Uutiset
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30/06/2020
NC Partnering Newsletter 6/2020
The Fiber Year 2020 – Deceleration along the textile chain Read the full article »
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31/05/2020
NC Partnering Newsletter 5/2020
Thoughts on the role of anthropogenic CO2 emissions in climate change and the bioeconomy. Read the full article »
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30/04/2020
NC Partnering Newsletter 4/2020
Humankind is balancing between different needs. Although we are slowly seeing signs of better times ahead, the world is still in the middle of a pandemic which is having widespread impact. Some countries are indicating t... Read the full article »
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31/03/2020
NC Partnering Newsletter 3/2020
Mankind is in the midst of an unprecedented challenge. COVID19 has spread around the world and dominates global news. It is affecting all of us in one way or another. Only the experts can provide guidance on how long it ... Read the full article »
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28/02/2020
NC Partnering Newsletter 2/2020
Cellulosic textile fibers – a growing opportunity in the Bioeconomy. The 1st International conference on Cellulosic textile fibers was held on 11–12 February in Cologne, organized by nova-Institute. In this its inaugural... Read the full article »
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17/01/2020
NC Partnering Newsletter 1/2020
Building a sustainable bioeconomy – focus on wood products. There is a scientific consensus that humans are affecting the global environment, for this reason, we need to minimize the environmental impact associated with ... Read the full article »
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19/12/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 12/2019
Season’s Greetings. It is time once again to show our gratitude for a year that is coming to an end. It has been a year of change and of many new developments in the bioeconomy. Climate change is at the top of the agenda... Read the full article »
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05/12/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2019
Time to boost the bioeconomy. A couple of months ago we spoke in our newsletter about how to set up a bio strategy at either a national or regional level. A biostrategy is an essential tool in ensuring you have a holisti... Read the full article »
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30/10/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 10/2019
Save the date: SEMINAR ON SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY 27 November 2019, Bucharest, Romania Read the full article »
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30/09/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 9/2019
Developing a National/Regional Biostrategy – National and regional Biostrategies provide a good starting point for the development of further activities based on the bioeconomy. They are spread widely across several loca... Read the full article »
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30/08/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 8/2019
Setting up a biorefinery. Biorefineries can be different types depending on what kind of raw materials you have at your disposal. Chemical pulping is a workable solution but not the only option for the biorefing. It boil... Read the full article »
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27/06/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 7/2019
Jukka Kantola resumes the role to head up NC Partnering Ltd. Jukka Kantola and NC Partnering Ltd have had a major role in the development of KaiCell Fibers venture in Finland. In March 2017, Jukka Kantola accepted the ro... Read the full article »
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19/06/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 6/2019
World BioEconomy Forum returns to Ruka, Finland, September 11.–13.9.2019. The World BioEconomy Forum will take place at Ruka on September 11.–13.9. This year’s event will gather influential persons and stakeholders from ... Read the full article »
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02/04/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 3/2019
Reducing of effluent salinity at a biorefinery. This time we have a bit specific topic in the newsletter – namely effluent salinity. It is an important parameter affecting composition of effluent. There are evolving ways... Read the full article »
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28/02/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 2/2019
Sustainability evaluation of bioprocesses and products? Many research and industry groups have announced some kind of innovation in the bio-economy field, while focusing their message on claims of how sustainable their n... Read the full article »
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31/01/2019
NC Partnering Newsletter 1/2019
China Pulp & Paper Industry Macro Policies and Challenges. As you may have noticed, that RISI has for the first time nominated an institution, not an individual, at the top of its annual Power list for 2018, that is gove... Read the full article »
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21/12/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 12/2018
Season’s Greetings. As the year is draws towards its end, it is time to thank all our stakeholders for their interest and support. NC Partnering has been strongly focused on promoting the KaiCell Fibers venture, which is... Read the full article »
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26/11/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2018
