Norske Skog Saugbrugs develops new technology to produce better paper and new products
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Norske Skog has been granted NOK 6.5 million from Innovation Norway for two
projects. For further development of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), or so-
called nanocellulose, it has been granted NOK 4.5 million, while for the
development of fibreboard the total support is NOK 2.0 million.
Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a renewable product and has several
interesting applications. MFC will be a new commodity that will enhance paper-
based products. In addition, MFC can over time be developed as a replacement for
plastic products, as well as a thickening substance in various products such as
paint.
- If we succeed in producing MFC with this technology and use it in our paper
production, this could reduce our costs and make us more competitive in the
future. At the same time, the MFC competence will be useful for the entire
group, says Sven Ombudstvedt, President and CEO of Norske Skog.
Innovation Norway has already funded a pre-built pilot plant for MFC-production
at Saugbrugs, which will open later this year. This plant has a capacity of
about 1 ton per day.
- Our strategy is to develop new fiber and energy products in synergy with our
paper production. The MFC plant can be one of the leading facilities in the
world, and may eventually give Norske Skog a unique knowledge to produce new
environmentally friendly and renewable products in the future, says Kjell Arve
Kure, CEO of Norske Skog Saugbrugs.
The main purpose of the MFC-project is to develop MFC from thermomechanical pulp
(TMP), which is the main raw material for paper. The pilot project is budgeted
at NOK 18.4 million of which Innovation Norway's funding share is NOK 4.5
million.
Microfibrillated cellulose has received increased attention in forestry
industrial research in recent years. The material has special characteristics
and can be applied in a number of areas. Research and production of MFC has so
far been based on chemical cellulose pulp (sulphate and sulphite pulp). Only a
handful larger production facilities exists. Production of MFC from
thermomechanical pulp (TMP) is entirely new.
- The pulp and paper industry in the region of Østfold has shown a great ability
and willingness to change. This is a resource-intensive work with high risks. We
support projects to give the industry the best possible conditions for success,
says senior advisor Erlend Ystrøm Hårtveit in Innovation Norway.
- Creating new businesses at Norske Skog Saugbrugs is a future-oriented
development within a traditional industry. The projects are based on world-class
wood fibre competence, creating new jobs in south-east Norway, says Hårtveit.
Norske Skog has also received NOK 2.0 million in funding from Innovation Norway
to develop fibreboard. Preliminary test results show the boards to have a solid
structure, light weight and excellent insulation capabilities. The project
funding will cover the building of a pilot plant to develop necessary production
techniques to realize full-scale production of the new fibreboards. The boards
will be tested and developed in collaboration with potential customers in the
construction industry. The project aim is to realize full-scale production
within a short time frame.
Oslo, 4 July 2016
Norske Skog
Communications and Public Affairs
For further information:
Media: Financial markets:
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Carsten Dybevig Tom Rogn
Mob: (+47) 917 63 117 Mob: (+47) 948 55 659
For Norske Skog Saugbrugs: For Innovation Norway:
Managing Director Region of Oslo, Akershus and Østfold
Kjell Arve Kure Senior adviser Erlend Ystrøm Haartveit
Mob: + 47 975 38 276 Mob: +47 480 76 409
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