Stora Enso is strengthening its packaging materials portfolio with the launch of Performa Nova, a next-generation folding boxboard (FBB) designed for consumer packaging.
Announced on April 29, the new product combines high material yield with robust performance, targeting markets such as dry, frozen, and chilled foods, as well as chocolate and confectionery.
Performa Nova is now available for customer orders following the start-up of Stora Enso’s new consumerboard production line in Oulu, Finland. The launch reflects a major investment in fiber-based packaging and underscores the company’s commitment to renewable and recyclable material solutions.
Developed using Stora Enso’s proprietary FiberLight Tec™ technology, Performa Nova delivers a lightweight yet strong board, enabling greater material efficiency without compromising packaging strength or print quality. "At the core of Performa Nova is a breakthrough in how we approach strength and sustainability," said Tuomas Puonti, Vice President of Product Development at Stora Enso Packaging Materials.
Offering excellent stiffness, compression strength, and a smooth surface for high-quality printing, the board is designed for food safety and can be combined with barrier coatings for enhanced protection. Available in grammages ranging from 200 to 315 g/m², Performa Nova supports a wide range of packaging applications.
With this launch, Stora Enso reinforces its role as a leader in renewable packaging innovation, providing customers with flexible supply options and advancing the transition toward circular packaging solutions.
About Stora Enso:
Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world. Headquartered in Finland and Sweden, the company focuses on replacing fossil-based materials with innovative, sustainable solutions, contributing to a circular bioeconomy.
