Holmen AB (publ) is a Swedish forest industry group that manages sustainable forestry operations and produces a range of wood-based products. The company is one of Europe’s largest forest owners and operates an integrated value chain spanning forest management, sawn timber, paperboard, printing paper and pulp manufacturing. In addition to its core forest and wood products, Holmen also generates renewable energy from its hydropower and wind power assets, supporting the group’s commitment to low‐carbon solutions.
Holmen’s business activities are organized into several divisions. The Forest division oversees approximately one million hectares of productive forest land in Sweden, with a strong focus on certification and long‐term regeneration. The Wood Products division comprises a network of sawmills that produce construction timber, planed products and specialised wood components. Under the Paperboard division, Iggesund Paperboard manufactures high‐quality folding box board, used in premium packaging worldwide. The Paper division produces magazine paper and newsprint at mills in Sweden and Spain, while the Energy division operates hydropower plants and wind farms that supply both internal consumption and external customers.
The company serves a diversified customer base across Europe, Asia and North America, supplying board producers, printers, construction companies and packaging manufacturers. Its paperboard and wood products are exported through a global distribution network, and Holmen maintains key production facilities in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Spain. By integrating forestry, production and renewable energy generation, Holmen seeks to optimise resource use and reduce its environmental footprint.
Holmen traces its origins to sawmill operations established in the early 17th century and has evolved over more than 375 years into a modern, listed group headquartered in Stockholm. The company emphasizes sustainable forestry practices, product innovation and carbon neutrality. Since 2016, Henrik Sjölund has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing strategic initiatives to strengthen Holmen’s position in renewable materials and circular economy solutions.
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