Research is vital to be competitive

Research and development are essential if Södra is to remain competitive in the future. Our own strong resources and partnerships with universities and research institutes – public and independent – create opportunities for the efficient development of our products and methods. The research and development carried out by Södra covers the entire value chain, from forest improvement to the marketing of new products to customers.

Research at Södra focuses on areas such as promoting the use of products made from raw materials obtained from the forest. Products that are already part of the range are refined to extend their range of use, and entirely new products are developed.

Södra’s research also aims to develop methods and processes that improve production efficiency and hence make us more competitive.