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Workington paperboard mill

About

About the Workington Mill

Workington Mill is a world-class paperboard mill in the UK that excels in producing premium folding box board (FBB) using fossil-free bioenergy. The result is carbon neutrality and a product that meets modern packaging demands. Incada, which is produced at the mill, is of the highest quality and holds a prominent position in the market.

A world-class paperboard mill

Continuous development and adaptation to customer needs are essential for success in a competitive market. Workington Mill is an integrated pulp and paperboard facility. Since 2013, it has been fully powered by fossil-free bioenergy. Bleached mechanical pulp is processed on-site and combined with purchased chemical pulp to create a multi-layered board construction tailored for modern packaging.

Investing in bioenergy

In 2013, a biomass boiler was inaugurated, marking a shift from fossil fuels to 100 per cent bioenergy. This investment significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to removing 65,000 EU average cars from the road. The mill also promotes local bioenergy initiatives, including willow cultivation.

Premium paperboard that pays off  

The finishing process is a key part of Holmen’s customer service, directly influencing delivery times and integration into customer operations. Paperboard production is a demanding process, requiring a balance between long production runs and market needs for customised formats and deliveries. On-site finishing helps meet these demands efficiently, without increasing production costs.

Our process at Workington Mill

Incada, the folding box board produced at Workington is constructed in several plies and is a combination of chemically and mechanically produced pulp. The chemical pulp is purchased from other manufacturers, whilst Workington produces the mechanical pulp. This involves grinding up the timber, which results in a pulp that adds stiffness and thickness to the paperboard.  

Facts

Raw material: Sprucewood and purchased sulphate pulp  

Process: TMP

Product: Multi-layered paperboard, surface layer of chemical pulp, core of mechanical pulp (FBB)

Brands: Incada

Certificates

About our certificates

We operate according to globally recognised standards for forest stewardship and management of environmental, energy and quality aspects. All standards are integrated into business procedures and reviewed annually by internal and external specialists. We hold certificates related to our operations and products. All of which can be downloaded further below. The certificates for the Iggesund Mill are also valid for our conversion plant in Strömsbruk.

Operational certificates

FSC®
FSC® (FSC-C110018) stands for Forest Stewardship Council® and is an international system for certifying forestry that has the support of many environmental organisations. Read more at ic.fsc.org.

PEFC
PEFC (PEFC/05-33-105) is short for Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes. It was originally a European system for certification of forestry, but it has gained global recognition. Read more at www.pefc.org.

ISO certificates
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 are international standards for quality management, environmental management and energy management. Read more at www.iso.org.

ISO 45001
This is an international standard for management of occupational health and safety. Read more at www.bsigroup.com.

EcoVadis
Holmen's paperboard mills in Workington and Iggesund have been assessed separately and have both been awarded a Platinum medal. The Platinum level means that your business is among the top 1 per cent of all assessed companies. Read more at www.ecovadis.com.

Product certificates

Certificates for composting
A certified product can be composted in an industrial composting facility in accordance with the European standard EN 13432. 

Adherence to additional standards, such as those related to food contact, toy safety, and archiving, is detailed in the technical data sheets for each paperboard product. For questions about other certifications, please contact your local Holmen representative.    

Awards and recognitions
We are proud to have been awarded and included in various business indices for our approach to sustainability, including the UN Global Compact 100 and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) A-list. You can read more about these indices in the section about Holmen and sustainability.

Workington Mill certificates

ISO 9, 14, 45, 50001
FSSC 22000
ECOVADIS SCORECARD
Gender Pay Report
Implementation Statement
Statement of Investment principles (SIP)
Chairs Statement – Holmen Paper Pension Scheme

Incada product certificates

FSC®
FSC® Chain of Custody Certification
Incada - Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declaration

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