03 Feb 2022 --- Stora Enso is investing €8 million (US$9.1 million) to double its formed fiber production capacity in Europe. With new machinery in Hylte, Sweden, the company is aiming to meet increasing demand for low-carbon material. The investment will further strengthen its position as a leading provider of renewable materials, it says. Formed fiber is recyclable and biodegradable, and can be used to replace plastics in a wide range of applications.Sohrab Kazemahvazi, senior vice president and head of formed fiber at Stora Enso tells PackagingInsights: “Consumers want eco-friendly foodservice packaging that is convenient to use and easy to recycle. PureFiber by Stora Enso is appealing to eco-conscious brands who want to communicate eco-friendliness, circularity and low-carbon choices.”
