KAMA
KAMA is Russia's only domestic manufacturer of coated folding boxboard (FBB) and light-coated paper (LWC), producing 240,000 tons of cardboard and 89,000 tons of paper annually from its Krasnokamsk mill. Wholly owned by Sveza Group since 2022, it serves packaging, pharmaceutical, publishing, and tobacco customers across Russia and CIS.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersKrasnokamsk, Russia
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What KAMA does
KAMA (legal entity OOO Kama) is Russia's only domestic manufacturer of coated folding boxboard (FBB) and a producer of light-coated paper (LWC), operating a single integrated mill in Krasnokamsk, Perm Krai. Founded in 1936 and wholly owned by the Sveza forest industry group since 2022, the company runs two main lines: the KDM-9 cardboard machine (220,000 tons/year nameplate, 239,700 tons produced in 2025) producing five coated cardboard grades under the KAMA Bright, KAMA Strong, KAMA Project, KAMA Pharma, and KAMA Tobacco Premium brands at 170-380 g/m², and the BDM-7 paper machine producing 89,000 tons/year of LWC, offset, and supercalendered papers at 45-130 g/m². KAMA is vertically integrated with its own BCTMP (bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp) production of approximately 200,000 tons per year from regionally sourced aspen wood, and reports that 95% of raw materials are now domestic, up from 40% in 2021.
The company sells primarily to B2B customers across packaging manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, publishing and printing, and tobacco packaging, with named enterprise users including Kvarts (printing) and Fleksoznak (hot-beverage cups, where 90% of outer-layer material is KAMA). Distribution combines a direct enterprise field-sales team with key account managers in Moscow, an authorized distributor network across Russia, and an export channel covering CIS countries. Go-to-market is reinforced by annual client days at the plant (250+ partner visits), regional industry seminars, and participation in packaging exhibitions (UPAKEXPO, Print PARK). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are negotiated directly based on volume, specifications, and delivery terms, generally on multi-year horizons.
Revenue mechanics are those of a commodity-plus-specialty industrial producer: the FY2024 revenue reported in the Perm Territory TOP-300 ranking was 28.6 billion rubles, against total assets of 38.3 billion rubles. Certifications supporting premium positioning include ISO 9001:2015, REACH SVHC compliance (verified for 250 substances), Halal, FDA, RoHS, and EU Directive 94/62/EC. Recent product expansion includes barrier-coated cardboard (2026) and semi-moisture-resistant label paper (2026), extending the addressable market beyond core FBB. Internal systems include 1C:ERP (180 million rubles implementation supporting up to 400 concurrent users), integrated with MES, TRIM, Diadoc, and a Russian-developed SCADA system; the self-implemented SCADA for BDM-7 saved 60+ million rubles through import substitution.
KAMA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- KAMA
- Legal name
- OOO Kama (ООО «Кама»)
- Website
- https://cbk-kama.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- KAMA is Russia's only domestic manufacturer of coated folding boxboard (FBB) and light-coated paper (LWC), producing 240,000 tons of cardboard and 89,000 tons of paper annually from its Krasnokamsk mill. Wholly owned by Sveza Group since 2022, it serves packaging, pharmaceutical, publishing, and tobacco customers across Russia and CIS.
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- akta.pro rank
KAMA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pulp and Paper Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Paperboard Mills (322130), Paper Mills (32212), Pulp Mills (32211), Stationery Product Manufacturing (322230)
- SIC
- Paperboard Mills (2631), Paper Mills (2621), Pulp Mills (2611), Papers & Allied Products (2600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) Paperboard Manufacturing (IMAMAFAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Market Pulp (Bleached Hardwood/Softwood Kraft) (IMAMADAA), Paper & Paperboard Packaging Converting & Finishing (Die-Cutting, Gluing, Windowing, Coating) (IMALACAL), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Stationery & Office Paper Products (notebooks, pads, forms) (IMAMAHAG)
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Where KAMA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Krasnokamsk
- HQ country
- Russia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
KAMA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Coated Cardboard Sales: Manufacturing and sales of coated cardboard including FBB (Folding Box Board) for packaging applications. Products include KAMA Bright (double-sided coating), KAMA Strong (single-sided), KAMA Project, KAMA Pharma, and KAMA Tobacco Premium. Annual production capacity of 240,000 tons.
- Coated and Offset Paper Sales: Manufacturing and sales of light-coated paper (LWC), offset paper, and supercalendered paper. Product range includes gloss and semi-gloss LWC, offset+, bulky offset+, and supercalendered paper. Annual production capacity of 89,000 tons.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B sales of cardboard and paper products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
KAMA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
KAMA manufactures and sells coated cardboard (FBB grades GC1/GC2) and light-coated paper (LWC) plus offset and supercalendered papers from in-house BCTMP pulp. Annual production capacity reaches 240,000 tons of cardboard and 89,000 tons of paper. Products are sold B2B to packaging manufacturers, publishers, and printing companies across Russia and CIS markets through direct sales and distributors.
