Fiber Packaging

Sustainable packaging solutions from natural fibers

We put your product first and rethink product design and functionality, material and composition towards a more sustainable product. Depending on that we adapt the manufacturing process and optimize machines and tools for your production. Your sustainable product can be recycled easier and together we are closing the loop.

Kiefel is also a partner for brand-owners and converters who want to efficiently produce sustainable packaging such as lids and sip-lids, coffee capsules, bowls, cups, and flower pots, from natural fibers. Kiefel offers the right machine solutions for your needs - thermoforming with natural fibers - Kiefel Fiber Thermoforming.

Everything from one single source

Upstream - NATUREPREP KFP

Preparation of natural fibers to produce high-quality packaging from natural fibers/pulp/cellulose

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NATUREFORMER KFT

Standard solution for a wide variety of fiber packaging - improved steam management for faster cycle times

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NATUREFORMER KFL

Fiber thermoforming system specifically for high-end lids & portion cups production

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Products & applications

Bowls, cups, flower pots made from natural fibers - waterproof, biodegradable or optimal product protection

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Packaging Dialogue Days

October 8 - 9, 2024 | Freilassing, Germany

Look forward to two days packed with exciting keynotes, new developments, insights into the Kiefel world of packaging & automation including digital solutions.

Focus days:

Polymer Packaging: OCT 8, 2024
Fiber Packaging: OCT 9, 2024

Benefits of Fiber-based Packaging

Optimal product protection

Shock absorbing, resistant, volume reducing

Sustainable packaging solutions

Biodegradable, reuse of waste paper or use of renewable raw materials, low CO2 footprint

Refinement

Grease and water repellent products by coating or material composition, surface finishing with ink & printing.

Customized product design

Various options in product design as well as production of even complex geometries possible

From Waste Paper to New Fiber Formed Packaging

Kiefel technologies and solutions make it possible

Paper and cardboard – dissolved in a water bath – create the raw material, known as pulp. Through application of pressure most of the water is removed and the wet basic form is created.

In the next step, the remaining moisture is removed and the basic form is dried by applying high pressure and temperature. The combination of the applied heat and pressure results in a very robust material for high-quality and dimensional stable packaging.

Alternatively, virgin fibers (unprocessed cellulose) can be used to comply with the regulations in the food industry for packaging solutions made from paper.

The Kiefel process

Raw Material: primary or secondary fibers
Fiber Preparation: refining with water to lower fiber concentration
Forming: the majority of the water is extracted from the fiber mixture through the forming tool via negative pressure
Pre-Pressing: continuous extraction of water, preformed product is pre-pressed and further drained with elastic tool
Hot-Pressing: reduction of residual moisture to a minimum through pressure and heat, refinement of contours/engravings, handover to lifting conveyors
Quality inspection e.g. camera inspection systems (add-on)
Automation solutions e.g. sleeving, boxing (add-on)