BNDES Approves R$ 122.5 Million for Klabin's Innovation in R&D Projects

BNDES (Brazilian Development Bank) has approved financing of R$ 122.55 million, through the BNDES Mais Inovação line, to support Klabin's investment plan in research, development and innovation (R&D&I) projects .

The funded projects will be executed until June 2027 at the Telêmaco Borba (PR) and Otacílio Costa (SC) plants, focusing on increasing the company's productivity, sustainability, and competitiveness.

“This is another financing from BNDES, adhering to the New Industry Brazil (NIB) program of the Federal Government, whose resources will allow the largest Brazilian producer and exporter of packaging paper to invest in innovative green technologies to develop new applications for its products,” explained the president of BNDES, Aloizio Mercadante .

Part of the resources will be allocated to industrial research and development initiatives, focusing on optimizing the pulp production process, improving paper properties to enhance packaging performance, and developing solutions to increase the viability of recycling.

Approximately R$ 41.1 million will support forestry research and development projects, including genetic improvement of eucalyptus and pine and improvements in wood quality. Expected results include efficiency gains in pulp production, advances in pest and disease management, and the development of solutions for adaptation and tolerance to adverse climatic factors.

“With the support of BNDES, we have consolidated our innovative trajectory, increased productivity and sustainability, and converted knowledge into real economic impact, strengthening Klabin's position as a benchmark in renewable solutions in Brazil and worldwide,” says Darlon Orlamunder de Souza , Director of R&D, Sustainability, and Strategy & Market at the company.