Molded Fiber's Green Packaging: Sustainability Merges with Packaging ...

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Molded Fiber, a UFP Technologies brand, today announced that it hasincreased its focus on the production of its 100% recycled moldedpulp packaging for both the retail and the health and beauty caremarkets. Recent equipment additions have included large platen,high tonnage presses necessary in the production of "after-pressed"parts, which offer a higher aesthetic appeal than traditionallyformed molded pulp. Molded Fiber's Product Manager, SteveMcLaughlin notes that the increasing costs of petroleum-basedproducts such as foams and plastics have led to a marked increasein interest and business from many large customers. "With thecurrent environment favoring sustainable types of products,including packaging, we have had a sharp increase in the level ofinterest from both large consumer goods and health and beauty carecompanies that require a package with a higher aesthetic appeal."McLaughlin goes on to mention that the increased interest hastranslated into sustained growth for the molded pulp packagingindustry.
Some of the packaging applications that have fueled growth havebeen after-pressed trays, clamshells and inserts with featuresincluding color and clearly defined embossed customer logos.McLaughlin says that Molded Fiber's capabilities in pressing partsallows for a smooth finish on two sides and the ability inmanufacturing to hold a design's tolerance much more closely. Hedoes caution that use of color for a part, other than the basenewsprint gray, usually only makes sense for very high volumeprojects. "The fact that we can deliver a part that satisfies someof the most critical eyes in the health and beauty care market andhave that part be made from 100% post consumer recycled content isvery satisfying."
About Molded Fiber
Molded Fiber is North America's leading designer and manufacturerof interior packaging solutions made from 100% recycled paper.Commonly referred to as molded pulp packaging, it is a costeffective and environmentally friendly solution that reduces laborand saves space while providing superior protection at every stageof a product's sales cycle.
About UFP Technologies, Inc.
UFP Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ- UFPT) is an innovative designer andcustom converter of foams, plastics and natural fiber products. Thecompany serves its customers through three major brands: UnitedFoam, Simco Automotive and Molded Fiber; producing a vast array ofcustom-engineered packaging solutions and component products ineleven manufacturing facilities across North America. Its customersinclude leading companies in six core markets: Automotive,Computers & Electronics, Medical & Scientific, Aerospace& Defense, Consumer and Industrial. For more information on UFPTechnologies' products and capabilities.