LAB Biofine to showcase its offerings at the Pulp & Beyond 2026 trade fair – moving toward next-generation biomaterial solutions with a new pilot plant

Pulp & Beyond is Northern Europe’s leading forum for the forest-based bioeconomy, bringing together the industry’s latest innovations, products, services, and technologies, as well as a wide range of bioeconomy and circular economy experts from around the world. The event offers a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, networking opportunities, and business prospects within the forest-based bioeconomy ecosystem. 

On Wednesday, April 15, at the Speakers’ Corner stage, LAB Biofine Project Manager Teemu Piesanen will present opportunities related to biomaterial piloting and avenues for collaboration.

“LAB Biofine is currently developing a flexible pilot plant for the processing of biomaterials, with a particular focus on extraction-based methods. The pilot plant will begin operations in 2027 and will provide versatile and neutral environment for companies and research organizations to conduct experiments and develop new types of biomaterial solutions,” Piesanen explains, adding:

“We are building a platform that enables new applications for biomaterials and collaboration between companies. We are now looking for partners for both piloting and our growing network of bioeconomy experts.”

Visitors to the Pulp & Beyond trade fair can learn about LAB Biofine’s operations at booth 4D11, discuss potential pilot projects, and see how LAB Biofine is advancing future biomaterial solutions through its pilot plant and evolving R&D network.

Background information about LAB Biofine

LAB Biofine is part of LUT Universities, which consists of LUT University and LAB University of Applied Sciences. LUT Universities is an international and innovative higher education community whose goal is to develop solutions to promote sustainable industry and the green transition in collaboration with companies and research organizations.

The LAB Biofine pilot plant in Lappeenranta supports these goals by providing an environment where bio-based materials can be developed, new processes tested, and research data generated that can be rapidly translated into practical applications.

LAB Biofine pilot plant’s operations align with LUT’s development priorities, particularly:
• solutions for sustainable industry
• business-driven research and development
• experimental piloting environments
• strengthening multidisciplinary expert collaboration
• innovations in biomaterials and the circular economy