Fiber is no longer just about paper. 

Across industries, wood and cellulose are being transformed into advanced biomaterials, sustainable textiles, and renewable energy sources. These innovations are reshaping how we think about circular production, reducing fossil dependency, and unlocking new business opportunities. 

In this bonus episode we are asking Stefan Thorburn, Senior Principal Scientist at ABB Corporate Research, how is this shift happening and what role is technology playing in enabling it? 

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ABB in pulp and paper

ABB's end-to-end solutions for pulping and papermaking support the entire value chain - from woodyard to shipment, from mill to enterprise. We are committed to ongoing lifecycle, evolution support and development of next-generation technologies driving the modern mill transformation.

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Pulp and paper industry references

We are proud to have supported pulp, paper, packaging and tissue customers for more than 100 years, creating lasting impact by bringing together our three pillars.

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Pulp and paper's journey to net zero

Pulp and paper will play an important role in the decarbonization of the world. The industry is uniquely positioned in that its raw material can be sustainably grown, recycled multiple times, and supports a carbon cycle. However decarbonization is also one of the biggest challenges the industry faces. The papermaking process is energy-intensive and needs a large amount of water. To ensure a viable future, the sector urgently needs to reduce its carbon emissions and improve its management of resources.

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How the pulp and paper industry is turning the page for a sustainable future

From paper-based alternatives to plastic in packaging, to utilizing biomass for energy, to closing the book on fast fashion with renewable textile fibers, innovations in the pulp and paper value chain can make a truly positive impact on the world. In fact, the pulp and paper sector is critical to enabling the world’s transition to a circular economy and low carbon society.

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Metsä Fibre's Kemi Mill achieves reliable electrification with ABB

Metsä Fibre's bioproduct mill in Kemi, Finland is the most efficient wood processing mill in the northern hemisphere and the largest investment in the history of the Finnish forest industry. ABB played a pivotal role in this landmark project, serving as the supplier of comprehensive electrification and drive technology solutions.

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