{"id":11739,"date":"2026-02-17T05:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11739"},"modified":"2026-02-17T05:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:46:08","slug":"thorlabs-adopts-stora-ensos-wood-based-foam-for-protective-packaging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=11739","title":{"rendered":"Thorlabs adopts Stora Enso\u2019s wood-based foam for protective packaging"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Emballageteknik contributed its experience in packaging to adapt the Papira material. Credit: Stora Enso\/ Thorlabs Sweden\/ Emballageteknik. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Thorlabs Sweden has adopted Stora Enso\u2019s Papira biodegradable, wood-based cellulose foam for packing its optical and electronic equipment.<\/p>\n

Emballageteknik contributed its experience in packaging to tailor Papira into a solution suitable for precision products to replace traditional fossil-based foams.<\/p>\n

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The design process aimed to deliver shock protection and ensure clean handling and consistent equipment performance.<\/p>\n

Thorlabs Sweden development manager Olle Rosenqvist said: \u201cFor us, protection and cleanliness are critical. Papira has proven that a bio-based material can meet our technical requirements while supporting our sustainability ambitions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stora Enso said that the project demonstrates that environmental considerations can be incorporated into high-performance packaging.<\/p>\n

The partners report that this packaging has met requirements for industrial use, particularly in electronics and optics sectors where protective packaging is essential.<\/p>\n

Emballageteknik\u2019s sustainability and quality manager Lucas Pont\u00e9n commented: \u201cThis project shows what\u2019s possible when material innovation and converting expertise come together. Papira performs well as shock protection and is a good bio-based alternative to traditional foam solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Papira is a recyclable material aimed at reducing plastics and waste in packaging.<\/p>\n

In December 2025, Stora Enso collaborated with<\/a>\u00a0Krekelberg Flock Products and Flocktechniek \u2013 C&B Innovations to create a flocked version of Papira, turning the material into a 3D substrate with a velvet-like surface.<\/p>\n

Last July, Stora Enso partnered\u00a0with<\/a> German water jet cutting company Novapor for a pilot project using Papira. At the time, Novapor said it was identifying clients where the solution suits both practical and branding purposes.<\/p>\n

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