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Paperboard insights

Gain knowledge about paperboard as a packaging material, be inspired by what others have achieved using paperboards from Holmen or learn more about how we work with innovation.

Paperboard know-how

Get the basic facts about paperboard as a packaging material. Holmen's paperboard knowledge material speaks to designers, printers or anyone interested in paperboard as a packaging or print medium.

About paperboard

Learn about paperboard for premium packaging: its process, various kinds of paperboards and how fresh and recycled fibres depend on each other.

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How to choose paperboard

What’s the right packaging for your product? The answer to that question depends on several things. That’s why we have put together a helpful guide for you.

Guide: How to choose paperboard

Graphics Handbook

Our Graphic Handbook gives both the designer and printer basic knowledge about paperboard and its possibilities.

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Paperboard Manual

Our Paperboard Manual contains information about paperboard appearance and performance properties, their interdependencies, as well as conversion methods and the requirements they place on paperboard properties.

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General Technical Information

Find advice and recommendations about various kinds of paperboard and how the paperboard material should be used in our General Technical Information section.

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Innovation

Innovation has been a core value at Holmen since we started paperboard manufacturing in 1963. Learn more about our efforts to ensure high-performing, eco-friendly paperboard products.

Product development

With our commitment to research and development, we aim to maintain our position as industry innovators, focusing on continuously improving our paperboard products Invercote®, Incada® and Inverform®.

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Packaging prototypes

To shape the future of packaging, brands must challenge old truths and explore new possibilities. We collaborate with partners across the packaging value chain to highlight how brands can create new packaging concepts using bio-based materials. 

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Paperboard for all end-use areas

Explore end-use areas where our paperboard has proven to be a good choice as packaging material.

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Cosmetics and beauty packaging

Convey beauty, stand out on shelves, and be sustainable with the right paperboard packaging.

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Wines and spirits packaging

Create shelf impact and protect your wine or spirits products with the right paperboard packaging.

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Food and confectionery packaging

Achieve functional and protective food and confectionery packaging by selecting the right paperboard material.

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Pharma and medical device packaging

Get inspiration for your pharma or medical device packaging, and learn what matters when choosing paperboard material.

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Consumer goods packaging

Elevate your consumer goods packaging with the right paperboard material.

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Cards

Paperboard cards are produced using 100 per cent natural materials and are therefore fully recyclable and biodegradable.

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Holmen produces premium paperboard and innovative paper products suitable for multiple packaging solutions and graphical applications. Conscious customers appreciate our products due to their product properties and low climate impact. We use fresh fibres from sustainably managed forests and have four production facilities in Sweden and the UK. 

Our paperboards are developed for purposeful packaging solutions and graphical applications in sectors including cosmetics, electronics, pharmaceuticals and food. 

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