MAIN BUSINESS
♦ Central Analytical Laboratory: In the Pulp and Paper Institute there is an ISO 17025 standardized Central Analytical Laboratory for analysis and testing of: fibrous material (pulp, semichemical pulp, mechanical pulp, secondary fibers from waste paper), all kinds of paper and board, paper and board packaging. The laboratory carries out sampling of fibrous semimanufacture, paper and board.
The Central Analytical Laboratory at the Institute is one of the four laboratories worldwide approved by IKEA for testing of corrugated board packaging materials.
♦ High-quality adhesives: The Pulp and Paper Institute is a producer and provider of high-quality adhesives based on natural and synthetic raw materials. The production of adhesives is approved and registered by the Ministry of Health, License No 01427-99. The products are protected by TOP–D of Trademark Certificate, Registration No 26552 by the Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria.
♦ Cosmetic phytopreparations: The Pulp and Paper Institute manufactures and markets two main groups of cosmetic phytopreparations:
- Herbal lotions based on concentrated multi-herbal extracts;
- Bath salts, scented with 100 percent natural essential oils.
The Institute maintains contacts with similar institutions in Europe and actively works to include the industry in EU programmes and for the expansion of the Balkan cooperation.