Pulp-Tec
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersGlasgow, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Pulp-Tec firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pulp-Tec
- Legal name
- Pulp-Tec Limited
- Website
- https://pulp-tec.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pulp-Tec industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Moulded Pulp Packaging
- NAICS
- Paper Mills (322120), Pulp Mills (32211)
- SIC
- Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Molded Fiber & Pulp Packaging (Trays, Clamshells, Cups) (IMAMAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sustainable Protective & Cushioning Materials (Paper Cushions, Bio-Foams, Mycelium) (IMALAMAH), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB)
Keywords
Where Pulp-Tec is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Glasgow
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Pulp-Tec business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Custom Moulded Pulp Products: Design, development and production of custom moulded pulp packaging solutions tailored to specific customer needs. Involves in-house design, tool making, and production. Typically requires sales consultation and longer sales cycle for enterprise customers.
- Standard Moulded Pulp Products: Sale of standardized moulded pulp products available directly from stock. Includes packaging for wine, beer, fresh produce, paint tins, chemical bottles, pallets, corner protectors, roll guards, and garden/horticulture products.
- Paper Injection Moulding Products: Sale of injection moulded paper products including PurePaper® Protection Caps, PurePaper® Lids, and Bioform® Garden & Horticulture Products. Custom solutions tailored to customer requirements.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Pulp Products - Quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Pulp-Tec product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Pulp-Tec designs, develops and manufactures moulded pulp and paper injection moulding packaging products for B2B customers. Its offering comprises custom moulded pulp packaging tailored across eight industry verticals, a catalogue of standard moulded pulp products sold directly from stock, and the PurePaper® / Bioform® paper injection moulded sub-brand line. All products are made from recycled waste paper and engineered to be 100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable as alternatives to styrofoam and single-use plastics.
Product overview
Pulp-Tec is a European manufacturer of moulded pulp and paper injection moulded packaging, offering two main product lines: Custom Pulp Products (bespoke solutions across 8 industry verticals) and Standard Pulp Products (10 categories of stock products). The portfolio spans Electronics, Chemical and Pharma, Automotive, Household Appliances, Health and Beauty, Furniture, Food and Beverage, and Garden and Horticulture applications. A third product line, Paper Injection Moulding, consists of PurePaper® (mono-material recyclable caps and lids) and Bioform® (home compostable products) sub-brands. The company employs four production technologies: Heavy Duty Pulp (up to 6mm thick, 2-ton loads), Technical Pulp (mid-range thickness for complex geometries), Premium Pressed Pulp (high-end double-sided finish via post-press), and Premium Thermoformed Pulp (highest quality automated in-tool drying). All products are made from recycled waste paper and are 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PurePaper®: Paper injection moulding product line - mono material solution (paper only), 100% recyclable in waste paper bin, EU PPWR compliant. Includes protection caps and lids for industrial packaging.
- Bioform®
Products and services
- Custom Pulp Products Bespoke moulded pulp packaging solutions tailored to individual customer specifications, covering eight industry verticals: Electronics, Chemical and Pharma, Automotive, Household Appliances, Health and Beauty, Furniture, Food and Beverage, and Garden and Horticulture.
- Electronics Packaging Custom moulded pulp packaging for computers, TVs, power converters and other high-end electronic goods, with over 15 years of experience in the segment and water-repellent options.
- Chemical and Pharma Packaging UN-approved hazardous chemical packaging for fragile glass bottles, comprising moulded pulp top and bottom cushions approved for packaging groups I, II, and III, for chemical and pharmaceutical producers.
- Automotive Packaging Durable moulded pulp solutions for the automotive industry, including single-use workpiece carriers for long-distance shipping and just-in-time supply chains.
- Household Appliances Packaging Eco-friendly moulded pulp solutions ensuring safe delivery of household appliances to end customers, designed for easy paper-waste disposal.
- Health and Beauty Packaging Sustainable moulded pulp packaging for cosmetics, perfumes, makeup, and health products, crafted from recycled materials and 100% biodegradable.
