BillerudKorsnäs: A big name with big opportunities to challenge conventional packaging
The name BillerudKorsnäs (billerudkorsnas.com) may not roll off the tongue, but this global Swedish packaging company intends to elevate U.S. sustainability to new levels by challenging conventional packaging. At PACK EXPO International (Booth #E-10204), BillerudKorsnäs will launch a premium cartonboard product to the North American market while showcasing a range of innovative solutions that meet packaging industry demands for optimized sustainability, shelf-appeal and functionality.
With net sales of over U.S. $2.5 billion, BillerudKorsnäs offers world-class paper and paperboard materials and advanced technologies that deliver premium value to brand owners, converters and packaging designers. One of the most significant value propositions that BillerudKorsnäs offers customers is high sustainability performance. By sourcing raw materials from sustainably managed forests and leveraging resource-efficient manufacturing methods, BillerudKorsnäs maximizes shelf appeal while minimizing the environmental footprint. Renewable bioenergy currently accounts for more than 97% of the fuel used in BillerudKorsnäs’ production today, and the company continues to explore new methods to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions even further.