The transport of exclusive glass products in safe and plastic-free packaging has been achieved by a joint collaboration between Cologne-based company PAPACKS Sales GmbH and Heinz‐Glas. The fibre casting packaging developed provides three-dimensional transport shells that are more dimensionally stable and shock-absorbing than their predecessors made of plastic, guaranteeing improved protection.

The innovation is based on a 100% renewable fibre feedstock made from cellulose from trees and industrial hemp. The CO2 footprint alone is reduced by a factor of four. According to the zero‐waste‐principle, the fibre cast transport packaging is either fully recyclable or can rot as organic compost within six weeks.

The transport packaging is robot-compatible, space-saving stackable and allows easier handling during assembly due to reduced number of components of pallets. The mould concept for the production of the fibre casting transport packaging was based on the basis of PAPACKS' patented 3D printing technology. The 3D printed fibre casting mould tools are cost-effective and adapt to individual customer requirements.

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Image: Heinz-Glas products can be transported in customised recyclable fibre trays made from 3D printed custom tooling from PAPACKS.