PFI – A centre of expertise for fibre, pulp and paper, wood fibre composites and sustainable woodbased biofuel.Business concept:

PFI contributes to the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of its clients by

• Performing research at the highest international level
• Contributing to implementation of research results
• Providing services and contract works

Here are some of the categories they work within:

– Fibre and Pulp

PFI has a long history as a preferred partner in projects for the pulping industry. PFI also has extensive experience with fibre characterization, both applying established as well as novel characterization methods.
– Paper and Print

Market demands for improved and new paper qualities and the papermakers’ requests for higher margins and cost-effective production processes are important driving forces in PFI research activities.
– Packaging

Development of novel, sustainable barrier fiber based packaging materials is an important issue in PFI’s research on future packaging concepts.
– Biorefinery

The biorefinery integrates biomass conversion processes and equipment to produce fuels, power, chemicals and materials from biomass that represent minimal threat to the environment.
– New Biomaterials

Utilization of the wood components and complementary polymers in new bio-based materials is a focus area at PFI.
– Structure Characterisation

PFI supports the industry with the tools for effective and detailed characterisation and quantification of several cellulose-based structures such as fibrils, fibre, paper, packaging and composites.