Norske Skog ASA (0BQ)

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https://www.norskeskog.com

Norske Skog ASA is a Norwegian pulp and paper company founded in 1962, historically recognized as one of the world's leading producers of newsprint and magazine paper. Headquartered in Oslo, it operates four mills across Europe and one in Australasia, employing approximately 1,700 people, with an annual production capacity of around 2 million tonnes. The company produces publication papers like standard newsprint, super calendared (SC), and lightweight coated (LWC) magazine papers under the NOR brand, primarily serving newspapers, magazines, catalogues, brochures, and directories. In response to declining demand for publication paper, Norske Skog ASA has diversified into packaging paper, including recycled containerboard grades such as test liner and fluting under the STRATO brand, with conversions at mills in Bruck, Austria, and Golbey, France, boosting capacity to 760,000 tonnes. It also develops bioproducts like nanocellulose (CEBINA) and bio-composites (CEBICO), alongside energy initiatives. As a low-cost producer emphasizing sustainability with 99% certified fibres, Norske Skog ASA maintains strong market positions in Europe and Australasia, adapting to industry shifts through fibre-based innovations and global sales to over 80 countries.