Our story
Our proud history and roots in the forestry and paper industry go back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: A world leading company in high performance paper and packaging materials – passionately committed to sustainability, quality and our customers.
Today, sustainable packaging is essential for any brand owner seeking to future-proof their business. Our starting point is the firm belief that fibers from slow growing and responsibly managed Northern forests make for some of the best performing packaging materials. Materials that are not only renewable and recyclable, but also create value for our customers through their outstanding product performance, consumer attraction and total cost efficiency.
Billerud’s packaging materials offer viable alternatives to fossil-based materials, enabling a lower packaging related carbon footprint for our customers, our customers’ customers (brand owners), and consumers worldwide. Our renewable materials can be recycled many times before being converted into energy. With our product offering and expertise, we can inspire and make our customers feel confident in making the best packaging choices.
Building on more than 150 years of expertise
We draw on more than 150 years of proud traditions in forestry and the paper industry. Thanks to our experience, industry know-how and production expertise we make renewable and recyclable packaging materials without compromising on product performance or cost. In doing so, we deliver value to customers, brand owners, and shareholders alike.
In the 1950s we made history by producing the first liquid packaging board. Since then, we’ve continued to innovate, introducing groundbreaking packaging materials like the Tetra Recart to replace food cans, dissolvable sack paper to eliminate waste, and the barrier sack to replace plastic film.
In 2022, we acquired Verso, marking the start of a new era as we became a truly global company.
We make high performance packaging materials for a low carbon society
We believe in inspiring ourselves and our customers to constantly improve, because we know every aspect of packaging can always be made better. This mindset guides every part of our operations, from responsible wood sourcing to the development and manufacturing of our materials.
Building a future where lighter, stronger, and more durable packaging with lower climate impact is the natural choice requires not only experience and expertise but also takes dedication, teamwork and perseverance. This is a journey that we are making together with our talented coworkers and our customers.
In short, we are committed to staying at the forefront, not only when it comes to developing high performance packaging materials, but also in helping to pave the way for a for a future with lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Billerud – Packaging tomorrow.
About Billerud
Billerud makes high performance packaging materials for a low carbon society. We are a global leader in paper and packaging materials made from cellulose fibers, and we are passionately committed to sustainability, quality and customer value. We serve customers in more than 100 countries through nine production units in Sweden, USA, and Finland and around 5,800 employees in 19 countries. Billerud is listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm.