Muoto products are formed directly from wet wood pulp, skipping intermediate steps, to create a lightweight, stiff material ideal for demanding food serving and packaging applications.
Valmet Packaging and Paper executive vice-president Petri Rasinmäki said that the demand for moulded-fibre packaging solutions was growing and Valmet saw strong opportunities to help customers capture this growth.
The restructuring follows a company-wide strategy update announced in June 2025, which set new financial targets including 5 percent organic net sales growth and a 15 percent comparable EBITA margin by 2030.
Around 7,000 tons of paper machine clothing are discarded from paper machines in Europe each year.
The product advances circularity with a recyclability rating of recyclable with paper.
Performa Lumi offers a lightweight, durable FBB solution for beauty and personal care packaging.
This invetment underscores the growing importance of low-carbon materials in the packaging sector.
The move targets operations within its Packaging and Paper (P&P) business area and the Global Supply Unit.
Stora Enso warned of ongoing weakness in packaging and pulp markets amid subdued consumer demand and flat or declining prices.
Net sales climbed to US$2.31 billion, compared with US$2.18 billion in 2024.