The institute conducted research and development in the field of materials (cellulose, semi-finished products, paper, cardboard, fiber, wood fiber boards), production processes, technological equipment, and automation for the pulp and paper industry. Key areas of activity include:
- development of environmentally safe and energy-saving technologies for cooking and bleaching pulp for various purposes;
- creation and implementation of production for special technical types of paper and cardboard for various industries;
- development of paper and cardboard technology for food and industrial packaging;
- development of effective methods for industrial emission treatment.
Based on the research and data developed by the institute, Russia's largest pulp and paper enterprises were designed and built: Arkhangelsk Timber Industry Complex, Kotlas Pulp and Paper Mill, Ust-Ilimsk Timber Industry Complex, Bratsk Timber Industry Complex, Svetogorsk Pulp and Paper Mill, and Vyborg Pulp and Paper Mill.