PA Consulting acquires the first PulPac Scala for Dry Molded Fiber

PA Consulting, a global leader in innovation and transformation consulting, reinforces its pivotal position in sustainable packaging by acquiring the first PulPac Scala production line.

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Published 14 December 2023

PA Consulting, a global leader in innovation and transformation consulting, reinforces its pivotal position in sustainable packaging by acquiring the first PulPac Scala production line. This cutting-edge technology, based on PulPac’s ground-breaking Dry Molded Fiber technology, sets a new benchmark for sustainability in the packaging industry.

“By acquiring a PulPac Scala machine, we are taking another step in bringing sustainable Dry Molded Fiber packaging to life.”

— Tony Perrotta, Partner, Sustainability & The Regenerative Economy at PA Consulting

Tony Perrotta, Partner, Sustainability & The Regenerative Economy at PA Consulting, expressed excitement about the new platform: “By acquiring a PulPac Scala machine, we are taking another step in bringing sustainable Dry Molded Fiber packaging to life. The production line is now fully commissioned onsite in Cambridge, UK, and will enable us to better serve global Brands with end-to-end production capabilities– from feasibility to market launch volumes.”

The PulPac Scala machine platform boasts new capabilities, enabling the creation of high-quality, customizable packaging solutions with high output tailored to the rigorous needs of sustainable packaging. Building on existing injection molding components adapted for Dry Molded Fiber, Scala provides game-changing specifications that promise to redefine packaging with circularity in focus.

Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac, welcomes PA Consulting’s acquisition:
“We’re thrilled to see PA Consulting embrace the PulPac Scala machine as a launch partner. Our close-knit partnership has been instrumental in driving sustainable packaging forward across leading global brands. PA’s commitment to innovative solutions and leveraging technology is a testament to our shared vision for a more sustainable future. This will increase the ability for our customers to drive brand value while also minimizing environmental footprint with reductions up to 80% compared to conventional technologies.”


About PA
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are over 4000 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. Discover more at paconsulting.com and connect with PA on LinkedIn and Twitter. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

About PulPac
PulPac is the home of Dry Molded Fiber – a pioneer in packaging solutions, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to do with cellulosic fibers. PulPac aims to replace single-use plastics by making its cutting-edge fiber-forming technology available to the world. By bringing together all parts of the packaging industry in an ecosystem of changemakers, PulPac builds on existing businesses and infrastructure – enabling fast scaling of responsibly produced packaging where sustainability is not just a choice but a fundamental principle. Learn more at www.pulpac.com