PulPac has announced that SIG InnoVentures and Optima, a global technology leader in advanced packaging machine solutions, will join the company as new shareholders. This strategic investment broadens PulPac’s existing group of investors and underscores the confidence both SIG InnoVentures and Optima have in PulPac and its Dry Molded Fiber technology – paving the way for innovative and responsible alternatives to single-use plastic.
“Over the past year, we’ve achieved significant progress with our technology, expanding its range of applications and opening new possibilities that have attracted major players seeking scalable, eco-friendly solutions across additional packaging categories,” said Linus Larsson Green, CEO of PulPac. “Having SIG and Optima come on board as shareholders strengthens our capacity to meet this demand. SIG, with its extensive range of packaging solutions, has the reach to create a significant market shift, while Optima’s expertise in packaging and bespoke machinery for Dry Molded Fiber helps us accelerate the implementation of our technology on a global scale.”
SIG’s Chief Markets Officer, Christoph Wegener, explained how closer involvement with PulPac aligns with SIG’s mission to bring 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. We believe PulPac and Dry Molded Fiber have an important role to play in meeting the growing demand for even more responsible solutions.”
Fredric Petit, Packaging Partner at Emerald and SIG’s investment advisor, commented, “PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology stands out as one of the most scalable and impactful innovations in sustainable packaging today. Its ability to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient fiber solutions at industrial scale makes it a natural fit for forward-thinking leaders like SIG. We believe this investment not only advances SIG’s commitment to sustainability but also accelerates the broader industry transition away from single-use plastic.”
Optima’s CEO, Dr. Stefan König, highlighted what led the company to also invest in PulPac: “Our initial collaboration on machinery showed immense promise in advancing Dry Molded Fiber solutions. By becoming shareholders, we’re deepening that partnership and combining our engineering expertise with PulPac’s technology. We look forward to scaling Dry Molded Fiber together and enabling sustainable packaging solutions that can truly reduce single-use plastic across the industry.”
This announcement follows PulPac’s existing partnership with Optima, announced in September 2024, which confirmed a shared commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions. By leveraging each partner’s unique capabilities, that initiative aims to accelerate the availability of fiber-based caps and closures at scale – offering brands, consumers, and the planet a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to single-use plastic.
