In addition to LUT and VTT we have a wide network of both Finnish and international companies. Results of the research project could revolutionize the markets of renewable and sustainable packaging materials. VTT researches and develops the properties of the cellulose film. LUT University, in turn, verifies packaging performance, tailors the converting process, equipment, and tooling, and examines the value chain of the new product.
Project period:
15.9.2022–14.9.2025
Project funding:
Co-funded by the European Union, Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, Regional Council of South Karelia, VTT and LUT University.
Goals
The goal is to optimize the film properties and functionality to enable novel high value applications. Food protection is naturally the top priority, but we also develop large scale production processes in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
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Contact information
Ville Leminen
Partners
Ahlstrom
Berndorf Band GmbH
CMPC Ventures SpA
Colombier Finland Oy
Domtar
DS Smith Paper Limited (GBCE)
Fiber-x Finland Oy
Fortum Power and Heat Oy
General Mills Inc.
Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Henkel AG & Co. KgaA
Joutsen paino Oy
Kelheim Fibres GmbH
Kemira Oyj
KLABIN SA
Leipa Group GmbH
LIST Technology AG
Mega Cellulose Oy
Metsä Board Oyj
MM Kotkamills Boards Oy
Neenah Gessner GmbH
Nordic Bioproducts group Oy
Paroprint Oy
Philip Morris Products SA
Pixact Oy
Solenis LLC
Sulzer Pumps Finland Oy
Suominen Oyj
Suzano SA
Sylvamo Corporation Yangi AB
Unilever R&D
UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Valmet Technologies Oy