Yangi has announced the commission of its serial Cellera machine platform for dry forming, said to deliver robust performance and fast production cycles.
Industrialized in collaboration with GDM and AP&T, the machine is apparently located on the production site of a European converter, marking its deployment in a commercial manufacturing environment. Yangi says that during operation under industrial production conditions, Cellera demonstrated continuous operation, high uptime and repeatable product quality based on operational feedback from the customer site.
The company’s patented fibre-formation system, FiberIQ, provides precise control of fibre distribution during the forming process and is said to enable consistent product quality and structural performance. When combined with the dry forming process, the system reportedly ‘significantly reduces’ resource consumption and CO2 emissions by 70%-80% compared with conventional plastic alternatives.
Yangi states that the resulting fibre-based products are compatible with existing paper recycling streams, and dry-formed products are expected to enter the market this year.
Earlier this year, Yangi used its Cellera technology to produce a dry-formed fibre tray for meat, fish, deli, and ready meals, aiming to extend product shelf life, unlock a ‘premium’ surface quality, and achieve an ~80% lower CO2 impact. The pack offers a PFAS-free composition and a functional laminate for high-demand applications.
More recently, PulPac licensee Hébert Group has partnered with Andritz to scale up production of Dry Molded Fiber trays and lids, aiming for water- and energy-efficient manufacturing that uses renewable or recycled fibres. Hébert Group has established a separate business unit for Dry Molded Fiber operations and installed its first Dry Molded Fiber line.
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