Stora Enso predicts digital printing will take a strong position in packaging markets and become a mainstream process. Strong growth in demand over the last six months for board products that are suitable for digital processes supports the company's forecast. Pira International, which follows developments in the packaging industry also believes that digital printing will account for almost 20% of all printing by 2010.

Sweden invests more in biotech per capita than any other country in the world. The country also has the fourth-largest biotech industry in Europe, characterised by a successful entrepreneurial approach, well-developed infrastructure, well-trained workforce and a favourable financial growth climate.In particular, Sweden's internationally focused researchers have been quick to realise the potential of genomics and have rapidly established a global reputation in research fields such as stem cells, where 24 of the total of 64 lines that have been identified by the American National Institute of Health are to be found in the country. Sweden is also at the forefront in the highly complex field of protein research, with several successful companies and universities. This work is headed by the Karolinska Institutet, an organisation whose activities have generated five Nobel Prize winners. It is within areas such as these that new developments and advances will be presented when Sweden implements its largest ever biotech trade fair venture at BIO 2002. Almost 20 companies and organisations are presenting their new developments in a 1200 ft² stand within the framework of the nationally financed Swedish Bioscience Programme.

Hägglunds Drives has launched a new range of hydraulic motors, named Compact CB. They combine space economy with high torque and are reportedly maintenance free and operate at a very low noise level. The new product line is for example suitable for heavy duty applications such as Shredders, Feeders and Roll Mills and is - according to the manufacturer - by far the most compact drive solution on the market.The CB builds upon existing designs with a high mechanical efficiency, but provides a wider choice with regard to application in conjunction with increased performance and reliability. It is based on the specified needs of users derived from a unique technical survey in 13 different countries.

(Stockholm, Apr. 3, 2002) - Autoliv Inc. (NYSE: ALV and SSE: ALIV) has started to introduce a seat belt system which can adapt its restraining force - and hence the load on the occupant - to the severity of the crash and to the restraining force of the airbag. In future vehicles this technological breakthrough will also enable the seat belt to adjust its restraining force to each occupant. This smart seat belt will be particularly beneficial for the elderly and for small women. The new improvement is currently being introduced globally on the new BMW 7-series and the new Mercedes E-Class.

TUBE 2002 Trade FairDüsseldorf, April 8-12, 2002Stand #B40Tetra Pak, a leading liquid food packaging machinery manufacturer, has selected Stalatube Oy's stainless steel hollow sections for the frame structures of its packaging machines. Economical feasibility and flexibility of installation are cited as major attributes of the Stalatube sections.

Major international chocolate manufacturers are increasingly using sophisticated packaging concepts to create strong brand images for their products. Recently Kraft Foods, the world's second biggest chocolate manufacturer, transformed its Aladdin Gold range into an exclusive brand through the introduction of a new packaging concept. Stora Enso worked closely with the company in its role as packaging material supplier. 

Higher performance. Reduced space requirement. New wider tubes and two new types of fin have been developed by Setrab AB, and are now being introduced onto the world market. This new type of cooler will offer considerable opportunities for manufacturers needing coolers for excavators, tractors, agricultural machinery and a large number of stationary applications within the processing, power supply, engineering and other industries.

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With the aid of air suspension and specially designed electronics, buses and other passenger transport vehicles can be adapted to the requirements for vertical adjustment in accordance with the new EU directive (2001/85/EC). The Swedish development company Airlink reports that this can now be achieved in a simpler, safer and more efficient manner than has previously been possible.