About us
About us
Founded in 2022, LignEasy is at the forefront of sustainable innovation in the pulp and paper industry. We have created and patented a unique technology that separates lignin from kraft pulp mill streams efficiently and without interfering with daily mill operations or requiring costly infrastructure changes.
Globally, vast quantities of bio-based material go unused each year, posing both environmental and financial burdens. Our mission is to transform this overlooked resource into high-value lignin-based products, enhancing the sustainability of the entire value chain.
Our solution integrates seamlessly into existing production systems, enabling mills to recover more value while maintaining stable processes. The lignin we separate has versatile uses across various sectors — from phenolic resins for plywood to polyurethane foams, sustainable packaging, thermoplastics, and beyond.
With our fully operational pilot plant at LignoCity in Bäckhammar, Sweden, we are paving the way for a more resource-efficient and sustainable future.
Team
Central to LignEasy’s innovation is a highly skilled and dedicated team, working tirelessly to advance this groundbreaking bio-refining technology. Our goal is to speed up the green transition, and with the support of our proficient team, we aspire to revolutionize the landscape of a sustainable tomorrow.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
JUHO-MATTI KARPALE
M.Sc. (Tech)
juho-matti.karpale@ligneasy.fi
+358 44 788 8853
Experienced CEO with a history of working in the biorefining, food & beverage industries. Skilled in research and development, process and plant design, scale-up of separation processes and business development with a focus on Bioprocess Engineering.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
TOPIAS ANTTILA
M.Sc. (Tech)
Experienced in conceptual designing of processes, research and development work in biorefining with a background in HSE engineering. M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, specializing in process development and plant design. Actively involved in lignin separation research and development of LignEasy technology.
Chief Product Officer (CPO)
ELSA MARQUES
Ph.D (Biomed)
Experienced in managing a wide array of complex laboratory procedures in various scientific fields, including biorefining. With a Lic. degree in Biology, a M.Sc. in Neurosciences and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, specialized in implementing standard operating procedures and a wide array of analytical methods. Focusing on the optimization and creation of personalized methods to address specific needs as part of the Research & Development of LignEasy.
Process Development Engineer
LAURA LEHTINEN
M.Sc. (Tech)
Experienced in process optimization and control, with a background in quality management and a M.Sc. in Chemical and Process engineering. Focusing on pilot operations and process development at LignEasy.
Product Development Engineer
CAIO NUNES
M.Sc. (Tech)
M.Sc. in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a sustainable bioeconomy with a background in side streams valorization. Experienced in lignin fractionation, chemical modification, and characterization.
Founder
ERIC ENQVIST
D.Sc. (Tech)
Inventor of LignEasy technology, with 20 years of experience in biorefinery development projects. Possesses a solid background in research and development as well as in business management, along with specialized knowledge in industrial pulping processes and side stream utilization.
Founder
VILLE TARVO
D.Sc. (Tech)
Inventor of LignEasy technology with 20 years of experience in biorefinery development projects. Involved in the optimization of lignin and carbohydrate by-product recovery from pulp mill biorefinery, as well as total fractionation of lignocellulose biomass.
Project Manager
MADINA MURATOVA
M.Sc. (Tech)
Madina Muratova is a professional with a M.Sc. in Chemical, Biochemical, and Materials Engineering specializing in biomass refining. Her background is in lignin valorization and developing innovative solutions to support the circular bioeconomy.
Company information
Ligneasy Oy
3269020-2
Address:
Eteläesplanadi 22 B 4th floor
00130 Helsinki
Finland
Email:
info@ligneasy.fi
Lignin as a material
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Lignin separation technology developed by LignEasy
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Potential applications of lignin
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Key partnerships
At LignEasy, our pursuit of sustainable innovation is strengthened by strategic partnerships with key players in the fields of research, development, and sustainable initiatives…
Our team behind the innovations
Central to LignEasy’s innovation is a highly skilled and dedicated team, working tirelessly to advance this groundbreaking bio-refining technology…