- Furniture Packaging Packaging protection solutions for furniture, designed for safe transport using sustainable materials, with eco-friendly aesthetics and circular economy principles.
- Food and Beverage Packaging Eco-friendly moulded pulp packaging for food and beverage products, offering 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable alternatives to single-use plastics and polystyrene.
- Garden and Horticulture Custom Packaging Custom eco-friendly moulded pulp products for gardening and horticulture applications, 100% ecological, compostable, and biodegradable.
- Standard Pulp Products Ready-to-stock standard moulded pulp products available directly from stock in 10 categories: Universal Flexi Packaging, Rollguards, Pallets, Paint Tin Packaging, Chemical Bottle Packaging, Corner Protectors, Wine Packaging, Beer Packaging, Fresh Produce Packaging, and Garden & Horticulture Products.
- Universal Flexi Packaging (Flexi-Range) Multipurpose eco-friendly alternative to bubble wrap, comprising Flexi-Wrap (cushioned pulp mates for wrapping), Flexi-Pad (adaptive pads for bottom placement), and Flexi-Box (ready-to-use cardboard box with Flexi-cushions).
- Rollguards Moulded pulp roll cradle packaging for stacking, storing, and transporting rolls of material on pallets, suitable for film, paper, textiles, metal tubes, and fencing rolls.
- Moulded Pulp Pallets Ecological pallets made from recycled waste paper, available in Euro (1200x800mm), 1/2 Euro (800x600mm), and 1/4 Euro (600x400mm) sizes, supporting loads up to 300kg with thermal resistance from -20°C to +80°C.
- Paint Tin Packaging Moulded pulp packaging for paint tins, available in 2.5L, 5L, and 9L sizes, featuring nestability, shock absorption, and 100% biodegradability.
- Chemical Bottle Packaging UN-certified moulded pulp packaging for chemical glass bottles, approved for packaging groups I, II, and III, available in multiple configurations (1x500ml, 12x500ml, 1x1L, 6x1L, 1x2.5L, 4x2.5L, 1x4L, 4x4L).
- Corner Protectors Strong, durable moulded pulp corner protectors for safeguarding products during transit, particularly for kitchen doors, windows, radiators, furniture, and building panels.
- Wine Packaging Postal and DPD-approved moulded pulp wine, spirit, and champagne packaging with double-wall outer cartons, available in Single, Double, Triple, Four, Six, and Twelve bottle options.
- Beer Packaging Moulded pulp beer bottle and can packaging, postal and DPD-approved, featuring durable pulp inlays and double-wall outer cartons for enhanced protection during transit.
- Fresh Produce Packaging Eco-friendly moulded pulp trays for fruits and vegetables, serving as a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging with shock absorption and excellent CO2 balance.
- Pulp Garden & Horticulture Products Sustainable plant pots and trays including trays, flowerpots, bowls, balcony boxes, plant hearts and crosses, hanging baskets, and floral foam underlays; certified home compostable and weather-resistant.
- Paper Injection Moulding Products Plastic-free injection moulded paper products under two sub-brands: PurePaper® (mono-material, 100% recyclable as waste paper, EU PPWR compliant) and Bioform® (home compostable certified, natural breakdown characteristics).
- PurePaper® Protection Cap Plastic-free shaft protection caps for industrial packaging, replacing conventional plastic end caps, 100% recyclable as waste paper, ESG and PPWR compliant, suitable for mechanical engineering, electric motors, and conveyor technology.
- PurePaper® Lid Sustainable paper-based replacement for plastic caps in mailing tubes, 100% recyclable as waste paper, monomaterial solution, ESG, PPWR and REACH compliant, available in D60 (60mm diameter) and D70 (70mm diameter).
- Bioform® Garden & Horticulture Products Home compostable injection moulded paper products for gardening and horticulture, 100% closed-loop recyclable or compostable with natural breakdown characteristics.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 60% more products can be stored on a pallet compared to styrofoam
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Pulp-Tec
Customer profileSegments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Pulp-Tec technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Pulp-Tec partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Pulp-Tec competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sealed Air Corporation: Global protective packaging leader (Bubble Wrap, Instapak) with growing sustainable packaging portfolio including paper-based cushioning. Comparable in protective packaging end-markets and as an incumbent under pressure from sustainable alternatives.
