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PulPac<\/a> has announced that SIG InnoVentures<\/a> and Optima<\/a>, a global technology leader in advanced packaging machine solutions, will join the company as new shareholders. This strategic investment broadens PulPac\u2019s existing group of investors and underscores the confidence both SIG InnoVentures and Optima have in PulPac and its Dry Molded Fiber technology \u2013 paving the way for innovative and responsible alternatives to single-use plastic.<\/p>\n \u201cOver the past year, we\u2019ve 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,\u201d said Linus Larsson Green, CEO of PulPac. \u201cHaving 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\u2019s expertise in packaging and bespoke machinery<\/a> for Dry Molded Fiber helps us accelerate the implementation of our technology on a global scale.\u201d<\/p>\n SIG\u2019s Chief Markets Officer, Christoph Wegener, explained how closer involvement with PulPac aligns with SIG\u2019s mission to bring food and beverage products to consumers around the world in a safe, sustainable, and affordable way: \u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Fredric Petit, Packaging Partner at Emerald and SIG\u2019s investment advisor, commented, \u201cPulPac\u2019s 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\u2019s commitment to sustainability but also accelerates the broader industry transition away from single-use plastic.\u201d<\/p>\n Optima\u2019s CEO, Dr. Stefan K\u00f6nig, highlighted what led the company to also invest in PulPac: \u201cOur initial collaboration on machinery<\/a> showed immense promise in advancing Dry Molded Fiber solutions. By becoming shareholders, we\u2019re deepening that partnership and combining our engineering expertise with PulPac\u2019s 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.\u201d<\/p>\n This announcement follows PulPac\u2019s existing partnership with Optima, announced in September 2024, which confirmed a shared commitment to advancing sustainable packaging solutions<\/a>. By leveraging each partner\u2019s unique capabilities, that initiative aims to accelerate the availability of fiber-based caps and closures at scale \u2013 offering brands, consumers, and the planet a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to single-use plastic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n