Obbola Paper Mill
SCA Obbola produces packaging paper for consumer and transport packaging, largely based on fresh wood fibre.
SCA has been present in Obbola for more than 100 years. Initially, only kraft pulp was produced and in 1975, the world's broadest paper machine for kraftliner production was inaugurated. We are very proud of our modern plant, which, after considerable investment, now has a completely new pulp mill.
We have expanded the paper mill further and built a new paper machine. The production will increase from the current 450,000 tons of kraftliner per year to 725,000 tons of kraftliner per year.
We call our product Kraftliner, which is a robust, unbleached paper that comprises the surface layer of corrugated board.
The worlds largest paper machine
SCA has built a new paper machine for the production of kraftliner at its Obbola paper mill in Umeå, Sweden. The annual production in Obbola will increase from the current 450,000 tonnes of kraftliner to 725,000 tonnes to meet the growing demand for renewable packaging.
Production and capacity
Our 300 employees produces 450 000 tonnes paper every year.
Out of spruce and pine from sustainably managed forests in Northern Sweden, we produce kraft pulp, the most important raw material for our products. In addition, we also use carefully selected, high-quality recovered paper and biofuel in the process.
Sustainable production
Access to long and strong Nordic fresh fiber enables products of high quality and environmental performance. The products' carbon footprint has declined 30% over a ten-year period.
We have certified management systems for occupational health and safety, the external environment, energy and quality, and are also FSC® and PEFC certified. We use biofuel instead of oil and about half of the electricity we use, we generate ourselves.
News Obbola
Expansion Obbola winner in the category ‘Construction of the Year’
The award-winning project has equipped the industry in Västerbotten with the world’s largest machine for kraftliner and significantly increasing its capacity to produce environmentally friendly packaging materials.
Optimized box manufacturing using simulation
A large part of SCA Containerboard's innovation work is based on conversations and listening to customers' ideas and needs. Ultimately, it's about helping them become more competitive. Such a strengthening innovation for business is SCA Smart Box - a digital tool for testing different combinations for corrugated board quickly, easily, and risk-free.
World’s largest kraftliner machine enters service in Obbola
The world’s largest machine for the production of kraftliner has entered service in Obbola in Västerbotten, outside Umeå, eastern Sweden. With a total investment of SEK 7.5 billion, this major project has been completed ahead of schedule and within budget, significantly increasing opportunities to produce packaging materials that replace plastic.
Safety first
For your safety and security
Here you will find important information from Obbola paper mill. Read the information on these pages so you know what to do if an accident occurs!
For you as a contractor
Before you as a contractor are permitted to conduct work at SCA Obbola, you need to have completed the SSG Entré training (basic and local training). You should also read our brochure entitled Safety & Orderliness, which is a supplement to SSG Entré.