Industry Leaders with Over 30 Years of Expertise
We are a Swedish family-owned company specializing in the production of niche paper packaging solutions.
Novacore was founded in 1997, initially focusing on VCI-based corrosion protection packaging. Driven by a commitment to innovation and development, we have since expanded our production to include retail wrapping paper, with a particular specialization in waxed paper.
To this day, we remain the sole Swedish manufacturer of corrosion protection paper. Furthermore, our waxed paper is unique in its composition, utilizing a sustainable vegetable-based wax.
Novacore is located in Västervik, where our facility sits directly on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Our team consists of eight dedicated and innovative professionals who take immense pride in craftsmanship and the production of Novacore’s unique packaging solutions.
Peter Kägu founds Novacore in Gamleby, Sweden, serving as a specialized supplier of corrosion protection paper primarily for the Swedish steel industry.
Engineering of a custom coating machine for corrosion-resistant corrugated board. This technical breakthrough leads to Novacore’s first major industrial contracts with Sandviken and Press&Plåt.
Novacore achieves environmental certification from the SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, becoming the first company in the country to be certified with zero non-conformances.
Founder Peter Kägu is honored with the "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in Västervik, recognizing decades of contribution to the local industry.
Investment in a state-of-the-art climate chamber for rigorous corrosion testing. Simultaneously, Novacore begins hosting expert-led training sessions to educate clients on effective corrosion protection.
A pivotal year for R&D; Peter Kägu develops a method to create eco-friendly waxed paper, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional paraffin wax and plastic coatings.
A new chapter begins as siblings Emilia and David Kägu take the helm. Under their leadership, the company sees a 40% increase in turnover within the first few years, driven largely by the surging demand for eco-friendly food-grade paper.
Strategic expansion. Novacore moves its operations to a brand-new, purpose-built industrial facility in Västervik.
Continued diversification with investments in new machinery specifically designed for the production of sustainable floral packaging.
