Workington Mill is a world-class paperboard mill in the UK that excels in producing premium folding box board (FBB) using fossil-free bioenergy. The result is a sustainable product family that meets modern packaging demands. Incada, which is produced at the mill, is of the highest quality and holds a prominent position in the market.
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Workington paperboard mill
About
About the Workington Mill
A world-class paperboard mill
Continuous development and adaptation to customer needs are essential for success in a competitive market. Workington Mill is an integrated pulp and paperboard facility. Since 2013, it has been fully powered by fossil-free bioenergy. Bleached mechanical pulp is processed on-site and combined with purchased chemical pulp to create a multi-layered board construction tailored for modern packaging.
Investing in bioenergy
In 2013, a biomass boiler was inaugurated, marking a shift from fossil fuels to 100 per cent bioenergy. This investment significantly reduced carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to removing 65,000 EU average cars from the road. The mill also promotes local bioenergy initiatives, including willow cultivation.
Premium paperboard that pays off
The finishing process is a key part of Holmen’s customer service, directly influencing delivery times and integration into customer operations. Paperboard production is a demanding process, requiring a balance between long production runs and market needs for customised formats and deliveries. On-site finishing helps meet these demands efficiently, without increasing production costs.
Our process at Workington Mill
Incada, the folding box board produced at Workington is constructed in several plies and is a combination of chemically and mechanically produced pulp. The chemical pulp is purchased from other manufacturers, whilst Workington produces the mechanical pulp. This involves grinding up the timber, which results in a pulp that adds stiffness and thickness to the paperboard.
Facts
Raw material: Sprucewood and purchased sulphate pulp
Process: TMP
Product: Multi-layered paperboard, surface layer of chemical pulp, core of mechanical pulp (FBB)
Brands: Incada
About our certificates
We operate according to globally recognised standards for forest stewardship and management of environmental, energy and quality aspects. All standards are integrated into business procedures and reviewed annually by internal specialists and external, certified auditors.
We hold certificates related to our operations and products, all of which can be downloaded further below.
Operational certificates
FSC®
FSC® (FSC®-C006796 and FSC®-C008588) stands for Forest Stewardship Council® and is an international system for certifying forestry that has the support of many environmental organisations. Read more at ic.fsc.org.
ISO certificates
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 are international standards for quality management, environmental management and energy management. Read more at www.iso.org.
ISO 45001
This is an international standard for management of occupational health and safety. Read more at www.bsigroup.com.
EcoVadis
Holmen's paperboard mill in Workington has been assessed and awarded a Platinum medal. The Platinum level means that your business is among the top 1 per cent of all assessed companies. Read more at www.ecovadis.com.
Environmental declarations
Every year, we publish Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declarations for all our product families.
Workington Mill certificates
ISO 9, 14, 45, 50001
FSSC 22000
ECOVADIS SCORECARD
Gender Pay Report
Implementation Statement
Statement of Investment principles (SIP)
Chairs Statement – Holmen Paper Pension Scheme
Invercote product certificates
Composting Invercote G
Composting Invercote GP + Bio E
Invercote - Environmental and Carbon Footprint Declaration
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