The NC team’s main focus is the forestry based part of the bioeconomy and especially the KaiCell Fibers biorefinery venture in Paltamo, but of course our vision is based on a general view regarding on what basis and acco... Read the full article »
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31/10/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 10/2018
Kraft pulping does for the bioeconomy what cracking does for petrochemicals Read the full article »
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26/09/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 9/2018
Flying start for World BioEconomy Forum. Global bioeconomy movers and shakers congregate in northern Finland’s pristine wilderness for an exciting event – likely to be the first of many Read the full article »
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31/08/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 8/2018
How to prevent devastating forest fires. Due to a warm and dry summer season there have seen plenty of severe forest fires in many parts of Europe during the previous months. In Sweden major forest fires destroyed some 2... Read the full article »
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29/06/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 6/2018
How relevant are today’s newly introduced and emerging bioproducts? – Much has been written and said about new sustainable bio-based processes being developed and novel bioproducts about to enter the market, but why are ... Read the full article »
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31/05/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 5/2018
Ruka to become the “Davos for the Bioeconomy” – The pristine wilderness area around Ruka in northern Finland makes it the perfect location to host an economic forum on the bioeconomy. In less than 40 years Finland has d... Read the full article »
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30/04/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 4/2018
Turning Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) from duty into opportunity. As most of our readers are aware, NC Partnering is actively promoting the KaiCell Fibers biorefinery venture destined for Paltamo in the Kainuu re... Read the full article »
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29/03/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 3/2018
Benefits of X-ray scanning technology in sawmills - The Bioeconomy celebrates nature – First World Circular BioEconomy Forum at Ruka, Finland Read the full article »
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28/02/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 2/2018
The Bioeconomy celebrates nature – First World Circular BioEconomy Forum at Ruka, Finland Read the full article »
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31/01/2018
NC Partnering Newsletter 1/2018
Tall oil and turpentine - Valuable byproducts with great further potential from Nordic pulp mills Read the full article »
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29/12/2017
NC Partnering Season’s Greetings 2017
The year is about end and another will soon begin. It is time to thank you all – clients, suppliers, partners – you contributed a great year for us again. Read the full article »
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30/11/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2017
The bioeconomy comprises several areas of application, and a multitude of materials are emerging or under development. In this Newsletter, CEO Jukka Kantola elaborates on trends in textiles and what the bioeconomy can do... Read the full article »
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31/10/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 10/2017
Our readers will be well aware that many new projects have been announced in recent years, and it may seem that Finland is over represented in bioeconomy ventures. In this month’s Newsletter, Professor Olli Dahl presents... Read the full article »
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29/09/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 9/2017
Although NC Partnering is a commercial outfit and not an organisation for generating political pressure, we are very conscious of the consequences ill-advised laws and regulations can have on the industry we seek to serv... Read the full article »
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31/08/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 8/2017
Today NC Newsletter is pleased to bring you the good news that our ability to offer comprehensive service around wood procurement systems has been greatly enhanced by the addition of Esko Nenola to our senior NC Partneri... Read the full article »
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30/06/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 6-7/2017
It is a very positive indication of how Finland’s role in the bioeconomy, and especially the biorefinery projects promoted by NC Partnering are noted internationally, that we were invited to participate in the very first... Read the full article »
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31/05/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 5/2017
This time we would like to take a closer look at one specific venture progressing in Finland. It is a good case example of a new type of biorefinery concept, which not only meets bioeconomy and circular economy expectati... Read the full article »
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29/04/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 4/2017
Although our company primarily focuses on forest biomass optimized solutions and novel techniques, we are always open to new input from related fields, like recycling and waste reduction. In this month’s Newsletter we fe... Read the full article »
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28/02/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 2/2017
