Performa Nova - The lightweight star of folding boxboard

Performa NovaTM - lightweight folding boxboard for high-performance packaging

Engineered for performance. Designed for efficiency.

Performa Nova by Stora Enso is a new lightweight folding boxboard from the heart of northern Finland. It meets industry standards and rising consumer expectations - combining high stiffness, low weight, and excellent printability for food, confectionery, and personal care packaging.

Reduce. Replace. Reimagine.

Performa Nova helps reduce packaging weight and reimagine what folding box board can do. It protects your product, enhances your brand, and sets new standards for the packaging industry.

Why choose Performa Nova?

Key benefits

  • Light but rigid

    A rigid folding carton board enabled by patented FiberLight Tec™—delivering high stiffness with less material, without compromising strength.

  • Excellent Box Compression Test results

    Ensuring packaging can withstand load even though lightweighted.

  • Cost savings through material efficiency

    Light but strong material brings cost savings throughout the value chain.

  • Premium surface for excellent printability

    Gives enhanced brand visibility.

  • Food-safe and odor-neutral

    Safe for direct food contact when used in intended end uses. Meets standards for odor neutrality.

Applications across packaging segments

Pizza folding carton board

Frozen and chilled food

Designed for safe food contact, adhering to industry standards regarding taste and odor in frozen and chilled food.

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Past folding carton board

Dry food

Protects dry food with high product safety and excellent yield. It helps reduce plastic use while maintaining strength and compliance.
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Chocolate folding carton board

Chocolate and confectionery

With optimal smoothness and printability, Performa Nova ensures that you never have to compromise on quality and design to be a mindful brand in confectionery.

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Folding carton board for personal care products

Personal care

Offers exceptional performance at low weight with excellent printability — ideal for brands seeking next-generation FBB.

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