Holmen AB (HOLM.A)

Overview

Holmen AB (publ) is a multifaceted enterprise rooted in the forestry industry, conducting its operations both in Sweden and on an international scale. With a history dating back to 1609, the company integrates the traditional aspects of forestry with modern sustainable practices and renewable energy generation. Holmen's activities span across several sectors, including forest management, paperboard manufacture, paper production, wood products creation, and the generation of renewable energy. With its mission to harness the potential of forestry resources responsibly, Holmen focuses on sustainable growth while contributing to environmental conservation. Its headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden, emphasizing the company's deep-rooted connection to Scandinavian forestry traditions and innovation.

Products and Services

• Forest Segment:

  Under this segment, Holmen provides logs and pulpwood. It extends its services to also include the comprehensive management of forests. This entails not just the harvesting of timber, but the sustainable management practices that ensure the long-term health and productivity of forested areas.

• Paperboard Segment:

  This segment focuses on the production of paperboards, which are primarily used in consumer packaging. Holmen caters to brand owners, converters, and wholesalers, offering a range of products designed to meet the packaging needs of various industries. Through innovation and quality, their paperboards aim to enhance the durability, functionality, and presentation of consumer products.

• Paper Segment:

  Holmen's paper segment produces high-quality papers suited for books, packaging, and graphical publications. Serving publishers, printers, retailers, and converters, the company emphasizes eco-friendly practices and materials in creating its products, aiming to meet the diverse needs of the print and packaging sectors with sustainability in mind.

• Wood Products Segment:

  This division delivers a wide array of wood-based products for construction and joinery, including construction timber, CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber), glulam products, and wood materials suited for pallets and packaging. Targeting the construction, joinery, and packaging industries, as well as builders' merchants, Holmen leverages the versatility and sustainable attributes of wood to offer solutions that span various market needs.

• Renewable Energy Segment:

  Recognizing the importance of sustainable energy, Holmen generates electricity through the harnessing of wind, water, and bioenergy. This dedication to renewable energy underlines Holmen’s commitment to environmental stewardship, with the aim of producing clean, sustainable energy that complements its core forestry and industrial activities.