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

Oy Keskuslaboratorio Ab (KCL) and Fiber-X Finland Oy have combined their expertise and service offerings to create the Nordic Pilot Center, which provides more comprehensive services for the piloting and development of paper, board and biofibre-based materials. This collaboration allows us to offer a broader range of services covering material development, extensive industrial piloting, process

September 17th, 2024 What: KCL BIOHUB webinar – Microbiology for forest industry processes and productsWhen: September 17th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EET (CET: from  9:00 to 11:00 AM)Where: You can participate in the webinar online or live at Aallonharja (Tekniikantie 2, Espoo).How: Register for the event The webinar will be recorded and