Stora Enso and ECOR Global are paving the way for a new era in the board and panel industry by enabling a groundbreaking product that combines superior sustainability with less harmful chemicals. By replacing fossil-based binders with its bio-based, formaldehyde-free alternative, NeoLigno, addresses the growing demand for safer, more environmentally friendly materials, setting a new benchmark for innovation and responsibility in the sector.
Stora Enso announces that its NeoLigno bio-based binder is integral part of ECOR Global’s new product line, a groundbreaking fully bio-based, recyclable and formaldehyde-free board. This innovation meets the increasing demand for healthier, recyclable, high-performance materials, particularly in furniture and flooring manufacturing.
By replacing traditional fossil-based binders with NeoLigno, ECOR Global has successfully created a product free from formaldehyde and isocyanates, eliminating harmful chemicals while delivering performance. The two companies’ technical collaboration is leading to additional breakthroughs solidifying their commitment to sustainability.
The new board offers versatility, making it ideal for furniture and flooring applications and exhibition materials at trade shows, as it is fully recyclable and reusable. Production is already underway, and the product will debut at the Stockholm Furniture Fair, providing a platform to showcase this transformative innovation to a global audience.
Stora Enso is the leading provider of renewable products in packaging, biomaterials, and wooden construction, and one of the largest private forest owners in the world.
