One of the mills in the Arctic Paper Group dates back from the 1740s. Then and now, the key to success has been tightly linked to its extensive knowledge of pulp and paper. With a history of craftsmanship, the production in the three paper mills – as well as the pulp mill – is characterized by industrial efficiency, combined with the flexibility required by a niche producer focused on customer needs.
To us, our long-term perspective is key
The Arctic Paper Group has a major owner whose commitment goes back 65 years in time. When the Trebruk AB Group was restructured 20 years ago into Arctic Paper, there was already an understanding of the risks of unintegrated paper mills in a volatile market. This led to the long-term investment in the Swedish pulp producer Rottneros, a subsidiary since 2013. Both companies focus on high quality specialty products and niche markets. Being less dependent on the capricious price for pulp benefits the company and improves the Group‘s stability throughout the business cycle.
Arctic Paper’s current brand portfolio and innovative product development provide a solid base and ensure that the company is ready to meet future challenges in the markets.
Historical flashback
1740
Grycksbo AB mill was founded
1871
Munkedals AB mill was founded
1943
Ship owner Haakon Onstad became head of Munkedals and shaped the present structure: A group of companies with Munkedals as the parent
1960s
Initiatives to protect nature and create a healthier environment at the mills by, among other things discarding old paper machines in Munkedal
1966
The manufacturing of sulphite pulp ceased in Munkedal
1983
The Group changed its name to Trebruk AB
1983-1993
Sales offices opened all over Europe, production was streamlined and focused on graphical paper
1993
Trebruk acquired Kostrzyn mill from the Polish state
2003
Trebruk changed its name to Arctic Paper AB
2006/2008
New Energy Plant in Kostrzyn based on local natural gas from local resources
2008
Arctic Paper Mochenwangen GmbH was acquired
2008
The Arctic Paper Håfreström mill was closed down
2009
IPO on the Warsaw stock exchange GPW under the name Arctic Paper S.A.
2009
Opening of bio-fuel plant based on wood pellets in Grycksbo
2010
Acquisition of the Swedish mill Arctic Paper Grycksbo, with fossil free production
2012
Second listing on the Stockholm stock exchange NASDAQ
2013
Investment in Swedish pulp manufacturer Rottneros
2014
Major investment in water treatment plant at Grycksbo
2016
Closing down of Arctic Paper Mochenwangen
2018
Introduction of the new strategy 2022
2019
Decision to invest in new hydropower plant in Arctic Paper Munkedals
2019
Decision to invest in new waste/bio energy plant for Arctic Paper Munkedals in 2022
2020
Investment in a Solar-panel test facility (PV) in Arctic Paper Kostrzyn
2021
Start of new Hydropower plant in Arctic Paper Munkedals
2022
Start of new flexible multifuel boiler plant at Munkedal in cooperation with Adven