead the way in sustainability within the industry. By deepening our relationship with Nature Line Cutlery Oy, we are not only securing the raw materials that meet our high standards but are also embarking on a joint venture in product development.

This extended collaboration will enhance the ability to provide consumers with renewable and sustainable cutlery options. We believe that through this partnership, more people will have the opportunity to choose reusable and environmentally friendly products for their daily use, aligning with our vision of reducing the ecological footprint.

Together, we are set to explore new frontiers in utilizing industrial side-streams, as well as renewable resources, to craft products that do not compromise on quality or the environment.

Discover more at Nature Lines website. 
www.natureline.fi

Well renowned and independent third party institute, Intertek has determined that the PP Bound on Wood Fiber with Maleic Anhydride is in compliance with applicable US FDA food contact regulations and safe for its intended use as long as the limitation listed in the test report is followed.

The manufacturer of the final food contact article containing this product is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable US FDA regulations to ensure that the finished food contact article is compliant for its intended use.

For the EU, as determined by the Phase One Regulatory Compliance Review, each component of the PP Bound on Wood Fiber with Maleic Anhydride has an applicable EU regulatory status for use in food contact applications. Intertek further concluded that the final product as produced by the client isrequired to pass both SML and OML testing as outlined in the applicable EU regulations. Subsequently, the testing required by EU 10/2011 was conducted, and the results were found to be in compliance.

In summary, based on all aspects of the assessment described above, Intertek has determined that the PP Bound on Wood Fiber with Maleic Anhydride is in compliance with applicable EU food contact regulations and safe for its intended end use.

For the full testing report please contact us directly, information can be found under contacts. 

General information.

EUDR(The European deforestation regulation)

EUDR no 20023/1115 is a regulation that shall be active from 30:th of December 2024.

It’s aim is to minimise the EU’s contribution to deforestation and badly managed forests in the world and at the same time promote the consumption of products from well-managed forests in the EU.

EUDR replaces in time the EU Timber regulation.

At Woodcomposite Sweden AB, we are currently working with the implementation of the EU deforestation regulation, and we are following the European Commission’s information on the subject.

We are in close collaboration with log and fiber suppliers but likewise independent governing bodies such as Biometria, a well renowned registration system of harvested logs in Sweden. Woodcomposite Sweden AB follows the generally set directives in the regulation and will provide requested data once the reporting structure of this regulation is defined. Note that for now, there is no official data gathering process or decision on how the regulation will be applied. Woodcomposite Sweden AB solely utilizes wood fibres from FSC certified sources in Sweden.

Due Diligence and risk assessments have started. Our group company supply chain and IT are already working on designing a robust solution to receive and manage the EUDR Reference Numbers and geolocational data, creating appropriate data flows that can communicate with the information system TRACES which is central in upholding all reference numbers and due diligence information.

We are also committed to provide accurate information to our customers on time to enable demonstration of their compliance with the EUDR.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information as we continue to follow this process closely.

At Woodcomposite Sweden, our vision is to contribute to the common good by creating products that actively reduce CO₂ emissions. We achieve this by using renewable resources such as wood and biobased polymers derived from plants. Our commitment extends to supporting the Swedish forestry industry, a cornerstone of our nation’s heritage and a key player in global sustainability efforts.

Swedish forests have experienced significant growth over the past decades, today covering apr. 70% of the Swedish land amounting to 28 million hectares. Since the 1950s, the volume of standing timber in Sweden has nearly doubled, increasing by approximately 80%. This growth is a testament to effective and sustainable forest management practices that ensure a net annual increase in forest resources while supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Source: Swedish Forest Agency (Skogsstyrelsen)

Young, rapidly growing trees play a crucial role in carbon sequestration. They absorb carbon dioxide at a faster rate compared to older trees because their growth rate is higher, leading to more efficient carbon capture and storage in their biomass. This process not only helps mitigate climate change but also contributes to healthier and more resilient forest ecosystems.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

By leveraging the strength of Swedish forestry and utilizing advanced renewable materials, Woodcomposite Sweden is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for generations to come. We strive to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility, ensuring that our natural resources continue to thrive and benefit the common good.

“This will be another step in our plan to continue growing and developing the company,” says the group’s owner Mikael Arvidsson.

Through the acquisition, Sweden Timber expands its existing product portfolio containing paper and sawn wood products with wood fiber composite. The business was started in 2018 by Stora Enso and is today a global supplier to those who wish to replace traditional plastic with a more environmentally friendly alternative.

Sweden Timber has for a long time been the main supplier of fiber raw material for the biocomposite. With the acquisition, a long-term supply of raw materials for the biocomposite production is secured with opportunities to grow.

We look forward to continuing to drive innovation and growth together with the team by ensuring quality and products that create value for our customers.

Stora Enso and the team have done a fantastic job developing the products within biocomposite, where 1kg of wood fiber replaces 2kg of oil. We look positively on the future, there are endless plastic products that can be replaced with our more environmentally friendly alternative for one sustainable future, for real.

FrostPharma has together with Mälarplast, and in collaboration with Stora Enso, developed a range of new hazardous waste containers consisting of a renewable material, biocomposites. A material made of Nordic wood fibers and bio-based PP.

“The product line is called WoodSafe®, and it consists of seven containers in different sizes. They are already in use, the results are great, and it’s been well received by the market,” says Peter Wall CEO Mälarplast.

A life cycle assessment performed by an independent party looked at WoodSafe® waste container’s environmental impact and compared the material to the most common alternatives available in the market. It showed that by using a WoodSafe® container you can lower the CO2 emissions by up to 66% compared to when using a container from virgin plastic.

“Our mission was to lower the carbon footprint from the healthcare sector and create a sustainable, yet safe, alternative to today’s products,” says Henrik Alfredsson from FrostPharma.

The result is WoodSafe®, manufactured in Sweden with renewable raw materials. The containers are easy to implement as they have the same sizes and the same handling as the ones traditionally used.

Clinical waste containers are the 3^rd biggest source of plastic waste in the healthcare sector. Danderyd’s Hospital in Sweden is one hospital who identified the impact a switch to WoodSafe waste containers can make.

“This new product reduces our climate impact. The only difference from the old waste container is that it smells like wood. Otherwise, no difference, they are great and easy to work with,” says Johanna Albert, Anesthesiologist, Danderyd’s Hospital.

WoodSafe® products are approved according to UN3291, ISO23907 and ADR.

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Discovering the UV stability of woodcompounds has been a focus of our extensive testing efforts. Our results indicate that for a wide range of pertinent applications, the necessary UV thresholds have been successfully met, making our materials suitable for direct sunlight exposure. This achievement follows the development of our Prime family in 2021, intended to supplant high-performance polymers like PPGF, HIPS, and ABS, with applications spanning electronics casings and components, helmets, safety products, and automotive interiors. Customer pilot feedback, particularly regarding UV performance, has driven us to conduct numerous tests, ultimately leading to successful enhancements. The tests, executed on representative high-performance material samples, included exposure to UV light for 500 and 1000 hours, simulating long-term exposure under various conditions worldwide. Our findings indicate that mechanical properties generally remain stable, with observed changes primarily in surface and visual aspects. These changes depend on the specific test conditions, the inclusion of color and UV-masterbatch, with color selection affecting the degree of whitening. To ensure optimal UV performance, we recommend combining UV additives with a color masterbatch, thereby meeting the necessary UV levels for a wide array of outdoor applications.”