- DS Smith plc: Major European sustainable packaging producer with a focus on circular-economy paper-based packaging. Comparable in serving large European FMCG and industrial customers with recyclable solutions and in pan-European manufacturing presence.
- Mondi plc: European-listed paper and packaging major with growing sustainable packaging offerings, including moulded fiber products. Overlaps with Pulp-Tec in paper-based protective packaging, automotive and industrial customers, and sustainability positioning.
- Sonoco Products Company: Global diversified packaging manufacturer with moulded pulp and protective packaging capabilities. Comparable in serving industrial and consumer electronics protective packaging markets and in sustainable packaging positioning.
- Pactiv Evergreen Inc. North American food and beverage packaging major with paper-based and moulded pulp capabilities. Comparable in food and beverage packaging and protective moulded fiber products, though primarily North American-focused.
- Smurfit Kappa Group: One of Europe's largest paper-based packaging companies with extensive corrugated and paper packaging operations. Compares via paper-based protective packaging, industrial customer base, and pan-European footprint, though its portfolio is far broader than moulded pulp.
Emerging players
- EnviroPAK Corporation: North American moulded pulp packaging specialist serving electronics, medical, and industrial customers with custom protective packaging. Comparable in custom moulded pulp technology and protective packaging end-markets, but operating in a different geography.
- KTM Industries / Moulded Fibre Products Ltd: Irish/European moulded fibre packaging producer and historical partner of Pulp-Tec (FGW acquired assets from related Irish producer Erin in 2012). Comparable in moulded fibre technology, horticultural and industrial product mix, and European customer base.
Direct peers
- Huhtamäki Oyj: Finnish-listed global packaging company with a significant moulded pulp and fiber packaging division serving foodservice, eggs, and industrial applications across Europe. Direct comparable in moulded pulp technology, customer verticals (food and beverage, industrial), and pan-European manufacturing footprint.
- Brødrene Hartmann A/S: Danish-listed leading manufacturer of moulded fiber packaging, particularly egg packaging and fruit trays, with strong European presence. Directly comparable in moulded fiber/pulp production technology, sustainable positioning, and European customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Pulp-Tec social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance10 records
Pulp-Tec financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
Pulp-Tec leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Pulp-Tec subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
Pulp-Tec funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Pulp-Tec M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Pulp-Tec
What does Pulp-Tec do?
Pulp-Tec designs, develops and manufactures moulded pulp and paper injection moulding packaging products for B2B customers. Its offering comprises custom moulded pulp packaging tailored across eight industry verticals, a catalogue of standard moulded pulp products sold directly from stock, and the PurePaper® / Bioform® paper injection moulded sub-brand line. All products are made from recycled waste paper and engineered to be 100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable as alternatives to styrofoam and single-use plastics.
Is Pulp-Tec a public or private company?
Pulp-Tec is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Pulp-Tec founded?
Pulp-Tec was founded in 2003. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Pulp-Tec based?
Pulp-Tec is headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Pulp-Tec make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Moulded Pulp Products are the primary driver. The others are standard Moulded Pulp Products and paper Injection Moulding Products.
Who are Pulp-Tec's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sealed Air Corporation, DS Smith plc, Mondi plc, Sonoco Products Company, Pactiv Evergreen Inc. and Smurfit Kappa Group. Emerging players are EnviroPAK Corporation and KTM Industries / Moulded Fibre Products Ltd. Direct peers are Huhtamäki Oyj and Brødrene Hartmann A/S.
Does Pulp-Tec have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pulp-Tec.
What industry is Pulp-Tec in?
Pulp-Tec's product category is Moulded Pulp Packaging. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAKAJ, Molded Fiber & Pulp Packaging (Trays, Clamshells, Cups), with a secondary code of IMALAMAH, Sustainable Protective & Cushioning Materials (Paper Cushions, Bio-Foams, Mycelium). Its NAICS code is 322120 and its SIC code is 2650.