Future Materials Sweden has ordered two Scala production lines to launch industrial manufacturing of Dry Molded Fiber packaging in Ljungby, southern Sweden, targeting high-volume snus can applications.
The investment marks a shift from product development to commercial-scale production for the Swedish start-up, which has been working with PulPac on fiber-based alternatives to plastic packaging. As previously reported by Paper Advance, the fiber-based snus can concept had entered validation earlier this year.
The new facility in Ljungby, in the Småland region, will serve as the company’s first production hub. Initial output will focus on fiber-based snus cans, a high-volume and technically demanding packaging segment typically dominated by plastics.
Moving into industrial production
By installing two Scala machines, Future Materials aims to establish consistent industrial supply while building capacity for future expansion.
Snus cans are considered a key test case for fiber-based packaging, given the combination of performance requirements, production scale and cost sensitivity. Successful industrialization in this segment could support broader adoption of molded fiber solutions in similar applications.
Fiber-based snus can developed using Dry Molded Fiber technology, illustrating the shift from plastic to fiber packaging.
Local production and scaling potential
The Ljungby site reflects growing activity around fiber-based materials in southern Sweden, particularly in Småland, where industrial capabilities and supply chains are already established.
The investment also highlights how PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber technology is moving beyond development into commercial deployment through partner-led production.
Future Materials said it is working with initial customers and is seeking to expand its partnerships as it ramps up production capacity.
Industry context
The transition to fiber-based packaging is accelerating across several consumer segments as companies seek alternatives to single-use plastics. However, scaling production remains a key challenge, particularly in applications requiring high volumes and consistent performance.
The move by Future Materials illustrates how new entrants are positioning themselves to industrialize fiber-based solutions in niche but scalable packaging formats.
Future Materials Sweden is a Swedish start-up focused on developing fiber-based alternatives to plastic packaging. The company combines experience in production technologies, including plastic injection molding and tooling, with a focus on scalable fiber solutions.
PulPac develops Dry Molded Fiber technology for high-speed production of rigid fiber packaging with low resource use, deployed globally through partners and licensees.
