Iggesund paperboard mill

About

About the Iggesund Mill

Iggesund Mill is one of the world’s most advanced paperboard mills, producing premium fresh fibre-based board with a legacy dating back to 1685. Located in the middle of Sweden, embedded in forests by the shores of the Baltic Sea, it combines cutting-edge technology, sustainable energy and skilled craftsmanship to deliver Invercote, a paperboard trusted by brands worldwide.

A world-class paperboard mill

The Iggesund mill, together with the Strömsbruk site, is a fully integrated pulp and paperboard facility. All pulp used in Invercote is produced on-site and pumped wet to the board machine, preserving fibre strength and reducing energy use. The mill operates in synergy with an integrated sawmill, using production waste to generate bioenergy and supplying steam for timber drying.

Technology meets craftsmanship

Hundreds of metres of precision machinery run around the clock, producing bright white premium paperboard. But technology alone isn’t enough, the unique properties of Invercote are the result of expert knowledge, teamwork and a strong production culture. Every sheet reflects the pride and precision of the people behind it.

Investing in bioenergy

In 2012, Iggesund mill commissioned a new recovery boiler, enabling full energy self-sufficiency and district heating for the local community. The boiler also supplies surplus electricity to the national grid. Since its installation, emissions have dropped significantly: fossil CO₂ by over 85 per cent, particles by 45 per cent, and sulphur by 35 per cent. Today, only 1 per cent of airborne particles in Iggesund village originate from the mill.

Customer-focused delivery and support

Reliable delivery is essential. Iggesund’s maritime transport system ensures low-impact global distribution, while every tonne of Invercote comes with expert documentation and technical support. Holmen’s customer service helps optimise production economics and achieve outstanding end results.

Our process at the Iggesund mill

Invercote is made from chemically produced cellulose fibres, extracted by cooking timber in lye. The fibres are rinsed and bleached, while the remaining lignin is burned to generate thermal and electric bioenergy. Thanks to advanced purification systems, the mill has minimal environmental impact; even fish caught near the site show no chemical difference from those in unaffected waters.

Facts

Raw material: Softwood and hardwood pulpwood

Process: Sulphate pulp

Product: Multi-layered paperboard made from bleached chemical pulp (SBB)

Brands: Invercote, Inverform

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.

Iggesund Mill certificates

ISO 50001
ISO 14001
ISO 9001
ISO 45001
ECOVADIS SCORECARD
ECOVADIS rating certificate
FSSC 22000 Iggesund Mill and Strömsbruk Mill

Invercote product certificates

FSC^®PEFC
Composting Invercote G
Composting Invercote GP + Bio E
Invercote - Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declaration