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Adsorbi is a company focused on creating innovative biomaterials derived from cellulose. It has developed a unique bio-based foam designed to capture air pollutants, effectively absorbing pollution within microenvironments. This advanced foam not only enhances air quality but also serves as a sustainable solution for various applications, including food storage, artwork preservation, battery protection, book safeguarding, and personal care product packaging. By utilizing cellulose materials, Adsorbi aims to contribute to healthier environments while providing practical solutions for its customers.

Fiberwood is a manufacturer of eco-friendly wood fiber insulation boards, specializing in sustainable and ecological solutions for construction and packaging. Leveraging foam-forming technology, Fiberwood produces circular, fossil-free insulation and packaging materials using forestry by-products and natural fibers. The company's products serve as environmentally friendly, recyclable alternatives to traditional mineral wool insulation and cellular plastic packaging, promoting resource efficiency and sustainability. With excellent insulating properties and a commitment to eliminating plastic and fossil-based materials, Fiberwood strives to support sustainable building practices and reduce the environmental impact of packaging solutions.

FineCell is a Swedish company based in Linköping that specializes in the production of sustainable cellulose microfibers. Established in 2015 by Jonatan Henschen, Jonas Engstrand, Monica Ek, and Kloce Dongfang Li, FineCell focuses on creating renewable and high-performance nanomaterials derived from forest resources. The unique physical and chemical properties of its cellulose microfibers offer distinct advantages over competing products, making them suitable for a variety of applications, including reinforcement, barriers, and fillers in packaging and the automotive industry. FineCell's innovative materials enable manufacturers to utilize simpler and more cost-effective raw materials across diverse sectors such as packaging, paper, personal care, food, pharmaceuticals, membranes, and paints, contributing to reduced carbon footprints in production processes. The company has garnered support from Vinnova, Sweden's innovation agency, and EIT InnoEnergy.

Montinutra develops and commercializes bioactive compounds from secondary material flows in forest industrial processes to be applied in developing novel solutions in cosmetics, food, and beverage and technical chemical industries. They produce sprucegum from sawdust, which is a commercially relevant, underutilized forest industry side stream.

Adsorbi is a company focused on creating innovative biomaterials derived from cellulose. It has developed a unique bio-based foam designed to capture air pollutants, effectively absorbing pollution within microenvironments. This advanced foam not only enhances air quality but also serves as a sustainable solution for various applications, including food storage, artwork preservation, battery protection, book safeguarding, and personal care product packaging. By utilizing cellulose materials, Adsorbi aims to contribute to healthier environments while providing practical solutions for its customers.

Fiberwood is a manufacturer of eco-friendly wood fiber insulation boards, specializing in sustainable and ecological solutions for construction and packaging. Leveraging foam-forming technology, Fiberwood produces circular, fossil-free insulation and packaging materials using forestry by-products and natural fibers. The company's products serve as environmentally friendly, recyclable alternatives to traditional mineral wool insulation and cellular plastic packaging, promoting resource efficiency and sustainability. With excellent insulating properties and a commitment to eliminating plastic and fossil-based materials, Fiberwood strives to support sustainable building practices and reduce the environmental impact of packaging solutions.

Innomost is a company that specializes in developing and producing high-value bioactive ingredients derived from forest industry byproducts, particularly Finnish birch. Catering to the cosmetics and personal care industry, Innomost's product portfolio includes birch charcoal powder, birch bark powder, betulin, suberin, and azelaic acid. These ingredients are designed to facilitate innovation across various cosmetic categories, including skincare, haircare, body care, decorative cosmetics, and oral care. Innomost focuses on providing vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-free active ingredients, allowing clients to source ethically produced and biodegradable raw materials for their products.

Montinutra develops and commercializes bioactive compounds from secondary material flows in forest industrial processes to be applied in developing novel solutions in cosmetics, food, and beverage and technical chemical industries. They produce sprucegum from sawdust, which is a commercially relevant, underutilized forest industry side stream.

ExpandFibre accelerates the development of sustainable bioproducts. It upgrades pulp fibers, hemicellulose, and lignin from renewable and sustainable straw and northern wood sources into new bioproducts. The company is an R&D collaboration and an ecosystem launched by Fortum and Metsä Group.

Muoto develops a three-dimensional fiber product made of wood fibers designed for packaging. It is a functional package that combines structure, functionality, and design. The product’s layer structure creates the possibility to customize according to the application – the repertoire of different forms of packaging is endless. The products are always made fit for purpose according to the customer’s needs.

Woodio is a design-oriented company specializing in innovative material technology for bathroom applications. The company has developed a fully waterproof wood composite made from real wood chips, allowing for a variety of design options while maintaining the aesthetic appeal of natural wood. Woodio's products are fully recyclable, promoting sustainability in bathroom design. By combining functionality with environmental responsibility, Woodio aims to transform how consumers approach bathroom materials and design.

Kuura specializes in the production of fiber made out of pine and spruce. It aims to demonstrate the feasibility of a new environmentally-friendly concept, in which paper-grade pulp is converted into a novel textile fiber. The company's technology is based on a knowledge platform, which has been built by Aalto University (Finland), TITK (Germany), University of Helsinki (Finland), and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.