Valmet has extended its offering to the expanding molded fiber industry with the development of Valmet 3D Fiber technology. The solution facilitates enhanced-capacity, fast production of high-quality, three-dimensional fiber-based packaging, providing packaging manufacturers with a competitive end-to-end choice to fulfil the rising demand for a sustainable substitute to plastic.
Valmet 3D Fiber technology and its end outcomes provide Valmet’s customers with more extensive industry opportunities than conventional wet-molded fiber packaging technology. The technology facilitates the manufacturing of lightweight yet rigid end products, like plates, trays, and food packaging efforts, by using cellulose fibers. In addition, the procedure design permits effective circulation of side flows and trim waste within the production, further enhancing the complete process efficacy and supporting the circular economy.
The initiative improves Valmet’s planned focus on constant innovation together with consumers and supports its goal to lead the way towards circularity via solutions that uphold renewable resources and resource efficacy. The innovation of Valmet 3D Fiber technology is based on a long-term partnership with Metsä Group’s innovation company, Metsä Spring. Since 2020, Valmet and Metsä Spring have been collaborating to foster a novel manufacturing concept that converts wood-based fibers into sustainable packaging options.
“The request for molded fiber packaging choices is increasing, and we see robust opportunities to support our customers in capturing this development. By mixing robust expertise in fiber-based packaging and paper procedure technologies and robotics, Valmet is capable of offering packaging manufacturers a competitive end-to-end solution. With Valmet 3D Fiber, the company support its consumers in grasping new business chances, strengthening their industry position, and speeding up the change toward fiber-based packaging,” expresses Petri Rasinmäki, Executive Vice President, Packaging and Paper at Valmet.
“The strength of Valmet 3D Fiber lies in linking exceptional fiber covering technology, production potential, and automation. The company’s technology facilitates consumers to grow demanding three-dimensional packaging options, while preserving high productivity and resource effectiveness,” expresses Juho Pyrrö, Head of Valmet 3D Fiber at Valmet.
Valmet's progressive fiber technology directly influences the universal green transition by providing a scalable, bio-based substitute to synthetic textiles and single-use plastics. By incorporating cutting-edge 3D fiber layering, industrial automation, and biomass refining, Valmet has established itself as a major machinery and system innovator. Valmet has extended its engineering potential to accelerate commercial production lines for recycled textiles and sustainable wood-based products.
Despite macroeconomic worries and fluctuating order intakes in its conventional Biomaterial Solutions sector, Valmet’s planning pivots to packaging and textile recycling, which are supporting its long-term pipeline. The new technology mixes progressive fiber-forming potentials, automation, and practice expertise to facilitate the effective manufacturing of lightweight, yet rigid packaging usages made from cellulose fibers.
The fiber-based packaging market is forecasted to expand from USD 421.69 billion in 2026 to USD 592.45 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.85% from 2026 to 2035.
According to Towards Packaging, the increasing demand for strong and sustainable packaging among consumers has boosted the industry to grow extensively. These are manufactured with plant-based materials that easily decompose. The integration of AI technology in this sector has fuelled the demand for this packaging material. There is a huge demand for monitoring the packaged products and data-driven packaging, which has led to AI innovation in this sector. The rising efforts of the companies to meet the ever-changing demand of consumers have pushed this sector to grow rapidly. The major factor behind the growth of fiber-based packaging is governmental policies and consumer awareness. The constant research and development have led to the expansion of this industry.
The sustainable packaging market is forecasted to expand from USD 334.43 billion in 2026 to USD 594.46 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2026 to 2035.
The increasing inclination towards eco-friendly packaging has raised the demand for this packaging sector. It supports reducing carbon emissions while producing and decreasing the generation of packaging waste. It is widely consumed by the e-commerce sector for packaging purposes. The incorporation of advanced AI technology has fuelled the demand for this sector. The rapid innovation in this sector has pushed the demand for this industry to grow and raised its production with increasing consumer demand.
Valmet is a leading universal developer and seller of progressive technologies, automation, and facilities for the energy, pulp, and paper industries. Its headquarters is in Espoo, Finland, and is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. The company employs over 19,000 professionals worldwide. It offers technology and equipment for tissue production, pulp, paper, and packaging, while influencing circularity and decarbonization. The company is a universal technology leader in process sectors. The company work together with consumers during the complete lifecycle, offering cutting-edge technologies and facilities as well as mission-critical robotics and flow control options.
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