Norske Skog Saugbrugs awarded research funding for nanocellulose and biocomposite investment

Norske Skog Saugbrugs, together with its research and industry partners, has been granted NOK 60 million in research funding from the Research Council of Norway and Innovation Norway under the Green Platform Programme. The portfolio of products to be developed aims to remove or greatly reduce the use of petroleum-based raw materials and harmful materials, as well as to contribute to increased recycling of plastics.

«It is through research and innovation that we create tomorrow’s sustainable society. Green platform is an important measure to ensure profitable green transition, and will help us become more skilled at scaling up and linking research to the market», says Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Trade and Industry (Labour Party).

CEO of Norske Skog, Sven Ombudstvedt, says: «Norske Skog will connect strong professional R&D environments to develop unique and sustainable nanocellulose and biocomposite products that the world will demand more of in the future. Our unique fibre expertise will be a valuable contribution in creating sustainable commercial value chains by utilising recycled and renewable raw materials».

Through the Green Platform Programme, the Norwegian Government wants research and technology development to create green and sustainable solutions and products, and stimulate to more investment from Norwegian companies. The government prioritises collaborative relationships that utilise synergies from several R&D environments and business value chains. The purpose is to create green jobs and a more sustainable future. The Government’s investment programme is managed through the Research Council of Norway, Innovation Norway, Siva and ENOVA.

«It is very positive that Norwegian forestry can be utilised as a high-quality raw material to create new materials that the world demands. We create value in Norway by selling a processed product, but we also contribute to more sustainable recycling of plastics and reduce the use of fossil raw materials», says Minister of Agriculture and Food, Sandra Borch (Centre Party).
more at: https://www.norskeskog.com/investors/press-releases/english-press-releases/norske-skog-saugbrugs-awarded-research-funding-for-nanocellulose-and-biocomposite-investment?PID=4684&M=NewsV2&Action=1

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