Amcor investment in PulPac fiber technology to accelerate global deployment of innovative paper packaging

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has announced its investment of US$3 million in PulPac, a Swedish company providing disruptive manufacturing technology for low-cost, high-performance fiber-based packaging. Amcor is one of several strategic investors in a cross-industry alliance aimed at driving the deployment of PulPac’s technology globally.

PulPac is a pioneering, innovation-led company focused on developing its dry-molded fiber technology for use as a viable, sustainable option for the packaging industry. This solution uses raw materials readily found globally, manufactured using an innovative process that requires significantly less resources, which reduces CO2 emissions by 80%, compared to existing processes. This cross-industry investment will support PulPac’s global commercialization ambitions, enabling the company to deploy its solutions across markets and provide the potential for applications in Amcor’s own product ranges.

The alliance with PulPac and investment into its fiber technology also follow the launch of the AmFiber™ platform earlier this year, through which Amcor aims to redefine the capabilities of traditional paper packaging, and build upon Amcor’s extensive experience in paper and carton packaging.

Frank Lehmann, vice president of Corporate Venturing and Open Innovation at Amcor, said, “Amcor is committed to developing solutions that meet the needs of our customers, consumers and the environment. Amcor’s investment in PulPac will help to accelerate the global rollout of this innovative technology, as well as support research into its suitability for future applications.

Using PulPac’s dry-molded fiber technology, the shape of products can be optimized for a wide variety of applications, including some that have traditionally not been able to employ a viable sustainable option.

more at: https://www.amcor.com/media/news/pulpac-investment-fiber-packaging-technology-global-industry

Related Posts

ANDRITZ invites to “TissueTalk” webinar: competitive edge in tissue production through digitalization and AI

ANDRITZ automation and digitalization experts invite you to join them for a webinar to dive into the future of tissue production – from cutting-edge operational methodologies to artificial intelligence for a more efficient, sustainable, and autonomous tissue production. April 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Major topics presented: How can digital trends revolutionize tissue production and how can digital integration in plant life cycles be done? What does operational excellence mean and how can it be implemented in new and existing mills? How to reach significant reductions in raw material and energy consumption and thus minimize the environmental footprint? How can the strategy for OT cyber security look like? *Competitive edge in tissue, by Georg Krogger, Director Capital Automation and Digitalization Sales *Metris – simplify operations, by Daniel Schuck, Vice President Digital Solutions *Metris – improve operator experience, by Neeraj Nagpal, Director Digital Products & Solutions *A lifetime of operational excellence, by Erich Gatterer, Director Business Development and Sales, Automation and Digitalization

Scott® 24 Hour Sanitizing Wipes Wins the 2021 World of Wipes Innovation Award

Scott® 24 Hour Sanitizing Wipes – Kimberly-Clark Professional's pre-saturated wipes with a patented formulation – has been named the winner of the 2021 World of Wipes (WOW) Innovation Award at the WOW International Conference. A team of technical specialists from The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry ( INDA ) chose Scott® 24 over 23 submissions. The product was honored for its innovation across the entire wipes value chain. Scott® 24 Hour Sanitizing Wipes are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for disinfecting against numerous strains of bacteria and viruses – including SARS-CoV-2[1]. These pre-saturated wipes quickly disinfect and maintain surface sanitization against bacteria for a full 24 hours, even after multiple touches.[2]

Tetra Pak to Develop Paper Straws for Its Portion-size Carton Packages

Tetra Pak aims to launch a paper straw that is suitable for its portion-sized carton packages before the end of the year, as part of a broader programme to help address the issue of plastic straw waste. Straws play an integral functional role on portion packages, but if not properly disposed of, they then become part of the plastics waste problem. The company has been working to encourage consumers to push straws “back in the pack” once empty, so they can be collected along with the rest of the package. Now, work is under way to develop a paper straw that is suitable for use on its portion-size carton packages. Click Read More below for additional information.
Back To Top
×Close search
Search