Fifty years ago, on 16 October 1971, the Kemi mill launched its liner production. The mill, which originally produced brown kraftliner, has developed its products to serve as an increasingly high-quality material for packaging and showcases. Today, Metsä Board’s Kemi mill is a leading producer of coated white top kraftliners.
The Kemi mill has been a forerunner in the product development of coated white liners. In 1975, the mill’s bleaching plant was completed, and the production of mottled liner began soon after. Following investments, the production of white top kraftliner began in 1986. In 1990, the degree of upgrading was further raised with the launch of coating, followed by investments made in double-coating in 2011. Over the years, investments have been made in new technology, with production capacity more than doubling from 180,000 to 425,000 tonnes. This has made the Kemi mill the world’s largest producer of coated white top liners and the word ‘Kemi’ is synonymous with quality.
