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We invest in and support potential sustainable innovations and technologies that find new purposes and higher value for Nordic wood. Part of Metsä Group.
Our Muoto Fibre #Packaging's Twin 2-in-1 fibre-based take-away concept was piloted in 10 Pikante restaurants with great results: strong feedback, quick adoption, and clear love for Finnish, #sustainable design. 💚🇫🇮

Next up: a new hinged-lid lunch box planned for testing next autumn 🍁

#foodservice
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
SLUSH week is here! 🇫🇮

Yesterday, Metsä Spring’s Erik Kolehmainen joined the jury for the Nature & Forestry Pitching Competition at Y Science 2025. Great pitches and exciting forestry innovations on display! 👏

#SLUSH2025 #startup #innovation
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Part of our Muoto team was at PackSummit 2025 in Hämeenlinna, Finland yesterday, showcasing the novel wood-based Muoto #packaging solution. 🇫🇮

Many great discussions around the future of packaging and how #renewable materials can play a stronger role in the transition toward #circularity! ♻️📦
November 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
This week, Metsä Group’s Katariina Kemppainen spoke at the Young Researchers’ Challenge of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize Event in Stockholm on her journey “towards a wood-based #bioeconomy.” 🇸🇪🪵💚

#innovation
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In pouring rain, pitch dark & strong wind from the nearby sea. 🌧️ 🌬️

Wonder what the craziest (bravest) people at @metsagroup.bsky.social came up with to do in such circumstances? 🤔

City orienteering in downtown #Helsinki, naturally! 💡

Great fun event to enjoy some time in the outdoors together
October 31, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Today we’re hosting Metsä Group’s annual #R&D Seminar, a day for new thinking & science-based solutions. 🌱

Aalto University sparked discussion on Radical Creativity. The concept of "radical" from Latin radix (“root”), fundamental #creativity that drives real change. Very topical today!

#innovation
October 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Today at Metsä Group, we joined Regenerative #Forestry Day 🌲

Exploring how #forests can be managed to improve health, #resilience & #biodiversity, not just sustain them, with many interesting, thought-provoking presentations from our experts. 🌱

Here's to safeguarding the future of our forests!
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Greetings from Gothenburg! 👋 🇸🇪

Great to catch up with Adsorbi at our Board meeting.

Exciting progress this year with the pilot plant launched, as well as being featured in an article in Forbes! 💪

Here’s to more ahead!

#woodinnovation #startups #airquality #biomaterials
October 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
🌱 Hot Button report 2025 is out!

30 MMCF producers rated, 98% of global producers covered. Green Shirt share rose from 0% in 2016 to 54% in 2025.

At Metsä Group, we keep getting Green Shirts and hit a new record: 25.5 buttons!

Read the full report 👉 rb.gy/4aidbe

#sustainability #textiles
October 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🏭 1,700 days without an accident!

The Kuura demo plant in Äänekoski has reached a great milestone – especially impressive for a facility where new things are done every week.

#Kuura #Safety #Innovation
October 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Muoto keeps winning! 🏆 🍲

After the ScanStar & Packnorth Awards, our Muoto Twin Uncoated Fibre #packaging is now a finalist in the Uusi Puu (New Wood) 2025 competition! 🌲

Among the top 8 #innovations shaping a more #sustainable future. 💚

Learn more from the link in the comments (in Finnish 🇫🇮)
October 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Greetings from Sweden at the 4th #Forest Academy for EU Decision Makers! 🇪🇺

Yesterday, Metsä Spring CEO Niklas von Weymarn spoke about “Development of the #bioeconomy in a national context – Innovations in Swedish & Finnish forest sectors.” 🇫🇮 🇸🇪👏

Thanks to all for the engaging discussions!
September 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#WorldExpo in #Osaka is an important opportunity to meet with key project partners and stakeholders in Japan, while also showcasing Metsä Group’s potential innovations, including Kuura, Muoto, lignin & Light Fibre, biogenic CO2 capture, and the promising innovations of the #startups we invest in.
September 12, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Last week, Metsä Group hosted media at its Rauma site to see the #CO₂ capture pilot in action - one of the first worldwide to test capture from pulp mill flue gases. 🏭💡👏

The pilot, run with Andritz, is now operational and running well, with a potential demo plant under study.

