ANDRITZ and PulPac Team Up to Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging with Dry Molded Fiber Technology

ANDRITZ and PulPac Team Up to Revolutionize Sustainable Packaging with Dry Molded Fiber Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has formed a strategic partnership with Swedish company PulPac AB to expand the sustainable packaging market using Dry Molded Fiber technology. This nearly waterless process molds cellulose fibers into recyclable, biodegradable products such as coffee lids, cutlery, and food trays, offering an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastics. By combining PulPac’s innovation with ANDRITZ’s expertise in pulp mills, web forming, and recycling, the partnership will enable ANDRITZ to offer complete Dry Molded Fiber production lines. The collaboration aligns with both companies’ goals to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable packaging solutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 26-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has announced a strategic partnership with PulPac AB, a Swedish leader in Dry Molded Fiber technology, to enhance the sustainable packaging market. Dry Molded Fiber is an innovative process that molds cellulose fibers into three-dimensional products, such as coffee lids, cutlery, and food trays, without the need for large amounts of water. These eco-friendly products, made from wood pulp, are biodegradable and recyclable, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics.

This collaboration will combine PulPac’s cutting-edge Dry Molded Fiber technology with ANDRITZ’s extensive experience in turnkey pulp mills, web forming processes, converting, and recycling. As a result, ANDRITZ will now offer complete Dry Molded Fiber production lines, broadening its portfolio of sustainable packaging solutions.

Andreas Lukas, Division Manager of Nonwoven & Textile at ANDRITZ, highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating, “This collaboration allows us to create efficient, eco-friendly solutions for Dry Molded Fiber products, which will help reduce the use of single-use plastics. It aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting the green transition.”

Viktor Börjesson, COO of PulPac AB, also emphasized the synergy of the partnership, noting, “By joining forces with ANDRITZ, we are unlocking great potential. Their expertise in forming, converting, and recycling technologies complements our innovative approach, and together we will scale up sustainable packaging solutions.”

The strengthened partnership between ANDRITZ and PulPac has already led to the successful implementation of several industrial production lines, utilizing Dry Molded Fiber technology and key components from ANDRITZ.

ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ offers a broad portfolio of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services and digital solutions for a wide range of industries and end markets. Sustainability is an integral part of the company’s business strategy and corporate culture. With its extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions, ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. ANDRITZ is a global market leader in all four of its business areas – Pulp & Paper, Metals, Hydropower and Environment & Energy. Technological leadership and global presence are cornerstones of the group’s strategy, which is focused on long-term profitable growth. The publicly listed group has around 30,000 employees and over 280 locations in more than 80 countries.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating costs as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation.

The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering.

PulPac AB
PulPac is the home of Dry Molded Fiber – a pioneer in packaging solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to do with cellulosic fibers. PulPac aims to replace single-use plastics by making its cutting-edge fiber-forming technology available to the world. By bringing together all parts of the packaging industry in an ecosystem of changemakers, PulPac builds on existing businesses and infrastructure – enabling fast scaling of responsibly produced packaging where sustainability is not just a choice but a fundamental principle.

Learn more at www.pulpac.com.

Media Contact:

Susan Trast
HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING
susan.trast@andritz.com

SOURCE: ANDRITZ