Kiefel GmbH's technologies in the natural fibre sector have been recognised by the automation group ABB. In the "Sustainability" category, the development performance of the Naturformer KFT 90 won the international European Value Provider Award.
Products made of natural fibres can be moulded on the KFT 90. This packaging can be used in certain fields of application. Alternative to conventional plastic packaging be. Already won in 2020 Boots was the only German company out of a total of four winners to receive the award, at that time in the "Outstanding Performance" category.
"As a mechanical engineering company, Kiefel is leading the way in terms of sustainability. The technology of the KFT 90 is an example of this, because Packaging made from renewable and biodegradable raw materials or plant residues can be produced on the machines - while maximising energy and resource efficiency."
Andrea Cassoni, Head of the Global Business Line General Industry at ABB
Focus on sustainability
"We have always attached great importance to energy-saving and resource-conserving technologies in our machines. In the last two years, however, we have integrated the sustainability aspect even more strongly into our actions."
Cornelia Frank, Head of Sustainability at Kiefel
One result was the Expansion of material processing expertise from polymers to natural fibres and the introduction of the associated new machine technology for fibre thermoforming within two years.
Anchoring in corporate strategy
Kiefel is also involved in various Initiatives to improve the recyclability of plasticshow HolyGrail or PrintCYC. In addition, Kiefel participates in the independent international sustainability certification of EcoVadis and continuously optimises activities relating to products, technologies and companies.
"The award recognises our technology in the natural fibre sector, but Kiefel is increasingly committed to sustainability on many levels."
Cornelia Frank
Source: Kiefel GmbH
