KCL is proud to announce a new partnership with CEAD a global leader in large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology.  This collaboration marks a significant step forward in sustainable manufacturing, as CEAD continuously seeks to broaden the portfolio of materials they recommend to their customers. KCL’s cutting-edge biocomposite materials have now been successfully tested […]

Our new KCL Formi 3D PLA10 cellulose fiber-filled PLA material is specifically designed for large-scale additive manufacturing! This innovative biocomposite is now also suitable for mechanically more demanding applications. Key Benefits of the new material:– Strong and durable for a wide range of applications.– Due to the low fiber content, interlayer adhesion remains excellent.– Faster

Testing recyclability during the development phase of packaging materials is crucial. The CEPI Comparative Testing Service (CEPI-CTS) provides an efficient tool to ensure your testing procedures and equipment deliver accurate and reliable results. KCL is now offering CEPI-CTS materials for recyclability testing. The CEPI-CTS materials are available in two levels: Level 1: A homogeneous material

As many of you already know, KCL is relocating its facility! Our move from Espoo to Lohja, just a 30-minute drive west of our previous site, is well underway. The transition began in September 2024 with the relocation of laboratory equipment and services, followed by our pilot-scale machines. Several key machines—such as our finishing, printing,

We are delighted to introduce our new team members, who will help strengthen our delivery of customer value Senja Kekki has started in her new role as Customer Contact for Piloting Dispersion Coating at KCL. Senja has graduated as process operator for paper & board and laboratory technician. With practical expertise in paper & pulp,

New Partnership: Food Contact Center & KCLAdvancing Fiber-Based Food Packaging Innovations This collaboration brings together extensive expertise in material safety, testing, and pilot-scale production, offering a seamless and efficient process for companies looking to innovate in sustainable packaging. By working together, FCC and KCL provide a comprehensive service package that ensures food packaging materials are

Dear customers and partners. We would like to inform you about the status of the relocation of KCL’s pilot coating line. We are pleased to report that the dismantling of the line at the Espoo pilot plant has been completed and the assembly of the line at our new site in Lohja is well underway.

KCL is pleased to announce the acquisition of advanced biocomposite manufacturing equipment from UPM, which announced in August that it is withdrawing from the production of biocomposite products. This strategic purchase will enable KCL to commence the production of innovative biocomposite materials, enhancing our service business and supporting our commitment to sustainability. UPM used the