Scaling Dry Molded Fiber: New machinery order for snus can production

Future Materials Sweden moves into industrialization with Dry Molded Fiber investment: Following the recent joint development of Dry Molded Fiber snus cans, PulPac today announces that its partner Future Materials Sweden is taking the next step towards industrialization by investing in Dry Molded Fiber production. The company has placed an order for two Scala machines, which will be installed at a new production site in Ljungby, Småland, initially focusing on fiber-based snus cans.

Snus cans represent a demanding, high-volume packaging category, making them a strong indicator of how fiber-based solutions can move into segments traditionally dominated by plastic.

“Now we’re shifting gears from development to production,” says Morgan Svensson, Founder of Future Materials Sweden. “We already have a first customer journey underway, but our ambition is to build something much bigger. We’re actively looking to partner with more brands ready to bring fiber-based snus packaging to market. Interpack will be a great opportunity to meet — we’ll be there together with PulPac to discuss what this could look like for new customers.”

The Ljungby facility will serve as Future Materials’ first production hub, enabling industrial supply while building experience and capacity for future expansion in line with market demand. Establishing production in Sweden also reflects the strong local momentum around fiber-based innovation, with Småland emerging as a natural hub for early industrial adoption.

“The transition from development to production requires commitment and a willingness to take that first step,” says Sanna Fager, Chief Commercial Officer at PulPac. “That’s why it’s especially exciting to see Future Materials moving forward with this investment. Establishing production in Sweden feels like a natural starting point, and it’s through initiatives like this that the market begins to take shape.”

Both the fiber-based snus can concept and Future Materials Sweden will be present at PulPac’s booth at Interpack, where visitors can explore the application and discuss how Dry Molded Fiber can be implemented in their own product categories.

With machines ordered and production underway, the collaboration marks a clear step from development to industrial execution, and how PulPac’s partner network translates development into local production and scalable supply.

About Future Materials Sweden
Future Materials Sweden is a Swedish start-up dedicated to accelerating the transition from plastics to fiber-based packaging solutions. With deep expertise in production technologies and years of experience in plastic injection molding and tool manufacturing, Future Materials Sweden combines technical know-how with entrepreneurial drive to deliver innovative, sustainable packaging alternatives. The company’s mission is to help brands reduce their environmental footprint and embrace a future built on renewable materials.