Stora Enso, the Finnish renewable materials company, has introduced Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) aimed at a wide range of consumer packaging applications. The launch follows the commissioning of a new consumer board production facility in Oulu, Finland, and marks a strategic addition to the company’s expanding portfolio of sustainable packaging materials.
Performa Nova is designed for sectors including dry, chilled, and frozen foods, as well as confectionery, and is produced using FiberLight Tec, Stora Enso’s proprietary technology that enables the creation of “superior yet lightweight board”. This innovation “improves efficiency by reducing the amount of raw material required.”
The new board is engineered to deliver “high levels of stiffness, compression strength, and a smooth surface finish suitable for detailed, high-quality printing.” The company emphasises its food-safe design, with the option to integrate protective barrier coatings. Performa Nova is available in grammages ranging from 200g/m² to 315g/m², offering brand owners and converters flexibility across a range of packaging needs.
“At the core of Performa Nova is a breakthrough in how we approach strength and sustainability,” said Tuomas Puonti, Vice President, Product Development, Stora Enso Packaging Materials. “By leveraging our FiberLight Tec technology, we’ve been able to develop a product that supports brand owners’ and converters’ efficiency goals while maintaining the high standards required for protecting packaged products.”
Stora Enso continues to position itself at the forefront of circular and sustainable packaging systems, offering adaptable packaging solutions made from renewable resources.
Earlier this month, the company reported €2.36bn ($2.68bn) in first-quarter 2025 sales, representing a 9.1% year-on-year increase, reflecting its strong momentum across product innovation and production capacity.