Product overview
KAMA is Russia's first specialized production facility for coated cardboard and light-weighted coated (LWC) paper, operating as part of the Sveza timber industry group. The company produces a unified product portfolio comprising five brands of coated cardboard (KAMA Bright GC1, KAMA Strong GC2, KAMA Project GC2, KAMA Pharma GC1, and KAMA Tobacco Premium in GC1/GC2 variants) with grammages ranging from 170 to 380 g/m², and five types of paper (LWC Ural Bright glossy and satin variants, Offset+ standard and bulky, and Supercalendered) with grammages from 45 to 130 g/m². Annual production capacity reaches 240,000 tons of cardboard and 89,000 tons of paper. The product line was expanded in 2026 to include semi-moisture-resistant label paper (80 g/m²) and barrier cardboard variants. Production is supported by two modern machines: Cardboard Machine KDM-9 for FBB production and Paper Machine BDM-7 for LWC and offset paper.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KAMA Bright (КАМА Брайт): Double-sided coated cardboard GC1 for folding boxboard applications.
- KAMA Strong (КАМА Стронг)
- KAMA Project (КАМА Проджект)
- KAMA Pharma (КАМА Фарма)
- KAMA Tobacco Premium (КАМА Тобакко Премиум)
- LWC Ural Bright
- LWC Ural Bright Satin / Satin Plus
- Offsetnaya+ (Офсетная+)
- Supercalendered Paper (SC)
Products and services
- KAMA Bright (GC1) - Double-sided Coated Cardboard Double-sided coated folding boxboard (FBB) with grammage from 170 to 380 g/m² for high-quality printing and packaging applications including pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and confectionery packaging.
- KAMA Strong (GC2) - Single-sided Coated Cardboard Single-sided coated cardboard for packaging applications, available in grammages including a 170 g/m² variant for laminated packaging. Used by Moscow-based Fleksoznak for 90% of hot beverage cup outer layer production.
- KAMA Project (GC2) - Single-sided Coated Cardboard Single-sided coated cardboard for general packaging applications with good printability characteristics.
- KAMA Pharma (GC1) - Double-sided Coated Premium Cardboard Premium double-sided coated cardboard specifically developed for pharmaceutical packaging with exceptional whiteness (3.5% higher than competitors), low roughness, and compliance with strict industry requirements. Also used for cosmetics, perfumery, and confectionery packaging.
- KAMA Tobacco Premium (GC1/GC2) - Coated Cardboard for Tobacco Packaging Specialized coated cardboard available in both double-sided (GC1) and single-sided (GC2) variants for tobacco packaging applications.
- KAMA LWC Ural Bright - Glossy Light-Weighted Coated Paper Glossy light-weighted coated (LWC) paper for printing and publishing applications.
- KAMA LWC Ural Bright Satin Plus - Semi-Gloss Light-Weighted Coated Paper Semi-gloss light-weighted coated (LWC) paper offering a satin finish for enhanced print quality.
- KAMA Offset+ Paper Offset printing paper with improved properties for various printing applications.
- KAMA Offset+ Bulky Paper Bulky offset paper with enhanced thickness and stiffness characteristics.
- KAMA Supercalendered Paper Supercalendered paper with two-sided smoothness (SC-C/D grades) for high-quality commercial printing.
- KAMA Semi-Moisture-Resistant Label Paper (Ural Bright Label) Semi-moisture-resistant coated label paper with grammage of 80 g/m² for labeling applications in food, cosmetic, and other industries for the Russian market.
- KAMA Barrier Cardboard Cardboard with barrier properties for enhanced protection against moisture and grease in packaging applications.
Quantifiable outcome
- Achieved 50%+ market share in Russian FBB cardboard segment
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use KAMA
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
KAMA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
KAMA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Sveza Group (Группа «Свеза»)coreKAMA is a member of Sveza Group, a forest products company. Sveza acquired KAMA in 2024, providing strategic direction, integration into group systems (1C:ERP), and shared best practices across the forest industry.
- Evropapir (Европапир)coreDistributor partner organizing joint client days and promoting KAMA products to printing industry customers across Russia.
- MMPEF Packaging (ММПОФ ПЭКЭДЖИНГ)minorSveza Group enterprise conducting joint workshop with KAMA experts and students on future packaging trends and solutions.
- Saint Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design (СПбГУПТД)minorUniversity partnership for joint workshops on packaging future, student involvement in industry projects, and educational collaboration in printing and packaging technology.
