Last week, HP unveiled its new its innovative and environmentally friendly packaging solution for molded fiber manufacturers. Today, HP presented it at the International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) annual conference, the leading event for the molded fiber industry. The solution includes the new HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling technology, which enables fast and enhanced design and fabrication of high-performance molded fiber tooling in as quickly as two weeks1 compared to four to six weeks experienced by customers using traditional methods2. Combined with HP's new tooling production service, the end-to-end solution delivers greater production efficiencies via increased production up time, reduced maintenance, and mass customization capabilities.

HP is partnering closely with industry leader Pulp Moulding Dies Inc. (PMD) to deliver the next-generation of durable, lighter, faster and easier to use tools. HP is also working with leading packaging solutions companies such as Veritiv, who works with customers from design concept to completion, to accelerate the adoption of more innovative and sustainable molded fiber packaging designs for customers across industries including food service, consumer product, medical and industrial markets.  

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Veritiv and Fiber Innovation Create Enhanced Molded Fiber Packaging for HP

Veritiv and Fiber Innovation are breaking barriers thanks to the HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution, with molded fiber packaging that addresses their customers' sustainability goals, and viable customized, short runs.

Western Pulp Reaches New Markets

The HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution enables quick iterations and customizable products with logos or company names, allowing Western Pulp to decrease lead times and uncover new market opportunities.

Pacific Pulp: Molded Fiber Tooling Solution is 'Transformative to the Industry' | HP Solutions

The HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution sets a "new standard for tooling" for Pacific Pulp, with high-resolution screens and the potential to incorporate intricate details, part numbers, and customer logos for easy identification.

PMD: The HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution is "The Way of the Future"

Pulp Moulding Dies, Inc. (PMD) has been in the molded fiber industry for over 40 years. Troy Mutton, President of PMD, Inc., showcases the capabilities of the HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution compared to traditional tooling production processes.

PMP Streamlines Production with HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution

Pulp Moulded Products Inc. (PMP) benefits from lightweight production tooling thanks to the HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution, enabling easy changeovers and the ability to get to market fast.

IMFA Founder Joe Gryngy on the HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution

Joe Grygny, founder and former Executive Director of the International Molded Fiber Association and consultant for HP, calls the HP Molded Fiber Advanced Tooling Solution "a significant breakthrough in molded fiber tooling" due to the potential for more efficient short production runs and the capability to optimize tools for fast iterations.

Complex Packaging Geometries

HP's new molded fiber tooling solution has led to advances in custom screens and previously impossible complex packaging geometries. - by Data courtesy of HP

New Tooling Solution

HP's new tooling solution enables more efficient, optimized design and replaces the need for handcrafted screens, CNC machining, and manually drilled form tools. - by Data courtesy of HP

Molded Fiber Applications: Wine Tray

HP is enabling customers to manufacture molded fiber applications which are challenging to produce using traditional tools, like this wine tray from Western Pulp. - by Data Courtesy of Western Pulp Products Company

Molded Fiber Packaging

Molded fiber packaging for HP's Desktop Mini was produced using molded fiber tools also produced by HP. - by Data Courtesy of HP

Reducing Single-Use Plastic

Molded Fiber packaging for HP's Desktop Mini PC contributes to HP's goal to eliminate 75 percent of single-use plastic packaging by 2025. - by Data Courtesy of HP

"As businesses around the world, including HP, make the commitment to plastic-free packaging initiatives, the molded fiber industry is leading the way with its production of renewable, recycled and natural fiber for products and packaging"

Mariona Company, Global Head of Molded Fiber Solutions, HP Inc

"HP operates with sustainable impact at the core of our business and we are proud to bring breakthrough HP innovation and world-class services to manufacturers of molded fiber products. Powerful design capabilities and the advanced production capabilities of our new HP solution are opening up entirely new packaging possibilities for the industry."

Mariona Company, Global Head of Molded Fiber Solutions, HP Inc

"We've used every machine and tool under the sun and they are all heavy, massive dinosaurs with major limitations compared to HP's innovative 3D printing solution. I've been ready to take advantage of the time savings and unlimited design opportunities provided by 3D printing for more than two decades, but until now, no technology has met our needs for quality and consistency like we are seeing from HP. HP has delivered a true production technology that meets our needs and will help us continue to lead the industry."

Troy Mutton, President, PMD

"Since using HP's molded fiber tooling solution, we've experienced huge productivity gains within our manufacturing process. Our set-up process takes half the time, with half the people, and the screen is lightweight and so much easier to work with. The tools produced by HP have excellent surface finish, and are extremely efficient."

Jason Wu, Managing Director, Fiber Innovation