It's in our DNA to develop new unique properties

The expertise offered by SCA R&D Centre covers the entire value chain, from raw materials to the final products, whether it´s advanced analytical services or customer-unique R&D projects. Covering both NBSK and CTMP pulp. In SCA R&D Centre, we have several advanced labs, pilot machines and we have also built-up facilities that are specially designed for innovation races together with our customers. In addition our experienced researchers and specialists work closely with external partners, including the Mid Sweden University.

Close cooperation with our customers is the highest priority in our product development as we strive to enhance our customers’ compettiveness, some examples:

Joint development projects

• Optimization of the furnish – fiber blends and chemical additives
• Assist in the development of fine-tuning the beating process
•  Development of bespoke, customer specific CTMP pulp
• Benchmark studies 
• Process mapping and refiner optimization
• Advanced chemical analysis
• New products and fiber surface modification

Innovation races

• A unique agile process to boost innovation or to solve problems
• Multi-functional groups focusing on the same task