Stora Enso has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard developed for applications requiring strong visual performance and efficient material use. The product is produced on the company’s BM6 packaging board line in Oulu, Finland, and expands the existing Performa range alongside Performa Nova. According to the company, Performa Lumi is intended for everyday packaging in segments such as beauty, personal care and healthcare.
Performa Lumi is a CTMP-based board coated on both sides, with a light-coated reverse side. Stora Enso said the structure delivers high whiteness, good printability and a smooth surface to support consistent graphic reproduction. The company positioned the board for uses where shelf appearance and functional performance are both required.
Like Performa Nova, the new grade is manufactured using Stora Enso’s FiberLight Tec technology. The technology is designed to produce lightweight board structures while maintaining strength and stiffness. Stora Enso said this enables material efficiency while meeting performance requirements during printing, converting and use.
“Performa Lumi is designed for brands that want premium appearance without unnecessary complexity,” said Kati Ekman, head of product line FBB. “For brand owners, that means one board solution that can cover multiple end-uses, from beauty to personal care and beyond with reliable results.”
The company stated that Performa Lumi has been engineered to withstand external stresses during printing and conversion processes. It is suitable for direct food contact and complies with industry requirements related to odour and taste neutrality. The board is available in grammages ranging from 205 to 310 gsm.
With the launch of Performa Lumi, Stora Enso has added another GC1 option to its cartonboard portfolio, aimed at supporting a range of packaging formats across consumer goods categories.