Product development involves improving existing products and developing completely new ones. And this of course is based on close contact with the market and our end customers so we can be sure we develop the products that are wanted by customers.

Another aspect of our work is monitoring the quality of Södra Cell products. We are also involved in various customer projects and are on the board of a number of Södra Cell’s research collaboration projects with external partners.

Our major customer in terms of product development is Södra Cell’s marketing organisation, Södra Cell International. Our task is to develop skills in the areas of paper and tissue technology, measuring technology, fibre knowledge, modelling, carbohydrate chemistry, surface chemistry and polymer technology. The R&D team includes research engineers as well as specialists.