Developing new bio-refinery concepts – a demanding process requiring knowhow, imagination and a clear head at all times Read the full article »
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09/02/2017 - Jukka Kantola
The bioeconomy requires new thinking
Looking at the current status of the bioeconomy, there is an evident need for a new approach. There is still too much of everybody operating within their own silos. There is just not enough constructive interaction betwe... Read the full article »
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31/01/2017
NC Partnering Newsletter 1/2017
Kraft pulp mills of the future – perfect platforms for high value-added bio-products Read the full article »
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19/12/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 12/2016
It has been an interesting 2016 for NC Partnering. Not only because we launched our new company, but because we saw our group of bioeconomy stakeholders widen greatly, with many becoming interested in the services we off... Read the full article »
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29/11/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 11/2016
Intelligent and nationally adapted forest policies are essential for the bioeconomy to succeed Read the full article »
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31/10/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 10/2016
NC Partnering introduces BioFutureFactory™ Read the full article »
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12/10/2016 - Il Bioeconomista
NC Partnering launches a new bio-ecosystem called the BioFutureFactory
In Finland, NC Partnering has launched a new bio-ecosystem called the BioFutureFactory, “a highly fertile growing ground for a multitude of emerging bio-economy projects and applications, and with the added beauty of bei... Read the full article »
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21/09/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 9/2016
Value creation through biochemistry II Read the full article »
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31/08/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 8/2016
Value creation from biomass through bio-chemicals Read the full article »
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24/08/2016 - Sanomalehti Kaleva
Biotalouteen tarvitaan uudenlaista liiketoimintaa
Biotalous on korkealla ei vain Suomen vaan myös globaalilla agendalla. Tässä on mahdollisuus uuden ajan toimijoille. Suomessa keskeisessä roolissa ovat metsän käyttöön liittyvät hyvinvoinnin tuojat. Kehitys on kulkenut s... Read the full article »
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01/07/2016 - Sanomalehti Maaseudun Tulevaisuus
Puubiomassoilla voi korvata petrokemiaa
Biotaloushuuma uusiutuvien luonnonvarojen kasvavine ja monipuolistuvine käyttöineen on tekemässä puun ja muut biomassat niukkeneviksi raaka-aineiksi meillä ja muualla. Suomen biotalous nojaa nimenomaan metsiin ja puuhun. Read the full article »
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30/06/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 6/2016
Finland paving the way towards increased use of wood in construction. The construction of buildings and other permanent structures is a central element in every civilisation. Historically each community has used the raw ... Read the full article »
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31/05/2016
How Finland responds to the Bioeconomy challenges
As the European country historically most dependent on its forests for wealth creation, Finland’s approach to the bioeconomy is a matter of great national importance. The government has set ambitious targets, and devote... Read the full article »
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22/04/2016
Ten Years of Bioeconomy
Dr. Dr. h.c. Christian Patermann is undoubtedly one of the paramount influencers behind the Bioeconomy as we know it today. He push-started the bio-agenda within the EU over decade ago – and is widely given credit for mu... Read the full article »
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31/03/2016
NC Partnering Newsletter 3/2016
Bioeconomy Beyond Bioenergy This time we would like to elaborate on the impact political decisions have on the bioeconomy. In recent years the bio-focus has to a great degree been on energy solutions aimed at reducing gr... Read the full article »
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06/02/2016
Bio-strategy firm NC Partnering launches operations
OULU, Finland, Feb 2, 2016 (Press Release) - At the CLIB (Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie) International Conference in Dusseldorf, Jukka Kantola announced the establishment of NC Partnering Ltd as corporate vehicle f... Read the full article »
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20/01/2016 - NC Partnering
NC Partnering was officially launched at CLIB2021
NC Partnering was officially launched in Dusseldorf at CLIB2021 annual seminar. Mr. Kantola was giving presentation about the bioeconomy developments in Finland. Read the full article »
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19/01/2016 - NC Partnering
NC Partnering Newsletter 1/2016
Shaping the Biofuture! As NISCluster completed its third full year, it became clear that a corporate image change was needed to better reflect the direction of our efforts. The key shareholders also felt that they would ... Read the full article »
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17/01/2016 - Sanomalehti Kaleva
Sellutehdas on hyvä alusta biojalostukseen
Uuden vuoden alkaessa ja Pariisin ilmastokokouksen jälkeen on hyvä tarkastella, mihin biotaloudessa ollaan menossa, niin globaalisti kuin paikallisella tasolla. Read the full article »