APRIL Competitors

Stora Enso is a global leader in renewable materials with a strong focus on packaging. Our purpose is to replace non-renewable materials with renewable solutions. Together with our customers, we design and deliver competitive, high-quality packaging materials and solutions, made from fresh and recycled fibers, accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy. Stora Enso has approximately 19,000 employees and our sales in 2025 were EUR 9.3 billion.

Asia Symbol is a leading producer of pulp and paper established in China in 2005. Using renewable fibre that is sourced responsibly, Asia Symbol has an annual production of 2 million tons of pulp, 1 million tons of fine paper and 530,000 tons of paper board at its plants in Shandong (Rizhao) and Guangdong (Xinhui) provinces in China. Its main products are dissolving pulp, BHKP, NBKP, liquid packaging board, high grade ivory board and uncoated woodfree printing and office paper. With a commitment to sustainable development and manufacturing practices, Asia Symbol employs the latest technology to save energy and operate in harmony with the environment. Asia Symbol commits to the well-being of the people in the community by investing in projects such as building schools and public libraries, training teachers and awarding scholarships to students. It empowers the community by conducting skill workshops and supporting local businesses.

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