Matrix Pack will initially focus on manufacturing the lids of its hot and cold beverage cups. Credit: Brando Makes Branding via Unsplash.

Global fibre food packaging solutions provider Matrix Pack has signed a new industrialisation partnership and machine supply agreement with machine builder Curt G Joa (JOA).

The latest announcement was shared by Swedish packaging company PulPac.

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PulPac is providing its Dry Moulded Fiber technology to Matrix Pack for manufacturing its hot and cold drink lids.

A license agreement for the same material was signed between the two companies last week. This allows Matrix Pack to use PulPac’s fibre technology in manufacturing its new line of sustainable foodservice packaging products.

The initial focus will be on manufacturing the lids of hot and cold beverage cups.

Building on previous developments, the latest deal will require JOA to supply a Dry Moulded Fiber production machine to Matrix Pack.

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Matrix Pack’s business development director Dionysis Valentis said: “We will work hand in hand with Curt G JOA to commission the first Dry Moulded Fiber production machine in our Technology Center in Greece.

“Together with JOA and PulPac, we are looking forward to transforming this into an industrial success, and then roll out the optimised process in large scale in our North American and European plants.

“With cutting-edge technology access, top-notch raw materials and our manufacturing expertise, Matrix Pack’s Technology and Business Platform is poised to meet growing consumer demand for innovative and sustainable eco-friendly food packaging products.”

Furthermore, JOA will be responsible for supporting Matrix Pack’s business development across the European and North American markets.

JOA business development manager Ryan Brown said: “In PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology we see enormous potential to bring sustainable packaging to market. We look forward to applying our engineering excellence and industrial expertise to develop complete machine platforms for Matrix Pack.”

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