Kemi
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Power from the ecosystem During the Äänekoski project, Metsä Fibre gained valuable experience in the construction of an ecosystem and partner network around the bio product mill. The new mill will lay the foundation for a growing industrial ecosystem in Kemi, based on new bioproducts and partnerships. The dev elopment of new bioproducts is a collaborative effort involving various experts in the value chain. “The idea is to efficiently use production side streams in new biopro- ducts that generate the greatest possible added value. We do not try to do everything ourselves. We want to create a company network around the bioproduct mill, where everyone focuses on their core competence and helps promote the bio- and circular economy,” says Pehu-Lehtonen. Äänekoski offers several examples of partners using pulp or pulp pro- duction side streams as raw material for a variety of new bioproducts. These include Kuura textile fibres, a 3D fibre product for the packaging industry called Muoto®, as well as a biomethanol refinery under construc- tion. “Similar products may also be produced in Kemi. We are always on the lookout for new bioproducts. We are researching topics such as lignin con- version and the use of green liquor dregs in geopolymers.”
Through its high-quality sustainable pulp production, as well as their accompanying emerging innovations and partnerships, the bioproduct mill will secure the future of Metsä Fibre and the entire Kemi region for many decades to come. “Sustainability and fossil-free products and operations have quickly become increasingly important to our customers, and we can now meet their expectations ever more effectively.” •
Data is collected throughout the production process.
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