Dry molded fiber is a nearly waterless process for molding cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for packaging. Made from wood pulp, these recyclable and biodegradable products offer a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic items.
Sep 26, 2024
International technology group ANDRITZ and PulPac AB, a Swedish company specializing in dry molded fiber technology, have entered into a strategic partnership to serve the alternative packaging market.
Dry molded fiber is a nearly waterless process for molding cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products for packaging. These include coffee lids, cutlery, trays and other food-grade items, as well as a wide range of products for non-food applications. Made from wood pulp, these recyclable and biodegradable products are becoming increasingly important in replacing single-use plastic items.
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The cooperation will combine PulPac’s dry molded fiber technology with ANDRITZ’s expertise in pulp mills and web forming processes (airlaid and mill-to-web) as well as converting and recycling technologies. As a result, ANDRITZ will now be able to offer complete dry molded fiber lines, further expanding its broad portfolio of sustainable solutions.
Andreas Lukas, Division Manager, Nonwoven & Textile,ANDRITZ, said, “This partnership with PulPac enables us to engineer economically viable and resource-saving solutions for dry molded fiber products that contribute to the reduction of single-use plastics. This is perfectly in line with our commitment to driving the green transition.”
Viktor Börjesson, COO, PulPac AB, adds. “Teaming up with ANDRITZ unlocks great potential by combining our innovative technology with ANDRITZ’s know-how and experience, especially in forming, converting and recycling technologies. We look forward to building on our partnership and continuing to scale sustainable packaging solutions together.”
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This partnership strengthens the existing successful collaboration between ANDRITZ and PulPac. Several industrial lines using PulPac’s dry molded fiber technology and strategic components from ANDRITZ are already in operation.
