July 12, 2023
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Global food service packaging manufacturer, Matrix Pack is launching hot and cold drink lids, as the start of a new line of sustainable foodservice packaging products, using PulPac’s groundbreaking Dry Molded Fiber technology. Matrix Pack announces that it has entered into an industrialization partnership and machine supply agreement with Curt G. JOA Inc. (JOA), a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of converting machinery for the hygiene industry. JOA will support Matrix Pack’s business development in North America and Europe. “We will work hand in hand with Curt G. JOA to commission the first Dry Molded Fiber production machine in our Technology Center in Greece.” – Dionysis Valentis, Business Development Director at Matrix Pack According to Ryan Brown, Business Development Manager at JOA, “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.” “We will work hand in hand with Curt G. JOA to commission the first Dry Molded 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 optimized process in large scale in our North American and European plants,” says Dionysis Valentis, Business Development Director at Matrix Pack. “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”. Viktor Börjesson, Chief Partnership Officer at PulPac comments, “Harnessing the power of shared knowledge and ideas is the foundation of our partnership model. Collaborative actions are powerful. By working together, we can change the packaging industry from within and cater to the market needs of responsibly produced sustainable packaging.” About Matrix Pack About JOA About PulPac
Matrix Pack is a leading global provider of Fiber Food Packaging Products and Solutions. The Company has transformed from being one of the largest sustainable drinking straw producers in the world to a technology and raw material-agnostic organization at the forefront of Fiber Products Solutions and Technologies development. The Company works closely with key Global Brands in the sectors of Quick Service Restaurants, FMCG, Food Service & HORECA, as well as in Industrial applications. Learn more at www.matrixpack.gr/en
For more than 90 years, Curt G. Joa, Inc. (JOA) has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of machines for the disposable market. JOA’s patented technologies convert nonwoven materials, plastics, paper, films, foil, tape, and elastics into hygiene, medical, and other specialty single-use products. The family-owned company is recognized worldwide for engineering excellence and successful long-term relationships. JOA supports its clients with offices in the USA, Germany, Italy, and Japan. Learn more at www.joa.com/
PulPac is a Swedish company that develops innovative, cutting-edge fiber-based, sustainable packaging technology. Together with a global partner network, they developed Dry Molded Fiber to provide the packaging industry with a cost and energy-efficient alternative to replace unnecessary single-use plastic. Learn more at www.pulpac.com or follow us on social media.
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