- Krasnokamsk Polygraphic Combine (Краснокамский полиграфический комбинат)minorLocal printing partner for production of notebooks from KAMA paper and cardboard in the design competition initiative.
- Youth Center Sreda (Молодежный центр «Среда»)minorPartnership for youth professional orientation in Krasnokamsk. KAMA provides equipment and conducts career guidance activities at the center.
- Youth Beyond Work Program (Росмолодежь «Больше, чем работа»)minorFederal internship program hosting future engineers and programmers for professional training at KAMA production facility.
- Perm State Agrotechnological University (ПГАТУ)minorUniversity partnership for talent development. Provides interactive demonstrations and career guidance for students in agricultural technology.
- Perm National Research Polytechnic University (ПНИПУ)minorUniversity partnership for engineering talent pipeline. Demonstrates AI applications for warehouse logistics and pipeline diagnostics.
- Perm Chemical-Technological College (ПХТТ)minorTechnical college partnership providing educational demonstrations in energy supply for aspiring industry professionals.
- Krasnokamsk Polytechnic College (Краснокамский политехнический техникум)coreKey technical education partner for talent pipeline. 170 students from Krasnokamsk and Perm completed internships 2023-2025. Students trained in wood processing technology, industrial equipment maintenance, and electrical equipment servicing.
- Sveza Resource (Свеза Ресурс)coreSveza Group subsidiary managing forest resources, reforestation, and fire protection on leased forest plots supplying raw materials to KAMA and Sveza plywood mill.
Scale indicators20 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
KAMA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Arkhangelsk PPM: Russian pulp and paper producer based in Arkhangelsk producing market pulp, paper, and cardboard. Comparable as a regional Russian peer in pulp and paper manufacturing with similar raw material sourcing and end-market exposure.
Direct peers
- Stora Enso: Major European forest products company producing FBB, LWC, and coated packaging board across multiple mills. Directly comparable to KAMA on product portfolio, pulp-and-paperboard integration, and target end-markets (packaging, publishing).
- Segezha Group: Russian vertically integrated forest products company producing paper, packaging, and wood-based panels. Comparable as a domestic Russian peer with similar parent-group structure, raw material sourcing, and exposure to the Russian market.
- Sappi Limited: Global producer of coated woodfree paper, packaging board, and dissolving pulp. Comparable to KAMA on the LWC/coated paper side of the business, with overlapping publishing and packaging end-markets.
- Mayr-Melnhof Karton: European FBB (Folding Box Board) coated cardboard specialist and one of the largest global producers. Directly comparable to KAMA as both manufacture coated folding boxboard for packaging applications, with a similar product portfolio across GC1/GC2 grades.
- Heinzel Group: Austrian pulp and paper group operating FBB mills (Europac, Laakirchen) producing coated folding boxboard for the European market. Directly comparable to KAMA as a mid-sized regional FBB specialist with similar product focus and end-customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Mondi Group: Global packaging and paper group with significant corrugated and coated board operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in coated/packaging paper, with a much larger product portfolio across containerboard, kraft paper, and uncoated paper.
- Smurfit Kappa: Global paper-based packaging leader primarily in containerboard and corrugated, with some coated paperboard exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent in paper-based packaging supplying similar end customers (consumer goods, pharma, food).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
KAMA social profiles
Digital presenceKAMA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
KAMA financial estimates
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KAMA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
KAMA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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KAMA M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about KAMA
What does KAMA do?
KAMA manufactures and sells coated cardboard (FBB grades GC1/GC2) and light-coated paper (LWC) plus offset and supercalendered papers from in-house BCTMP pulp. Annual production capacity reaches 240,000 tons of cardboard and 89,000 tons of paper. Products are sold B2B to packaging manufacturers, publishers, and printing companies across Russia and CIS markets through direct sales and distributors.
Is KAMA a public or private company?
KAMA is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was KAMA founded?
KAMA was founded in 1936. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is KAMA based?
KAMA is headquartered in Krasnokamsk, Russia, in the Europe region.
How does KAMA make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Coated Cardboard Sales are the primary driver. The others are coated and Offset Paper Sales.
Who are KAMA's main competitors?
Arkhangelsk PPM is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Stora Enso, Segezha Group, Sappi Limited, Mayr-Melnhof Karton and Heinzel Group. Broad incumbents are Mondi Group and Smurfit Kappa.
Does KAMA have an API?
No public API is recorded for KAMA.
What industry is KAMA in?
KAMA's product category is Pulp and Paper Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAFAF, Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) Paperboard Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMAMADAA, Market Pulp (Bleached Hardwood/Softwood Kraft). Its NAICS code is 322130 and its SIC code is 2631.