SIG InnoVentures and Optima are new strategic investors in PulPac and together aim to accelerate the availability of fibre-based closures on a large scale.
19 May 2025
SIG and Optima rely on PulPac's dry moulded fibre technology. (Image: PulPac)
SIG InnoVentures and Optima join PulPac's ownership group as new strategic investors. This announcement follows the existing partnership between PulPac and Optima announced in September 2024. The initiative aims to accelerate the availability of fibre-based closures at scale.
SIG InnoVentures and packaging machine manufacturer Optima have joined PulPac as new shareholders. This strategic investment expands PulPac's existing investor group and underlines the confidence both companies have in PulPac. PulPac and its dry moulded fibre technology, which aims to pave the way for innovative and responsible alternatives to single-use plastic.
(Image: PulPac)
„Over the past year, we have made significant progress with our technology, broadening the scope of applications and opening up new opportunities that have attracted large companies looking for scalable, environmentally friendly solutions for additional packaging categories. The addition of SIG and Optima as shareholders strengthens our ability to meet this demand. SIG, with its extensive range of packaging solutions, has the reach to make a significant market change, while Optima's expertise in packaging and customised dry moulded fibre machinery will help us accelerate the implementation of our technology on a global scale.“
Linus Larsson Green, CEO of PulPac
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Christoph Wegener, Chief Markets Officer at SIG, explained how the closer collaboration with PulPac aligns with SIG's mission to deliver food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable and affordable way: „We see great potential in PulPac and Dry Molded Fiber playing an important role in fulfilling the growing demand for increasingly responsible solutions can play.“
PulPac's dry moulded fibre technology is considered a scalable and effective innovation in the field of sustainable packaging. The ability of PulPac, Cost-efficient fibre solutions on an industrial scale This makes the company an ideal partner for companies such as SIG.
„Our initial collaboration on the machines has shown great promise in advancing dry moulded fibre solutions. Through our participation, we are deepening this partnership and combining our technical expertise with PulPac's technology.“
Dr Stefan König, CEO of Optima
This announcement follows the existing partnership between PulPac and Optima, which was announced in September 2024 and the joint commitment to promoting sustainable packaging solutions confirmed. By leveraging the capabilities of both partners, this initiative aims to accelerate the availability of fibre-based closures at scale and provide brands, consumers and the environment with a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to single-use plastic.
