Metsä Board has commissioned a new extrusion coating line in Husum, Sweden. According to the company, the state-of-the-art coating line has an annual capacity of over 100,000 tonnes and represents an investment volume of 38 million euros.
The new extrusion coating line is intended to global food market and offer better availability and competitive products. Metsä Board's PE-coated paperboards are a response to the high demands of the food market and offer product safety, purity and protection.
From Fresh wood fibres
The cardboard boxes made from pure and renewable Fresh wood fibres offer an alternative to plastic for cups, plates and other takeaway packaging as well as for frozen food packaging. The cartons are also suitable for other consumer goods and food packaging. PE is currently the most common barrier material against moisture and water in food packaging.
At the Husum site, Metsä Board already operates an efficient Kraftliner machine with a capacity of 270,000 tonnes, as well as a modern production facility that went into operation at the beginning of 2016. Folding boxboard machine, which has an annual capacity of 400,000 tonnes.
„The new PE-coated cartons were developed by combining our many years of experience in cartonboard production with the latest technology. Our advantage is an integrated plant in Husum: wood procurement takes place very close to the mill and the production of pulp, board and extrusion-coated cartonboard takes place in the same plant with an excellent location at the harbour. This allows us to reduce transport and increase efficiency and Sustainability of the supply chain improve. This is important to both us and our customers,“ explains CEO Mika Joukio.
