Valmet Launches Novel 3D Fibre Technology for High-Capacity Molded Fibre Production

Valmet expands its offering to the growing molded fibre market with the launch of Valmet 3D Fiber technology. The solution enables high-capacity, fast production of high-quality, three-dimensional fibre-based packaging, offering packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution to meet the increasing demand for sustainable alternatives to plastic. 

The demand for molded fibre packaging solutions is growing, and we see strong opportunities to help our customers capture this growth. By combining strong expertise in fibre-based packaging and paper process technologies and automation, Valmet is able to offer packaging producers a competitive end-to-end solution. With Valmet 3D Fibre, we support our customers in seizing new business opportunities, strengthening their market position, and accelerating the shift toward fibre-based packaging.

Petri Rasinmäki, Executive Vice President, Packaging and Paper at Valmet

Valmet 3D Fibre technology and its end products offer Valmet’s customers wider market opportunities than traditional wet molded fibre packaging technology. The technology enables the production of lightweight yet rigid end products, such as trays, plates and food packaging applications by using cellulose fibres. In addition, the process design allows efficient circulation of side streams and trim waste within the production, further improving overall process efficiency and supporting circular economy.

“The strength of Valmet 3D Fibre lies in combining unique fibre layering technology, production capacity and automation. Our technology enables customers to develop demanding three-dimensional packaging solutions, while maintaining high productivity and resource efficiency,” said Juho Pyrrö, Head of Valmet 3D Fibre at Valmet.

The launch strengthens Valmet’s strategic focus on continuous innovation together with customers and supports its ambition to lead the way towards circularity through solutions that promote renewable materials and resource efficiency. The development of Valmet 3D Fibre technology is based on long-term collaboration with Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring. Since 2020, Valmet and Metsä Spring have been cooperating to develop a novel production concept that converts wood-based fibres into sustainable packaging solutions.