Woodcomposite Sweden AB are specialized in the production of DuraSense, environmentally friendly woodcompounds that is a climate smart alternative to plastics. The company has a strong commitment to safeguarding natural resources using waste streams, recycled- or bio-based materials in all its products. The granules consist of a combination of polymers and FSC® certified Nordic wood content from sustainably managed forests. Woodcomposite Sweden AB are 100% focused on helping customers to achieve climate gains and reduce carbon footprint in their products by curbing greenhouse gas emissions, achieved by the product offerings and product take-back services at end of life.

OUR HISTORY

Sustainability

We believe it should be easy to commit to a sustainable solution. Therefore we strive hard to keep our products quality high while priced low. We also try to make it simple to make business with us, we believe that is equally important.

We also care deeply about social responsibility and do good for the local community. We operate from a small town, Hyltebruk in Sweden and most of our employees are not only long-term employees of ours, they are also born and raised around Hylte. The town is known for its rich history in the paper and pulp industry and is now at the forefront of a new era in sustainable materials manufacturing. A growing society which may become the Sillicon Valley of sustainable materials? Oh well, one should allow themselves to dream sometimes.

THE JOURNEY

From the start to where we are today

2014 Innovation and development started.

2018 Sales and production of woodcompounds started within Stora Enso Group.

2020-2022 Since start we have continued to develop woodcompounds with adding new high-performance grades, products for 3-D printing and extrusion.

2022: Introduces the capabilities to create circular business models for its customers by investing in capabilities to handle old products at end of life and turn it into new granules ready to be used in new products.

2023 The business entity is acquired by Sweden Timber Group from Stora Enso Group and is registered solely under the name of Woodcomposite Sweden.

OUR PLATFORM

Compounding and Recycling

The platform is built on a number of different processes.

Fiber milling – capacity to mill fibers to very specific sizes
Drying of paper pulp
State-of-the-art compounder facility with capacity to compound 20,000-25,000 tons dependent on formulations. The compounder can handle production of Woodcompounds and recycled plastic granules.
Recycling capabilities such as e.g. shredding of large items into smaller pieces

PART OF SWEDEN TIMBER GROUP

Part of a sawmill and paper production group

Woodcomposite AB is part of a bigger sawmill and paper production group: Sweden Timber and Hylte Paper. The group produces wood-based goods such as sawn and planed products and high-quality paper. The raw material comes from responsibly and sustainably managed forests.

Sweden Timber

Hylte Paper

Our Vision

At Woodcomposite Sweden, our vision is to contribute to the common good by creating products that actively reduce CO₂ emissions. We achieve this by using renewable resources such as wood and biobased polymers derived from plants. Our commitment extends to supporting the Swedish forestry industry, a cornerstone of our nation’s heritage and a key player in global sustainability efforts.

Swedish forests have experienced significant growth over the past decades, today covering apr. 70% of the Swedish land amounting to 28 million hectares. Since the 1950s, the volume of standing timber in Sweden has nearly doubled, increasing by approximately 80%. This growth is a testament to effective and sustainable forest management practices that ensure a net annual increase in forest resources while supporting biodiversity and ecosystem health.

Source: Swedish Forest Agency (Skogsstyrelsen)

Young, rapidly growing trees play a crucial role in carbon sequestration. They absorb carbon dioxide at a faster rate compared to older trees because their growth rate is higher, leading to more efficient carbon capture and storage in their biomass. This process not only helps mitigate climate change but also contributes to healthier and more resilient forest ecosystems.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

By leveraging the strength of Swedish forestry and utilizing advanced renewable materials, Woodcomposite Sweden is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for generations to come. We strive to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility, ensuring that our natural resources continue to thrive and benefit the common good.

Environmental Policy

WOODCOMPOSITE SWEDEN AB manufactures biocomposite materials where wood fiber replaces the plastic polymer in the granules produced in our process. This means that the amount of non-renewable raw material can be reduced by up to 50 percent. We use FSC certified wood fibers and can offer mass-balanced Bio-polymer that is certified according to ISCC Plus.

We are certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
FSC & PEFC Chain of Custody
- Woodcomposite Sweden is certified through membership in the PanCert AB producer group certficate Chain of Custody for PEFC-CoC and FSC-CoC/CW
  
  • PanCert AB PanCert – https://pancert.se
  
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ISCC-PLUS (SE205-00000955)
We work proactively to reduce waste from our production process.
We engage in recycling of packaging materials and other by-products from our operations to reduce environmental impact.
We optimize internal and external transportation.
We strive to minimize our energy consumption in terms of tons produced where it is technically and economically feasible.

We shall comply with applicable legislation and meet the requirements and intentions of PEFC and FSC as far as possible, ensuring that raw materials do not come from:

Illegal or unauthorized logging by society
Key biotopes
Forest areas where traditional or civil rights are violated
Forests where high conservation values are threatened
Genetically modified trees
Natural forests that have been cut down with the aim of using the area for plantations or non-forest land use

We adhere to the ILO’s core conventions regarding:

Child labor
Forced labor
Workplace discrimination
The right to unionize and collective bargaining

We shall responsibly fulfill our obligations to employees, society, the environment, and customers. The business shall be conducted and improved in such a way that any negative environmental impact is minimized. All staff are continuously trained and informed to meet the above requirements and intentions.