SCA's pulp mill in Östrand, Sweden, has a capacity of 400,000 tonnes of chlorine-free, bleached softwood sulphate pulp, and is adapted for production of pulp for both tissue and publication papers.
Approximately half of SCA's pulp production is used in the Group's manufacture of tissue and publication papers. The remaining pulp is sold to external customers. Östrand also produces chemical thermo mechanical pulp (CTMP).
Market position
Chlorine-free, bleached sulphate pulp is marketed under the Celeste brand. Celeste is used in a large number of applications including publication paper and tissue.
Chemical thermo mechanical pulp, CTMP, is sold under the brand CTMP Star and CTMP Star Fluff. CTMP Star is used in production of tissue and cartonboard and is particularly suitable for liquid board. The main applications for CMTP Star Fluff are personal care products, such as incontinence products and feminine hygiene products as well as baby diapers.
Strategy
Pulp grades based on the unique properties of Nordic fibres are being further developed to make them more competitive.