Billerud launches a new generation of Billerud Flute

Billerud is launching new Billerud Flute – an improved version with even higher compression strength, opening up new possibilities for smarter corrugated packaging designs.

Compression strength is critical to the performance of corrugated packaging. With the additional strength of new Billerud Flute, converters can optimise board structures, reduce material use and lower packaging weight while maintaining the required packaging performance.

‘Billerud Flute has been known for its strength for decades. With this new generation, we are taking that performance further,’ said Martin Svensson, senior vice president business area board at Billerud. ‘The increased strength gives converters greater freedom to optimise packaging designs for improved performance, lower weight and more efficient material use, without compromising runnability.’

The development is enabled by new headbox technology at the company’s Gruvön production site. The technology allows us to optimise and control fibre formation, resulting in significantly increased compression strength – creating new possibilities for packaging designed for demanding supply chain conditions.

Converters can also draw on the expertise of Billerud's corrugated packaging specialists through BoxLab.

‘Achieving the full value of stronger packaging materials requires more than material performance alone. Through BoxLab, we combine testing, data and packaging expertise to help converters optimize performance, sustainability and cost efficiency,’ said Martin.