Nordic Bioproducts Group launches commercial-scale production of microcrystalline cellulose

In Finland, Nordic Bioproducts Group (NBG), a leader in biomaterial innovation and developer of proprietary AaltoCellTM Technology, announces the opening of its commercial-scale production facility for microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and other cellulose derivatives in Lappeenranta, Finland. This first-of-its-kind facility represents a significant leap in manufacturing, enabling continuous and sustainable production at scale.

Featuring the world’s first continuous production line of up to 10,000 tons of MCC annually, the facility was designed to ensure quality and purity in MCC production. It also prioritizes environmental sustainability by producing zero solid waste and using only a fraction of the chemicals, water, and electricity compared to traditional MCC production processes. Furthermore, based on the findings of an independent third-party study, the process achieves a significant 72% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional methods.