#carboncapture
September 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
There are many ways to enjoy the Finnish forest and have fun getting to know your team at the same time. 💪

Yesterday’s fat bike ride in the forests around Laukaa, Central Finland was a great way! 🇫🇮 🌲 🚵 🌲 🚵‍♂️ 🌲 🚵‍♀️ 🇫🇮

#forest #teamwork #wearemetsägroup
August 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🤝 Bioeconomy networking 🤝

Today @metsagroup.bsky.social hosted the last ExpandFibre seminar, sharing updates from ourselves, Chempolis & ANDRITZ, and pitches from projects like SciSustain, SUPER & BioCarbonValue.

Thanks to all ecosystem members & good luck with future #bioproducts #innovation! 🌱
August 22, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Greetings from sunny Vaasa!

Today Metsä Spring CEO Niklas von Weymarn has been one of the speakers at the Future for Nordic Boreal Forests event, as part of the Wasa Future Festival, sharing insights on innovations from the industries’ perspective.

#forest #tech #circulareconomy
August 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This July, we’ve been lunching on Muoto™ Twin plates at Metsä Group HQ in Espoo! 🍽️

Made from renewable wood fibre, they’re stylish, recyclable & clever — flip to turn two into a takeaway box! 💡♻️

Find them at select K-Citymarkets in Turku & Helsinki. 🇫🇮

#Packaging #CircularEconomy
August 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We're taking a short break from social media this July to enjoy the beauty of our surrounding Nordic forests and recharge. 🌲☀️

Happy summer from all of us at Metsä Spring – see you in August! 😎👋

#summer #nature #wearemetsäspring
July 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Metsä Spring’s Muoto is bringing responsible resource use and #recycling home! 😍

This July, as the canteen in Metsä Group’s HQ in Espoo, Finland, undergoes renovation, we can all enjoy our lunch using wood-based Muoto Twin plates. 🍲 ♻️ 💚

#bioeconomy
July 2, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Board Chair change at Metsä Spring! As Ilkka Hämälä retires at the end of June, we celebrated his legacy today. 👏

As the "father" of Metsä Spring, Ilkka set us on our path to drive #circular #bioeconomy through Nordic wood #innovation.

Thank you, Ilkka, for your leadership and support! 🌲♻️💚
June 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The EU tour continues, now in sunny Gothenburg! Great to spend some time with Chalmers-spinout Adsorbi in the context of the Annual General Meeting 2025, plus two Board meetings. Here's to more exciting times ahead!
June 26, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Today Metsä Spring CEO Niklas von Weymarn was in Brussels meeting the Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation. An excellent opportunity to discuss the benefits of the circular #bioeconomy and the possibilities Europe has to be a big player. 🇪🇺🌲♻️💚

#startup #innovation #circulareconomy
June 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Grilling this Midsummer? Rain or shine, Metsä Spring’s readily recyclable Muoto fibre #packaging is picnic-perfect! 🌭♻️

Check out our video for serving tips (classic Midsummer weather included!) 🌧️🌤️

Happy Midsummer, Hyvää Juhannusta, Glad Midsommar from us all! ☀️🥂

#CircularEconomy #woodinnovation
June 19, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Metsä Spring portfolio company Woodio is featured in the new #FinlandiaExhibition at Finlandia Hall! 🇫🇮 🪵

See Woodio’s 100% waterproof wood composite washbasins & bathtub in the Land of Forests section - a showcase of #Finnishdesign & bio-based #innovation. 🌲

#SustainableDesign
June 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM